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Ida B. Wells

Ida B. Wells

1862 - 1931

Journalist, civil rights activist and co-founder of the NAACP known for her anti-lynching campaign in the 1890s.

Actress Barbara Stanwyk

Barbara Stanwyck

1907 - 1990

Actress known for both her vulnerability and toughness in films "Stella Dallas," "Double Indemnity" and "Meet John Doe."

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents The European Premiere Of "Barbie" -  Pink Carpet Arrivals

Will Ferrell

1967 -

Emmy Award-winning actor and producer known for his work on "Saturday Night Live," "Anchorman," "Elf" and "Talladega Nights."

1941

JUL

16

New York Yankee slugger Joe DiMaggio extends his hitting streak to 56 games, a Major League record that still stands. The next day he goes 0 for 4.

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