Born on This Day
Magician who gained fame on the vaudeville circuit of the early 20th century for his daring feats of escape.
Oscar-winning American actress noted for playing strong, take-no-guff women in films like "Zero Dark Thirty."
American movie star of the 1960s and '70s who played rugged men of few words in films like "Bullitt."
G.I. Joe, one of the most decorated homing pigeons in military history, is hatched. During WWII, he flew 20 miles in 20 minutes in the nick of time to save a battalion from being bombed—credited with saving some 1,000 British troops.
Timeline
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