Born on This Day
Oscar winner often hailed as the best English-speaking actor of the 20th century. Film roles included "Rebecca" and "Hamlet."
First openly gay man elected to public office in California. His 1978 assassination by a fellow San Francisco supervisor sparked outrage.
Trailblazing British supermodel who dominated the fashion scene in the 1990s as one of the "Big Six" and broke barriers for Black models.
Johnny Carson ends his nearly 30-year run as host of "The Tonight Show," drawing 50 million viewers. The most-watched episode before his final bow? The 1969 live wedding of Tiny Tim and Miss Vicki, watched by 45 million.
Timeline
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History Every Day
Uncover fascinating moments from the past every day! Learn something new with key events in history, from the American Revolution to pop culture, crime and more.