In 1992, after a reign lasting nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson hosted NBC’s “Tonight Show” for the final time. (Jay Leno took over as host thre…
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Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Richard Benjamin, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Dana Williams, Mark Christoph…
In 2003, Annika Sorenstam becomes the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event in 58 years. See more sports moments from this date:
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus received its final standing ovation as it performed its last show at the Nassau County Colis…
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Ron Isley, Sen. Al Franken, Nick Cassavetes, Lisa Edelstein, David A…
In 2006, Detroit holds Cleveland to the lowest point total in a Game 7 in NBA history and advances to its fourth straight Eastern Conference f…
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Here are some of the entertainers, leaders, athletes and other notable people we've lost so far this year.
In 1985, Radio Marti, operated by the U.S. government, began broadcasting; Cuba responded by attempting to jam its signal.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Gov. John Carney, Mike Crapo, Jane Wiedlin, Bronson Pinchot, Susan C…
In 1919, Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox wins a game on the mound and at the plate as he hits his first career grand slam to beat the St. Loui…
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In 1962, film star Marilyn Monroe sang “Happy Birthday to You” to President John F. Kennedy during a Democratic fundraiser at New York’s Madis…
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Pete Townshend, David Helfgott, Archie Manning, Phil Rudd, Dario Fra…
In 1973, Secretariat, ridden by Ron Turcotte, rallies from last with a powerful move on the clubhouse turn to win the Preakness Stakes by 2½ l…
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On May 18, 1980, the Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington state exploded, leaving 57 people dead or missing.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Joe Bonsall, Reggie Jackson, Brooks Robinson, Joe Bonsall, Mark Moth…
In 2008, Boston’s Paul Pierce and Cleveland’s LeBron James combine for 86 points in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. James outscor…
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In 2017, the Justice Department appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller as a special counsel to oversee a federal investigation into pote…
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Jim Nantz, Simon Fuller, Craig Ferguson, Page McConnell, David Eigen…
In 1970, Hank Aaron gets an infield single off Cincinnati’s Wayne Simpson for his 3,000th hit. See more sports moments from this date in history:
In 1990, death claimed entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. in Los Angeles at age 64.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Dan Coats, Danny Trejo, Bill Smitrovich, Debra Winger, Olga Korbut, …