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2002: Irish actor Richard Harris —who was notable not only for his formidable talent in portraying the intense, volatile, and rebellious hell-raising characters that established his image but also for conducting his real life in a similar manner—died in London. [Sort fact from fiction in our quiz about A-list actors.]

1983: The U.S. military, under President Ronald Reagan, invaded the tiny island country of Grenada. [ Take our quiz about islands.]

1964: The British rock band the Rolling Stones made its first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. [Test your knowledge of musical groups.]

1950: China entered the Korean War on the side of North Koreaagainst South Korea and the United Nations (UN), the United Statesbeing the UN's principal participant. [ Sort fact from fiction in our quiz about Korea and China.]

1940: American collegiate basketball coach Bob Knight, whose 902 career NCAA coaching victories are among the most in men's basketball history, was born. [ How much do you know about basketball?]