The Alamo falls, the Supreme Court rules in the Dred Scott case, the Oreo cookie and Silly Putty are introduced, Mike Tyson wins in his pro debut, and Eric Clapton enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for a third time, all on this day.
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1946: Guitarist and singer-songwriter David Gilmour, best known for his work with the rock band Pink Floyd, is born in Cambridge, England.