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Sir Nigel John Dermot "Sam" Neill was a New Zealand actor and businessman. Known as a leading man in film and television, he received nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 1991 Queen's Birthday Honours for services …

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Lindsey Olin Graham was an American politician, attorney, and retired U.S. military officer who represented South Caroli…

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Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger or right midfielder for La …

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On This Day

10 events
2016
2016_Nice_truck_attack
A man deliberately drove a truck into crowds in Nice, France, resulting in 86 deaths.
2014
Methow_River
Lightning strikes started four fires in the Methow Valley in the U.S. state of Washington, collectively known as the Carlton Complex Fire.
2003
Valerie_Plame
Valerie Plame's identity as a CIA operative was leaked to and published by journalist Robert Novak.
1987
Montreal_flood_of_1987
More than 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain fell in a two-and-a-half-hour period in parts of Montreal, causing severe flooding.
1960
Northwest_Orient_Airlines_Flight_1-11
Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 1-11 ditched off Polillo Island in the Philippines, killing one person and injuring 44 others.
1950
Korean_War
Korean War: North Korean troops began attacking the headquarters of the American 24th Infantry Division in present-day Daejeon, South Korea.
1916
Battle_of_Delville_Wood
The Battle of Delville Wood began as an action within the Battle of the Somme, lasting until 3 September 1916.
1902
St_Mark's_Campanile
The medieval St Mark's Campanile in Venice collapsed, also demolishing the Loggetta del Sansovino.
1902
Agustín_Lizárraga
An expedition led by Peruvian explorer and farmer Agustín Lizárraga discovered the Incan city of Machu Picchu (pictured).
1881
Billy_the_Kid
While on the run from a death sentence, American outlaw Billy the Kid was shot and killed by Sherriff Pat Garrett in Fort Sumner, New Mexico.

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