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1982

American director, actor and drama coach Lee Strasberg dies

1993

Last episode of soap opera Santa Barbara airs

1990

“Law & Order” debuts

Arts & Entertainment
2007

Last episode of “The Sopranos” airs

Arts & Entertainment
2001

Kodak Theatre, new home of Oscars, opens

1916

Lasky Company merges with Famous Players, later to become Paramount

1980

“King of Cool” Steve McQueen dies

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2009

“King of Pop” Michael Jackson dies at age 50

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2005

King Kong remake debuts

2006

Katie Couric makes historic network anchor debut

Women’s History
2002

Kelly Clarkson wins first “American Idol”

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2003

Academy Award‑winning actress Katharine Hepburn dies at age 96

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