TIMELINER

History's most surprising connections

Born on August 16

DIED ON THIS DAY
Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth
Died 1948 · Sports
Baseball's Sultan of Swat
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Died 1977 · Music
The King of Rock and Roll
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
Died 2018 · Music
Queen of Soul, Respect
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