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On This Day
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June 27
Events on This Day
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1939
74 years ago
Clark Gable utters his famous line, "Frankly, my dear..." as he is filmed before director Victor Fleming in Gone With the Wind.
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1963
50 years ago
Rockabilly singer "Little Miss Dynamite" Brenda Lee scores a million-dollar contract with Decca Records.
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1968
45 years ago
Elvis Presley begins taping a television comeback special, which would reignite his career.
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2011
2 years ago
Governor Rod Blagojevich is found guilty on corruption charges after he's accused of attempting to sell President Obama's Senate seat.
June 27
Born on This Day
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Tobey Maguire
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- Onscreen Superheroes
- Vegans
- Sober Celebs
Tobey Maguire
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1975 -
Tobey Maguire is an American actor and producer who is best known for his role as Peter Parker in the 2002-2007 Spiderman films.
Born: June 27, 1975
Age: 37 years old
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States
Occupation: Film Actor, Television Actor -
Ross Perot
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- Famous Cancerians
Ross Perot
Business Leader / 1930 -
American businessman Ross Perot ran for the U.S. presidency as an independent candidate twice, in 1992 and 1996. He is one of the most successful third-party candidates in American history.
1930 | 82 years old
Business Leader -
Paul Laurence Dunbar
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- Famous Black Writers
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named Paul
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Author, Poet / 1872 - 1906
African-American author Paul Laurence Dunbar is best known for his verse and short stories, many of which are written in black dialect.
1872 | 33 years old
Author, Poet -
Helen Keller
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- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Real Life Leading Ladies
- Famous Lefties
Helen Keller
Educator, Activist, Journalist / 1880 - 1968
American educator Helen Keller overcame the adversity of being blind and deaf to become one of the 20th century's leading humanitarians, as well as co-founder of the ACLU.
Born: June 27, 1880
Birthplace: Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States
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Charles Stewart Parnell
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named Charles
- Famous Irish People
Charles Stewart Parnell
Political Leader / 1846 - 1891
Charles Stewart Parnell founded of the Irish Parliamentary Party and was one of the most important figures in the 19th century.
1846 | 45 years old
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Vera Wang
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Vera Wang
Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer / 1949 -
Known for balancing modern designs with traditional elegance, Vera Wang is arguably the most prominent designer of bridal wear in America.
1949 | 63 years old
Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer
June 27
Died on This Day
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Jack Lemmon
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
Jack Lemmon
Film Actor / 1925 - 2001
The winner of two Oscars, Jack Lemmon was one of Hollywood’s finest actors, known for his roles in films like Some Like it Hot and The Odd Couple.
Died: June 27, 2001
Age: 76 years old
Place: Los Angeles, California , United States
Occupation: Film Actor -
Joseph Smith
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous People Named Joseph
- Famous People Named Smith
Joseph Smith
Religious Leader / 1805 - 1844
Joseph Smith was the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After he was murdered, his work was continued by Brigham Young.
1844 | 38 years old
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Victoria Woodhull
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- Notable Female Leaders
- Influential Women of Washington
- Groundbreaking Women
Victoria Woodhull
Women's Rights Activist, Editor, Publisher / 1838 - 1927
Victoria Woodhull was a spiritualist, activist, politician and author who was the first woman to run for the presidency of the United States.
1927 | 88 years old
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Richard Rodgers
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- EGOT Winners
- Best Song Oscar Winners
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Richard Rodgers
Songwriter, Singer / 1902 - 1979
From The Sound of Music to Oklahoma! to South Pacific, Richard Rodgers helped change the face of Broadway musicals, giving them stories and making them both memorable and "hum-able."
June 28, 1902
Songwriter -
Little Eva
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- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Singers
Little Eva
Singer / 1943 - 2003
Little Eva was a singer best known for the overnight stardom brought to her through her #1 smash "The Loco-Motion."
June 29, 1943
Singer -
Robert Ballard
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Archaeologists
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Robert Ballard
Archaeologist / 1942 -
Deep-sea archaeologist and oceanographer Robert Ballard is best known for discovering the wreck of the RMS Titanic in 1985.
June 30, 1942
Archaeologist -
Willie Dixon
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Willie Dixon
Bassist, Songwriter, Music Producer / 1915 - 1992
Willie Dixon was a blues musician who exerted a major influence on the post-WWII Chicago style.July 1, 1915
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Albert Brooks
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Albert Brooks
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Director / 1947 -
For 40 years, Actor and comedian Albert Brooks has worked steadily in Hollywood, appearing both in other people's movies and in his own self-directed projects.
July 22, 1947
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Omar Epps
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Omar Epps
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1973 -
Actor Omar Epps is best known as Dr. Eric Foreman on the TV show House, but his first role was in the film Juice opposite Tupac Shakur.July 20, 1973
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