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1485
Battle of Bosworth Field brings an end to the War of the Roses with Henry VII's forces defeating Richard III.
1851
The yacht America wins the first America's Cup in a 53 mile regatta around the Isle of Wight.
1878
Cartoonist George Herriman (Krazy Kat) born in New Orleans.
1893
American short story writer, poet, & critic Dorothy Parker born in Long Branch, New Jersey.
1902
Cadillac Motor Company is founded.
1908
Photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson born in Chanteloup-en-Brie, France.
1917
Blues great John Lee Hooker born in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
1920
Writer Ray Bradbury (Fahrenheit 451) born Waukegan, Illinois.
1926
Actress Honor Blackman (Goldfinger) born in London.
