Born on This Day
Militant American abolitionist who fought to end slavery, famously leading a deadly raid on an arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
Singer, songwriter and piano man who produced a string of pop hits like "Uptown Girl" and "We Didn't Start the Fire."
American actress best known for "Sin City" and "Men in Black II."
In an episode of the TV western "Trackdown," a fictional con artist named Trump claims he alone can save a small Texas town from a meteor storm—by building a huge wall. When a Texas Ranger doubts him, the grifter threatens to sue.
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