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March 16, 1919

Nat King Cole Born

Born March 17, 1919, Nathaniel Adams Coles became one of the most popular vocalists in music history. His smooth baritone made hits of "Unforgettable" and "Mona Lisa." In 1956, he became the first African American to host a national television variety series.

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People: Nat King Cole
Sources
1. Nat King Cole - Biography - National Park Service
March 16, 1994

Rodney King Settlement

Rodney King reached a settlement with the city of Los Angeles for $3.8 million over the police beating incident.

People: Rodney King
Sources
1. Rodney King: The Man Who Became a Symbol of Police Brutality — PBS2. Rodney King Settlement — History.com

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