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| | FEATURED BIOGRAPHY
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| | FEATURED EVENT
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2006: British politician John Profumo—who, while serving as secretary of state for war, caused a major scandal in 1963 when it was revealed that he had an affair with Christine Keeler
, a dancer who was also involved with the Soviet military attaché in London—died at age 91.
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1996: American comedian and actor George Burns—whose career in show business spanned 93 years, the highlights of which included a popular comedy act with his wife, Gracie Allen—died in California. [ Discover how much you know about actors and acting .]
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1964: French actress
Juliette Binoche, who was noted for the intelligence she brought to her complex and varied roles, was born.
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1959: Barbie, a toy doll that became an international sensation despite criticism, was introduced by Mattel, Inc.
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1934: Soviet cosmonaut
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, the first man to travel in space (1961), was born. [ Take our astronaut and cosmonaut quiz .]
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1930: American jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Ornette Coleman was born in Fort Worth, Texas.
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