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Bill Cosby
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Bill Cosby

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William Henry Cosby Jr. is an American former comedian, actor, and media personality. Often deemed a trailblazer for African Americans in the entertainment industry, Cosby was a film, television, and stand-up comedy star, with his longest-running live-action role being that of Cliff Huxtable in the sitcom The Cosby Sho…

Donald Rumsfeld
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Donald Rumsfeld
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Donald Henry Rumsfeld was an American politician, businessman, and naval officer who served as the 13th United States se…

Chris Paul
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Chris Paul
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Christopher Emmanuel Paul Sr., nicknamed "CP3" and "the Point God", is an American former professional basketball player…

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On This Day

10 events
2008
2008_riot_in_Mongolia
Rioting erupted in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, over allegations of fraud surrounding the recent legislative election.
2002
2002_Überlingen_mid-air_collision
Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937 and DHL Flight 611 collided in mid-air over Überlingen, Germany, killing all 71 people aboard both aircraft.
1999
Devolution_in_the_United_Kingdom
Legislative powers in Scotland were first devolved from the Scottish Office in London to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
1983
North_Korea
A North Korean Ilyushin Il-62M jet crashed into the Fouta Djallon mountains in Guinea, killing all 23 people on board.
1979
Sony
Sony introduced the Walkman, a portable audio player that changed listening habits by offering users the ability to play one's own choice of music.
1970
Belfast_Banking_Company
The Belfast Banking Company, which issued banknotes in Northern Ireland, merged with its rival Northern Bank.
1960
Kwame_Nkrumah
Ghana became a republic, with Kwame Nkrumah as its first president.
1959
B._Anthony_Stewart
B. Anthony Stewart is credited with the first image on the cover of National Geographic featuring the 49-star flag of the United States after Alaska's admission to the Union as a U.S. state.
1948
John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport
The first flight departed New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport, then known as New York International Airport.
1940
World_War_II
Second World War: The Grand Quartier Général of the French Army was disbanded, following the French surrender.

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