Born on This Day
Writer and producer who created socially conscious, iconic TV comedies "All in the Family," "Maude" and "Good Times."
Baseball star who hit more than 600 home runs in his 22 MLB seasons and was a 14-time All Star. Nicknamed "A-Rod."
Actress known for comedic work and celebrity impressions on "Saturday Night Live" and films like "Bridesmaids."
Surgeon Frederick Banting and medical student Charles Best successfully isolate the hormone insulin in experiments at the University of Toronto. Their breakthrough will save the lives of millions of people with diabetes.
Timeline
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History Every Day
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