On this date in 2011, singer Amy Winehouse died

Today in 1962, Jackie Robinson became the first African American inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Today in 1967, the riots began in Detroit. Before they were contained by the National Guard seven days later, 43 people were killed and over 1,400 buildings burned down.

Today in 1982, actor Vic Morrow and two child actors were killed when a helicopter crashed on them while filming a war scene for “Twilight Zone: The Movie.”

Today in 1984, Vanessa Williams became the first Miss America to give up her title because nude photos of her appeared in Penthouse magazine.

Today in 1996, at the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Kerri Strug managed a heroic final jump despite a torn ligament in her left ankle, securing the U.S. gymnasts their first Olympic team gold medal.

Today, in 1998, scientists at the University of Hawaii have discovered over 50 identical mice using a cloning technique.

Today in 1999, members of the Kennedy family gathered in New York City for a private memorial service, a week after John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn, and her sister Lauren Bessette were killed in a plane crash off Martha’s Vineyard. They later watched as their loved ones’ ashes were poured into the sea off Martha’s Vineyard, where they died.

Today in 2000, Tiger Woods, at age 24, became the youngest player to win a career Grand Slam with a record-breaking performance at the British Open.

Today in 2011, singer Amy Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning at the age of 27.

Today, in 2015, the Supreme Court denied Bill Cosby’s request to dismiss a civil lawsuit over his alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old daughter at the Playboy Mansion in 1974.

Today, in 2017, President Donald Trump tweeted that he has “unlimited power” to issue pardons.

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