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On August 31, 1997, the world mourned the passing of Princess Diana. Though she never found her happily-ever-after with Prince Charles, Diana remains an icon of strength and independence.

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Alan Alda—who was born Alphonso D’Abruzzo on January 28, 1936—is the only person to win acting, directing, and writing Emmys for the same program.

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By most accounts, Steve Martin—your favorite wild and crazy guy—is neither wild nor crazy. (Sorry.)

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