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WITNIFY is the definitive home for firsthand accounts of history. We bring you stories told by people who #witnify well-known icons and events from all over the world.

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Legendary band R.E.M. called it quits on this day in 2011--find out why!

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Tony Williams recalls his father being so inspired by Mother Teresa's incredible charity work that he gave away money he didn't have.

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Learn about the inspiring work of Archbishop Desmond Tutu with South Africa's Truth & Reconciliation Commission.

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Paul McCartney talks about John Lennon & their shared admiration for Buddy Holly, who was born on Sep. 7, 1936.

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Marilyn Monroe wasn't just good on screen. A rare interview with famous acting coach Lee Strasberg on how Marilyn was amazing on stage too.

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“I became aware of editing and camera positions.” Martin Scorsese on what he learned from Citizen Kane--1st released on Sep. 5, 1941: 

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"She’s the best chick ever." Janis Joplin raves about how much she loves Tina Turner's music.

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Sportscaster on covering the tragic Munich massacre...The 2-day crisis began on this day in 1972.

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Author Andy Andrews delivers a funny story on touring with the great Joan Rivers & how she “could take a joke.” RIP Joan Rivers.

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Daughter & wife of Steve Irwin ("The Crocodile Hunter") share what they most miss about him. Irwin died 8 years ago today. #otd

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"I learned how to be brave..." Hear what it was like to be a female marine during World War II.

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The iconic singer-songwriter Etta James on her “roller-coaster” life & her idol Billie Holiday.

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"The uncle idea is his idea..."

Indochina expert talks about Ho Chi Minh or "Uncle Ho"'s mastery of public relations.

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The death of J. R. R. Tolkien was today in 1973. Read C. S. Lewis's review of his book, "The Hobbit"!

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The Titanic wreckage was found in 1985 today in history. Find out why it was a rather accidental find.

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"Gehrig vs. Dempsey" by Witnify via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. Sports http://nyti.ms/1pZXHbB July 3, 2014 at 4:00AM The New York Times Sports

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Today in 1998, Bill Clinton admitted to having an affair with Monica Lewinsky. Hear his admittance speech where he says "even presidents have a private life."