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What Happened On This Day, January 7th?

Which couple called it quits and made us stop believing in love?

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David Bertozzi
David Bertozzi
BuzzFeed Staff

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    Andrew Johnson
    Via Library of Congress
    Andrew Johnson
    Via Library of Congress
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    Bill Clinton
    Via PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images
    Bill Clinton
    Via PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images
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    George W. Bush
    Via Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
    George W. Bush
    Via Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
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    Richard Nixon
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    Richard Nixon
    Via Keystone/Getty Images
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    Bill Clinton

    Clinton was put on trial for perjury and obstruction of justice. He was eventually acquitted and continued to finish his presidential term.

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    Tom Cruise
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    Tom Cruise
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    Matt Damon
    Via Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images
    Matt Damon
    Via Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images
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    Johnny Depp
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    Johnny Depp
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    Nicolas Cage
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    Nicolas Cage
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    Nicolas Cage

    Actually the only Academy Award winner for Best Actor from this bunch, an image search for Cage online will yield results such as "Nicolas Ribcage" and "Nicolas Cage Cat". Happy birthday!

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    The Great Pyramid of Giza
    Via MARWAN NAAMANI/AFP/GettyImages
    The Great Pyramid of Giza
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    The Statue of Liberty
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    The Statue of Liberty
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    The Leaning Tower of Pisa
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    The Leaning Tower of Pisa
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    The Colosseum
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    The Colosseum
    Via Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
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    The Leaning Tower of Pisa

    800 years after its construction, the tower is closed to the public due to fear of a collapse. After 11 years of restorative work, the tower opened again to the public in 2001.

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    Paris

    The attack prompted a rally of national unity attended by over 2 million people and 40 world leaders as well as the phrase of support, "Je suis Charlie".

    Paris
    Via VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images

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    Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake
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    Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake
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    Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston
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    Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston
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    Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey
    Via Evan Agostini/Getty Images
    Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey
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    Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher
    Via Giulio Marcocchi/Getty Images
    Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher
    Via Giulio Marcocchi/Getty Images
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    Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston

    In a People exclusive, Brad & Jen broke the news to media outlets that they were separating after 4.5 years of marriage.

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    New York & London

    Direct communication service across the Atlantic was inaugurated today for commercial service.

    New York & London
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    Los Angeles Lakers

    The 1971-72 season was a hit for the Lakers who went on to win the season. Their winning streak ended when they lost 104-120 to the Milwaukee Bucks.

    Los Angeles Lakers
    Via WEN ROBERTS/AFP/Getty Images

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    Christmas

    Following Epiphany, the day when the three kings bring their gifts, is Christmas, the birth of Baby Jesus.

    Christmas
    Via KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty Images
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