Birth of Greta Garbo
The star was born Greta Gustafsson on September 18, 1905, in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Woodstock
On August 18, 1969, Jimi Hendrix ended Woodstock with a two-hour performance that included one of the most iconic moments in music history.
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Birth of Alfred Hitchcock
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was born on August 13, 1899, in Leytonstone, Essex, England.
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Birth of Andrew Wyeth
Artist Andrew Wyeth was born on July 12, 1917, in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
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Birth of Peter Paul Rubens
Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens was born on June 28, 1577, in Siegen, Nassau-Dillenburg, Holy Roman Empire.
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First Star Wars Movie
On May 25, 1977, the first Star Wars film was released, marking the start of four decades of dedicated fandom.
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Performing Arts Series
On May 24, 1978, the USPS issued the first stamp in the Performing Arts Series, honoring Jimmie Rodgers.
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International Museum Day
On May 18, 1977, the first International Museum Day was celebrated around the world.
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World’s Columbian Exposition
On May 1, 1893, the World’s Columbian Exposition opened in Chicago, Illinois.
