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On This Day (by Bruce)
Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 1838 John Wilkes Booth assassin of Abraham Lincoln, born.
In 1850 Sir Thomas Lipton tea magnate (Lipton Tea), born.
In 1863 Gen Stonewall Jackson dies from wounds received at Chancellorsville.
In 1872 Victoria Woodhull becomes 1st woman nominated for US president.
In 1879 Meteor falls near Estherville, Iowa.
In 1899 Fred Astaire Omaha Neb, tap dancer/actor (Easter Parade, Swingtime), born.
In 1902 David O Selznick Pittsburgh Pa, producer (Gone With the Wind), born.
In 1908 1st Mother's Day held (Phila).
In 1910 Comet Halley's closest approach to Earth.
In 1910 William Huggins discoverer of stellar nature of Andromeda, dies.
In 1940 Winston Churchill succeeds Neville Chamberlain as British PM.
In 1941 England's House of Commons detroyed in a blitz.
In 1943 Donovan (Leitch) Scotland, rock singer (Mellow Yellow), born.
In 1955 Mark David Chapman assassin of John Lennon, born.
In 1957 Sid Vicious [John Beverly], bassist (Sex Pistols), born.
In 1960 Bono aka Paul Hauson, rocker (U2), born.
In 1963 Decca signs the Rolling Stones on advice of Beatle George Harrison.
In 1986 Tommy Lee drummer of Motley Crue marries Heather Locklear.
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