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American ornithologist James Bond, circa 1974.

On January 4, 1900, a child was born in Philadelphia. His name was Bond. James Bond. He would grow up to become an ornithologist, and lived a fairly quiet, normal life—until someone borrowed his name.

Matt Soniak






INXS's Michael Hutchence in Mystify: Michael Hutchence (2019).

Over the course of the 1980s, INXS went from fledgling Australian pub rockers to global superstars. Then tragedy struck when, in 1997, lead singer Michael Hutchence was found dead.

Kenneth Partridge


















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'The West Wing' rose above early doubts to become one of most celebrated shows of its era, winning four consecutive Outstanding Drama Series Emmys.

Matthew Jackson