Today in History for 16th August 2008
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Historical Events
Events 1 - 1 of 1
- Usain Bolt sets a new 100 metres dash world record of 9.69 seconds at the Beijing 2008 summer olympics.
Famous Weddings
Weddings 1 - 1 of 1
- "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" talk show host Ellen DeGeneres (54) weds actress Portia de Rossi (39) in Beverly Hills, California
Famous Deaths
Deaths 1 - 3 of 3
- Dorival Caymmi, Brazilian singer and songwriter (b. 1914)
- Elena Leuá¹£tean, Romanian gymnast and Olympic medalist (b. 1935)
- Ronnie Drew, Ex-Singer of The Dubliners & Solo Artist (b. 1934)

