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A February 1867 illustration of the first-ever "shootout" which took place on July 21, 1865. Wild Bill Hickok killed David Tutt in a dispute over a pocket watch. Mr. Hickok was found not guilty; the court finding that it was self-defense. Friends, Wyoming, American West, American Frontier, Old West, Pioneer, American, Bills, Missouri
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A February 1867 illustration of the first-ever "shootout" which took place on July 21, 1865. Wild Bill Hickok killed David Tutt in a dispute over a pocket watch. Mr. Hickok was found not guilty; the court finding that it was self-defense.
Gutzon Borglum working on an early clay model of his sculpture for Mount Rushmore. Mr. Borglum, who died on March 6, 1941 at the age of 73, was also a member of the KKK. Vintage Photos, Famous Structures, Mont Rushmore, Iconic Landmarks, Old Photos, Historical Photos, Tourist Attraction, Monument, Theodore Roosevelt
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Gutzon Borglum working on an early clay model of his sculpture for Mount Rushmore. Mr. Borglum, who died on March 6, 1941 at the age of 73, was also a member of the KKK.
General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, one of the Union heroes of the Battle of Gettysburg, died on February 24, 1914 at the age of 84. He was awarded the Medal of Honor 30 years after the battle, and was also a 4-term governor of Maine. Shirts, Portrait, People, Art, Military History, Union Army, George Armstrong, Gettysburg
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General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, one of the Union heroes of the Battle of Gettysburg, died on February 24, 1914 at the age of 84. He was awarded the Medal of Honor 30 years after the battle, and was also a 4-term governor of Maine.
Lorraine Hansberry, 1960, who died on January 12, 1964. The author of "Raisin in the Sun," the first Broadway play written by a black woman, was only 34 years old. Vintage, English, Sweet, Sweet Lorraine, Lorraine Hansberry, Young Americans, Black Families, Black History
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Lorraine Hansberry, 1960, who died on January 12, 1964. The author of "Raisin in the Sun," the first Broadway play written by a black woman, was only 34 years old.
The Resurrection of the Christ (1700) by French artist Noël Coypel who was born on Christmas Day and died on Christmas Eve, one day short of his 79th birthday. Rennes, Cristo, Religion, Sanat, Noel, Resurrection, Religious Art, Catholic
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The Resurrection of the Christ (1700) by French artist Noël Coypel who was born on Christmas Day and died on Christmas Eve, one day short of his 79th birthday.
President Herbert Hoover at the age of 25. Hoover died on October 20, 1964 at the age of 90. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize five times. Presidents, Nobel Peace Prize, President Reagan, Franklin Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, Former President, Millard Fillmore, Nobel Peace
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President Herbert Hoover at the age of 25. Hoover died on October 20, 1964 at the age of 90. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize five times.
The title page to the 1650 book of poems, "The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America," written by Anne Bradstreet, the first-ever American poet to be published. Mrs. Bradstreet died on September 16, 1672 at the age of 60. American Literature, History, American Poets, Early American, Book Of Poems, Theology, Literature, Richard, American Continent
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The title page to the 1650 book of poems, "The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America," written by Anne Bradstreet, the first-ever American poet to be published. Mrs. Bradstreet died on September 16, 1672 at the age of 60.
Ellen Church, circa 1930, on a United Airlines plane. She was the first-ever stewardess in history, creating the position that combined the services of a hostess with those of a registered nurse. During World War II she served in the Army Nursing Corps and earned the prestigious Air Medal. She died on August 22, 1965 at the age of 60. Vogue, Historia, Dame, Iowa, United Airlines, The Unit, Donna
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Ellen Church, circa 1930, on a United Airlines plane. She was the first-ever stewardess in history, creating the position that combined the services of a hostess with those of a registered nurse. During World War II she served in the Army Nursing Corps and earned the prestigious Air Medal. She died on August 22, 1965 at the age of 60.
Dr. James Barry, left, with his manservant John, and Barry's dog Psyche, circa 1862. Dr. Barry served as a military surgeon in the British Army for fifty years. Upon his death on July 22, 1865 it was discovered that he was a woman. Edinburgh, Historian, First Female Doctor, Surgeon, Rosalind Franklin, Man, James, James Barry
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Dr. James Barry, left, with his manservant John, and Barry's dog Psyche, circa 1862. Dr. Barry served as a military surgeon in the British Army for fifty years. Upon his death on July 22, 1865 it was discovered that he was a woman.
John Dillinger was gunned down by the FBI in front of Chicago's Biograph Theater on July 22, 1934 at the age of 31. Public Enemy #1 was wanted in the killing of ten men. Crime, Police, Serial Killers, Elvis Presley, Famous Murders, Famous People, Prohibition, Celebrity Deaths
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John Dillinger was gunned down by the FBI in front of Chicago's Biograph Theater on July 22, 1934 at the age of 31. Public Enemy #1 was wanted in the killing of ten men.
Tsar Nicholas II and his family from left to right: Olga, Maria, Tsarina Alexandra, Anastasia, Alexei and Tatiana. The entire family was murdered by members of the Bolshevik Party under Lenin's orders on July 17, 1918. Royals, Darmstadt, Hessen, Victoria, Tsar Nicholas Ii, Romanov Family Tree, House Of Romanov, Tsar Nicholas, Royal Family
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Tsar Nicholas II and his family from left to right: Olga, Maria, Tsarina Alexandra, Anastasia, Alexei and Tatiana. The entire family was murdered by members of the Bolshevik Party under Lenin's orders on July 17, 1918.
James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States, died on July 4, 1831 at the age of 73. He was the 3rd POTUS of the first five to dies on Independence Day. He was also the last "Founding Father" to serve as Chief Executive. Founding Fathers, Portraits, American Presidents, James Monroe, Chief Executive
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James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States, died on July 4, 1831 at the age of 73. He was the 3rd POTUS of the first five to dies on Independence Day. He was also the last "Founding Father" to serve as Chief Executive.
Joan of Arc was burned alive for heresy on May 30, 1431. She was only 19. Roman Catholic, Saint Joan Of Arc, Joan Of Arc, Catholic Saints, Catholic Church, Martyrs, Medieval
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Joan of Arc was burned alive for heresy on May 30, 1431. She was only 19.
Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow staging a photo during their 2-year crime spree. The twosome were shot and killed by law enforcement on May 23, 1934. Rare Photos, Bonnie N Clyde, Bonnie Clyde, Bonnie Parker, Bonnie, Clyde, Olds
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Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow staging a photo during their 2-year crime spree. The twosome were shot and killed by law enforcement on May 23, 1934.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, died on April 17, 1680 around the age of 24. Inspiration, Saints, Santa Catarina, Santos, Roman Catholic Church
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St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, died on April 17, 1680 around the age of 24.
Stained glass portrait of St. Patrick from St. Benin's Church, County Galway, Ireland. Patrick is believed to have died on March 17, 460 OR 493. He is the patron saint of Ireland, Nigeria, Boston, and New York City. Ramen, St Patrick’s Day, St Patricks Day History, St Patrick Facts, St Patricks Day, Saint Patrick, Happy St Patricks Day
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Stained glass portrait of St. Patrick from St. Benin's Church, County Galway, Ireland. Patrick is believed to have died on March 17, 460 OR 493. He is the patron saint of Ireland, Nigeria, Boston, and New York City.
The Death of Caesar by Jean-Léon Gérôme, circa 1859-1867. Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15, 44 B.C.E. Roman, Empire, Leon, Ancient, Manet, Death, Julius, Gaius Julius Caesar
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The Death of Caesar by Jean-Léon Gérôme, circa 1859-1867. Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15, 44 B.C.E.
1858 lithograph of the Boston Massacre by William Champney. Mr. Champney emphasized the involvement of Crispus Attucks, a former slave, who was the first man killed and considered the first American death in the Revolutionary War. Mr. Attucks died on March 5, 1770. Boston, American Colonists, American Revolutionary War, American Colonies, American Patriot, American Military History, Boston Massacre, British Soldier, American Independence
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1858 lithograph of the Boston Massacre by William Champney. Mr. Champney emphasized the involvement of Crispus Attucks, a former slave, who was the first man killed and considered the first American death in the Revolutionary War. Mr. Attucks died on March 5, 1770.
Hiram Revels, circa 1860-1875, was the first black U.S. Senator. He was voted into office by the Mississippi State Senate in January 1870, taking the seat of Albert Brown who vacated it upon secession in 1861. Mr. Revels was also the first president of Alcorn State University. He died on January 15, 1901 at the age of 73. African Americans, Country, Rhodes, Black History Facts, Racial Equality, Preacher, African, Black History Month
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Hiram Revels, circa 1860-1875, was the first black U.S. Senator. He was voted into office by the Mississippi State Senate in January 1870, taking the seat of Albert Brown who vacated it upon secession in 1861. Mr. Revels was also the first president of Alcorn State University. He died on January 15, 1901 at the age of 73.
Photograph of Dr. Samuell Mudd, 1867-1868, while serving a life sentence for aiding Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. Pres. Andrew Johnson pardoned him but Mudd's family has fought for the conviction to be expunged. Samuel Mudd died on Jan. 10, 1883 at the age of 49. Lincoln, Doctor Who, President Abraham Lincoln, President Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln Life, Lincoln Assassination, The Conspirator
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Photograph of Dr. Samuell Mudd, 1867-1868, while serving a life sentence for aiding Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. Pres. Andrew Johnson pardoned him but Mudd's family has fought for the conviction to be expunged. Samuel Mudd died on Jan. 10, 1883 at the age of 49.
Emily Greene Balch, circa 1915-1925, was the 3rd woman (and 2nd American woman) to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Awarded in 1946 and shared with YMCA president John Mott, Ms. Balch was recognized for her lifetime of peace activism. She died on January 9, 1961. Mary Shelley, George Weah, Great Women, Famous Women, Marie Curie, Amazing Women
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Emily Greene Balch, circa 1915-1925, was the 3rd woman (and 2nd American woman) to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Awarded in 1946 and shared with YMCA president John Mott, Ms. Balch was recognized for her lifetime of peace activism. She died on January 9, 1961.
Joshua Norton, the self-proclaimed Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico, died on January 8, 1880 in San Francisco his adopted home town. In the 1870 US Census his occupation is listed as "Emperor." Albert Einstein, Emperor, Indonesia, War, United States Of America, 19th Century, United States, Century
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Joshua Norton, the self-proclaimed Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico, died on January 8, 1880 in San Francisco his adopted home town. In the 1870 US Census his occupation is listed as "Emperor."
Nathan Leopold, left, and Richard Loeb at their sentencing hearing in August 1924. Leopold and Loeb murdered 14-year-old Bobby Franks in May 1924 for the "thrill of it." Clarence Darrow managed to keep them from execution and both men were sentenced to life in prison. Nathan Leopold died on August 29, 1971 at the age of 66. (Image of Nathan Leopold, left, and Richard Loeb, right, during their trial, August 1924 is courtesy of Smithsonian Magazine and copyright Underwood & Underwood/Corbis) Hedy Lamarr, Actors, Mafia, Criminal Minds, In Cold Blood
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Nathan Leopold, left, and Richard Loeb at their sentencing hearing in August 1924. Leopold and Loeb murdered 14-year-old Bobby Franks in May 1924 for the "thrill of it." Clarence Darrow managed to keep them from execution and both men were sentenced to life in prison. Nathan Leopold died on August 29, 1971 at the age of 66. (Image of Nathan Leopold, left, and Richard Loeb, right, during their trial, August 1924 is courtesy of Smithsonian Magazine and copyright Underwood & Underwood/Corbis)
Walt Disney's 1946 musical version of "Casey At the Bat." The poem's author Ernest L. Thayer died on August 21, 1940 at the age of 77. "Casey" was the last poem he wrote for the San Francisco Examiner which published it on June 3, 1888. Videos, Reading, Walt Disney, Disney, Disney Cartoons, Baseball, Disney Animation, Casey At The Bat, Walt Disney Studios
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Walt Disney's 1946 musical version of "Casey At the Bat." The poem's author Ernest L. Thayer died on August 21, 1940 at the age of 77. "Casey" was the last poem he wrote for the San Francisco Examiner which published it on June 3, 1888.
The shared headstone of Polish Olympic gold medalists Wladyslaw Komar and Tadeusz Slusarski. The two track & field stars (Komar in shot put and Slusarski in pole vault) died in a car accident together on August 17, 1998. Part of Obit of the Day's "Dead Together" series. Two By Two, Track Field, Tombstone, Track And Field, Track, Died, Field, Cemetery
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The shared headstone of Polish Olympic gold medalists Wladyslaw Komar and Tadeusz Slusarski. The two track & field stars (Komar in shot put and Slusarski in pole vault) died in a car accident together on August 17, 1998. Part of Obit of the Day's "Dead Together" series.
Anna Hairing Bates (7' 5") and her husband Martin Van Buren Bates (7' 9") on their wedding day with their reverend (6' 3"). Anna Bates died on August 5, 1888 at the age of 42. She toured with P.T. Barnum and other circuses showcasing her size - which included 13-inch feet. She also gave birth to the largest baby in history in 1879 - he weighed 23 pounds, but only lived for one day. Biography, Tall Women, Tall People, Human Oddities, Odd Couples, Buren
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Anna Hairing Bates (7' 5") and her husband Martin Van Buren Bates (7' 9") on their wedding day with their reverend (6' 3"). Anna Bates died on August 5, 1888 at the age of 42. She toured with P.T. Barnum and other circuses showcasing her size - which included 13-inch feet. She also gave birth to the largest baby in history in 1879 - he weighed 23 pounds, but only lived for one day.
A photograph by Harry Benson of a young girl glancing at the body of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who was assassinated on April 4, 1968. His funeral was held in Atlanta on April 9. The civil rights leader was only 39 years old. Atlanta, Photographers, Tennessee, Martin Luther King Jr, Martin Luther King, Harry Benson, Martin Luther, Luther
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A photograph by Harry Benson of a young girl glancing at the body of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who was assassinated on April 4, 1968. His funeral was held in Atlanta on April 9. The civil rights leader was only 39 years old.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett, one of the civil rights movement's earliest leaders, died on March 25, 1931 at the age of 68. When she was 24 she sued a railroad for moving her to a segregated car and actually won. Until it was overturned. Click on her 1893 photo to learn more about her. Wells, Civil Rights Movement, Charles Barkley, American Women, Civil Rights Activists, Civil Rights Leaders, Ida B Wells
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Ida B. Wells-Barnett, one of the civil rights movement's earliest leaders, died on March 25, 1931 at the age of 68. When she was 24 she sued a railroad for moving her to a segregated car and actually won. Until it was overturned. Click on her 1893 photo to learn more about her.
February 27, 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Mr. Rogers. He was 74 when he died. http://www.obitoftheday.com/post/44150266738/mrrogers# Films, Quotations, Sermon Series, Sermon, The Neighbourhood, Movies, Film, Talk, Series
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February 27, 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Mr. Rogers. He was 74 when he died. http://www.obitoftheday.com/post/44150266738/mrrogers#
This watercolor and pencil portrait of Jane Austen (1810) was done by her sister. Austen died on July 18, 1817 at the age of 41. Her tombstone failed to mention that she wrote any books. http://www.obitoftheday.com/post/27496840868/janeausten Jane Austen, Winchester, Fandom, Novels, Favorite Authors, Jane Austen Books, Prejudice, Writer
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This watercolor and pencil portrait of Jane Austen (1810) was done by her sister. Austen died on July 18, 1817 at the age of 41. Her tombstone failed to mention that she wrote any books. http://www.obitoftheday.com/post/27496840868/janeausten