Born on This Day
TV journalist who in 1983 became the first Black man to anchor a nightly network newscast, ABC's "World News Tonight."
American filmmaker noted for quirky storytelling and symmetrical imagery in films like "The Royal Tenenbaums."
Folk-pop singer-songwriter and activist best known for covers like "Both Sides Now" and "Send in the Clowns."
The Great Exhibition launches in London, drawing 6 million visitors to marvel at global art and innovations. The Victorian spectacle parades steam engines, the world's largest diamond—and the debut of public toilets.
Timeline
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