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This Happened — September 18: Death Of Jimi Hendrix

Updated Sept. 18, 2024 at 11:20 a.m. Jimi Hendrix died on this day in 1970 from an accidental drug overdose. He was found unconscious in his London apartment and was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to the hospital. Who was Jimi Hendrix? Jimi Hendrix was a renowned American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is […]

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This Happened — August 15: Woodstock Kicks Off

Updated August 15, 2024 at 8:50 a.m. The Woodstock Music and Art Fair, mostly known as Woodstock, opened on this day in 1969. The famous music event took place on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York, in the United States. How many people attended Woodstock? Estimates vary, but it is believed that approximately 400,000 […]

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Fifty Years Later, Iconic Woodstock Photograph Still Makes Waves

Burk Uzzle’s image of loving (and muddy) couple at Woodstock has become a symbol for the 1960s hopes for a better future.

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Ang Lee: A Chinese Take On The Taiwanese Master’s Latest Movie Feature

Life of Pi shows the Taiwan-born Lee in total command of his storytelling talents.

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