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Born on this Day
1533 Queen Elizabeth I 1888 Simon (Baron ) Marks 1913 Sir Anthony Quayle 1925 Laura Ashley 1936 Buddy Holly 1949 Gloria Gaynor 1951 Chrissie Hind 1951 Julie Kavner 1954 Corbin Bernsen Died On This Day 1548 Catherine Parr 1978 Keith Moon 1978 Keith Moon Music 1956 Slim Whitman was at No. 1 in the UK charts with 'Rose Marie' . 1985 Dancing In The Street' by David Bowie and Mick Jagger spent the first of 4 weeks at No. 1 in the UK singles chart . Sport 1892 In New Orleans, Gentleman Jim Corbett beat John L Sullivan in 21 rounds to become the first heavyweight champion under Queensberry rules . 1973 Having already secured his 3rd world championship, racing driver Jackie Stewart announced his retirement. His decision followed the death of a teammate killed in a practice session . 1997 The crowd of 12,000 football supporters gave Elton John a standing ovation as he took his seat at Watford for the first time since returning as chairman of the club . People & Showbiz 1921 The first Miss America contest was held in Atlantic City and won by 15 year old Margaret Gorman . 1943 Cinematic genius Orson Wells married movie pin-up girl Rita Hayworth . 1971 After 9 years and 216 shows, the final episode of 'Beverly Hillbillies' was screened on US TV . 1974 The first episode of cult cartoon 'Hong Kong Phooey' was screened in America . General Events 1630 The Massachussetts town of Trimontaine was renamed Boston 1776 The US built 'American Turtle' became the first recorded submarine to be used in warfare. . 1940 German bombers began blitzing London every night until 2 November, 8 weeks later . 1973 A Royal Navy frigate was accused of throwing carrots at an Icelandic gunboat during the Cold War . 1986 Bishop Desmond Tutu was enthroned as the first black Archbishop of Cape Town . 1987 Ford announced their acquistion of sports car manufacturer Aston Martin.
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