Born on This Day
First wife of King Charles III known for her style, charitable works and humanitarian efforts. Mother of Princes William and Harry.
Rapper and producer known for her experimental music videos and groundbreaking hits "Work It" and "Lose Control."
Canadian actor known for his work on "Saturday Night Live," "Ghostbusters" and "The Blues Brothers."
The 1904 Olympic games, the first ever held in the US, open in St. Louis. They will also be the first Olympics to award gold, silver and bronze medals.
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