Actor River Phoenix died today in 1993 after ingesting a mixture of Heroin, Cocaine, Diazepam, Marijuana and...... Cold medication!


This day in 1982, the TV comedy Cheersbegan an 11-year run, lasting until 19th August 1993


In 1980 Israel issued a new currency to its population; the Shekel replaced the pound, which dated from the British mandate.


Fitzroy James Henry Somerset, Baron Raglan, born this day in 1788, lost his arm in battle and thereby gave his name to a design of sleeve.

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The selfish, they're all standing in line
Faithing and hoping to buy themselves time
Me, I figure as each breath goes by
I only own my mind