Born on This Day
Mid-20th-century crooner known for his laid-back singing style. Star of films like "White Christmas" and "Going My Way."
Israeli politician and stateswoman who helped found the State of Israel and later served as its first female Prime Minister from 1969 to 1974.
American folk singer, songwriter and activist known for protest anthems like 'If I Had a Hammer' and 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone?'
Willie Shoemaker, at 54, defies 18:1 odds to become the oldest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby. It's a Run for the Roses redemption after his infamous 1957 blunder of celebrating victory before crossing the finish line.
Timeline
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