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  1. On This Day October 2 1985 – Actor Rock Hudson Passed Away at Age 59 From AIDS Complications

    On This Day October 2 1985 – Actor Rock Hudson Passed Away at Age 59 From AIDS Complications

    On this day October 2 1985, legendary actor Rock Hudson passed away at the age of 59 from complications related to AIDS. One of Hollywood’s most beloved leading men, Hudson rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s, starring in a string of hit films and becoming known for his charm, charisma, and...
  2. On This Day September 30 1988 – Robin Givens Spoke Out About Life With Mike Tyson On 20/20

    On This Day September 30 1988 – Robin Givens Spoke Out About Life With Mike Tyson On 20/20

    On this day September 30 1988, actress Robin Givens made headlines during a highly publicized interview with Barbara Walters on ABC’s 20/20, where she described her marriage to heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson as “torture” and “pure hell.” The interview, which aired in front of millions of...
  3. On This Day August 16 1987 – Northwest Airlines Flight 255 Crash in Detroit

    On This Day August 16 1987 – Northwest Airlines Flight 255 Crash in Detroit

    On this day August 16 1987, Northwest Airlines Flight 255 tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The McDonnell Douglas MD 82 was bound for Phoenix with a stop in Santa Ana, California, but never made it beyond its initial climb. In one of the worst aviation...
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