Born on This Day
Biologist and conservation icon whose 1962 book "Silent Spring" raised worldwide awareness of environmental pollution.
British chef who preached back-to-basics cooking on TV's "The Naked Chef" and advocated for improved eating habits.
Rapper, songwriter and half of the hip-hop duo Outkast, best known for the infectious 2003 hit "Hey Ya!"
New York's Chrysler Building is completed, briefly becoming the world's tallest building. Its secretly assembled 185-foot spire ensures that it tops a rival skyscraper, but the Empire State Building claims the title the next year.
Timeline
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