Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address, Ford discontinues the Edsel, Rocky and Bullwinkle make their debut, Milli Vanilli lose their Grammy, and the first Wii goes on sale, all on this day.
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1493: Christopher Columbus goes ashore on an island he first saw the day before. He names it San Juan Bautista, but it is later renamed Puerto Rico.
Jewel, who celebrates her 39th birthday on May 23, is just one of several celebrities who go by one name. In honor of the singing star, take a look at other stars who are too big for a last name.