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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 potential coordination between Russia and the 2016 Donald Trump campaign.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Jim Nantz, Simon Fuller, Craig Ferguson, Page McConnell, David Eigenberg, Trent Reznor, Hill Harper, Jordan Knight, Josh Homme, Ginger Gonzaga and Tahj Mowry.
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, Janet Jackson, David Boreanaz, Tucker Carlson, Tracey Gold, Khary Payton and Special Ed.
1980 — The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 123-107 to win the NBA title in six games. Rookie guard Magic Johnson fills in at center for the injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and comes up with 42 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists and is named the Finals MVP. The 42 points are the…
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In 1928, the Walt Disney cartoon character Mickey Mouse made his debut in the silent animated short “Plane Crazy.”
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Kathleen Sebelius, Chazz Palminteri, Brian Eno, George Brett, Giselle Fernández, Emmitt Smith, Russell Hornsby, David Krumholtz and David Hartley.
In 2003, the three-year championship reign of the Los Angeles Lakers ends at the hands of Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs. See more sports moments from this date:
In 1961, Freedom Riders were attacked by violent mobs in Anniston and Birmingham, Alabama.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Gene Cornish, C.C. (aka Cecil) DeVille, Mike Inez, Raphael Saadiq, Cate Blanchett, Sofia Coppola, Natalie Appleton, Ketch Secor and Dan Auerbach.
In 1967, Mickey Mantle hits his 500th home run, a shot off Stu Miller that lifts the New York Yankees to a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. See more sports moments:
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In 2019, Doris Day, the sunny blond film star and singer who appeared in comedic roles opposite Rock Hudson and Cary Grant in the 1950s and 1960s, died at her California home at the age of 97.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Stevie Wonder, Harvey Keitel, Gov. John Kasich, Alan Ball, Dennis Rodman, Stephen Colbert, Tom Verica, Darius Rucker, Brian Geraghty, Tom Cotton and Mike Bibby.
In 1958, Stan Musial gets his 3,000th hit with a pinch-double off Chicago’s Moe Drabowsky at Wrigley Field. The Cardinals win 5-3. See more sports moments from this date:
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Ten years ago: Miami’s LeBron James became the eighth player in NBA history to receive the MVP award three times.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Bruce Boxleitner, Guy Davis, Billy Duffy, Carla Hall, Kim Fields, Mackenzie Astin, Matt Mangano, Rami Malek, Clare Bowen and Malcolm David Kelley.
In 1970, Ernie Banks hits his 500th career home run off Pat Jarvis in the Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 victory over Atlanta at Wrigley Field. See more sports moments from this date:
The festival's 75th edition kicks off Tuesday, but first, here's a look back at the earlier editions featuring appearances by Robert Redford, Olivia de Havilland and many more.
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Here are some of the entertainers, leaders, athletes and other notable people we've lost so far this year.
In 1981, legendary reggae artist Bob Marley died in a Miami hospital at age 36.