Born on This Day
Filmmaker best known for his work on the blockbuster "Black Panther" and "Creed" franchises.
Winningest "Jeopardy!" contestant in history, with 74 consecutive victories. Named a host of the game show in 2021.
British actress best known as the scheming Alexis Carrington on the primetime '80s soap "Dynasty."
After predicting he’ll be taken into “eternity” by a flash of lightning, prominent colonial patriot James Otis dies after, yes, lightning strikes him in a friend’s doorway. The Boston Gazette reported he "expired without a groan."
Timeline
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History Every Day
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