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Michael Nesmith
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Michael Nesmith

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Robert Michael Nesmith was an American musician, songwriter, and actor. He was best known as a member of the Monkees and co-star of their TV series of the same name (1966–1968). His songwriting credits with the Monkees include "Mary, Mary", "The Girl I Knew Somewhere", "Tapioca Tundra", "Circle Sky" and "Listen to the …

Vicky Kaushal
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Vicky Kaushal
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Vicky Kaushal is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. Known for his work across a range of genres, he has received …

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Katrina Kaif
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Katrina Kaif is a British actress who works in Hindi-language films. One of India's highest-paid actresses, she has rece…

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2024
Murder_of_Sara_Sharif
Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were found guilty of the murder of Sara Sharif, and were sentenced to life imprisonment.
2008
Bernie_Madoff
American stockbroker Bernie Madoff was arrested and charged with securities fraud in a $64.8 billion Ponzi scheme, the largest in history.
2008
Bernie_Madoff
American stockbroker Bernie Madoff was arrested and charged with securities fraud in a $64.8 billion Ponzi scheme, the largest in history.
2006
Mexican_drug_war
The first action in the Mexican drug war began as President Felipe Calderón ordered Mexican soldiers and Federal Police units into the state of Michoacán.
2006
Holocaust_denial
Criticized worldwide as a "meeting of Holocaust deniers", the International Conference to Review the Global Vision of the Holocaust opened in Tehran.
2005
Cronulla
Demonstrations in Cronulla, a suburb of Sydney, against recent violence towards locals turned into a series of race riots.
1972
Apollo_17
Apollo 17 (Lunar Roving Vehicle pictured), the last Apollo mission, landed on the Moon.
1925
Pope_Pius_XI
Pope Pius XI promulgated the encyclical Quas primas, establishing the Feast of Christ the King.
1920
Irish_War_of_Independence
Irish War of Independence: Following an Irish Republican Army ambush of an Auxiliary patrol, British forces burned and looted numerous buildings in Cork.
1907
Parliament_House,_Wellington
The original Parliament House in Wellington, New Zealand, was destroyed by fire (pictured).

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