Born on This Day
British-Australian singer and "Grease" actress hopelessly devoted to hits like "I Honestly Love You" and "Physical."
Trailblazing composer who blended classical and jazz elements in works like "Porgy and Bess" and "Rhapsody in Blue."
American tennis legend who revolutionized the sport with her powerful athleticism and won 23 Grand Slam titles.
The US loses the America’s Cup to a foreign team for the first time since the yacht race’s founding in 1851. The winner is Australia II, which beats its rival by 41 seconds.
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