On This Day March 9
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History Highlights
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History Highlights
Click each item below to learn more! 1475 – Michelangelo, the greatest of the Italian Renaissance artists 1906 – Actor-comedian Lou Costello of the comedic duo, Abbott & Costello (d. 1959) 1923 – TV host Ed McMahon (“The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” “Star Search”) (d. 2009) 1926 – Economist and former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan 1946 – Guitarist-vocalist David Gilmour of the rock band Pink Floyd 1972 – Retired NBA star and actor-rapper Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal
Celebrity Birthdays
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History Highlights
Click each item below to learn more! 1965 – The Beatles conquer the singles chart with “Help!” 1982 – Chicago’s “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” is on top of the singles chart. 1993 – Mariah Carey kicks off an eight-week domination of the singles chart with “Dreamlover.” 2004 – “Goodies,” by Ciara featuring Petey Pablo, kicks off seven weeks on top of the singles chart.
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Musical Milestones
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