On This Day April 8
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History Highlights
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History Highlights
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History Highlights
Click each item below to learn more! 1822 – Scientist Gregor Mendel, known as the father of modern genetics (d. 1884) 1919 – Explorer Sir Edmund Hillary, the first climber to reach the summit of Mount Everest (d. 2008) 1938 – Actress Diana Rigg, who played Emma Peel from the 60s British TV spy drama “The Avengers” 1945 – Singer-songwriter Kim Carnes, best known for her 1981 hit single “Bette Davis Eyes” 1969 – Actor Josh Holloway, best known for playing Sawyer on the ABC series “Lost”
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Click each item below to learn more! 1912 – American folk music icon Woody Guthrie (d. 1967) 1913 – Gerald Ford, 38th U.S. president (d. 2006) 1918 – Legendary film director Ingmar Bergman (d. 2007) 1966 – Actor Matthew Fox (“Lost,” “We Are Marshall,” “Vantage Point,” “Speed Racer”) 1988 – Irish mixed martial arts fighter and professional boxer Conor McGregor
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