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Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
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Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

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Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole, also called Braddah IZ or simply IZ, was a Native Hawaiian musician and singer. He is regarded as one of the greatest musicians from Hawaii and is considered the most successful musician from the state. Along with his ukulele playing and incorporation of other genres, such as jazz and re…

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Shad Gaspard
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Shad Javier Gaspard was an American professional wrestler, actor and stunt performer. He was best known for his time wit…

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Michael Jordan
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Michael Jeffrey Jordan, also known by his initials MJ, is an American businessman and retired professional basketball pl…

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On This Day

10 events
2013
2013_Moore_tornado
A tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, United States, killing 24 people and causing an estimated $2 billion of damage.
2012
2012_Northern_Italy_earthquakes
The first of two major earthquakes struck Northern Italy, resulting in seven deaths.
1996
Romer_v._Evans
In deciding Romer v. Evans, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a constitutional amendment in Colorado that prevented protected status under the law for homosexuals or bisexuals.
1965
Cairo_International_Airport
While attempting to land at Cairo International Airport, Pakistan International Airlines Flight 705 crashed for unknown reasons, killing all but 6 of the 121 people on board.
1947
National_Diet
The first session of the National Diet opened in Tokyo, Japan.
1943
Luttra_Woman
The Luttra Woman, a bog body from the Early Neolithic period, was discovered near Luttra, Sweden.
1941
World_War_II
World War II: German paratroopers began the Battle of Heraklion on the island of Crete, capturing the airfield and port in Heraklion ten days later.
1927
Treaty_of_Jeddah_(1927)
By the Treaty of Jeddah, the United Kingdom recognised the sovereignty of King Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia (pictured) over Hejaz and Nejd, which later merged to become Saudi Arabia.
1927
Treaty_of_Jeddah_(1927)
With the signing of the Treaty of Jeddah, the United Kingdom recognized the sovereignty of Ibn Saud over Hejaz and Nejd, which later merged to become Saudi Arabia.
1875
Metre_Convention
Representatives from seventeen countries signed the Metre Convention, which set up an institute for the purpose of coordinating international metrology and for coordinating the development of the metric system.

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