From 1922: Nellie Bly, Journalist, Dies of Pneumonia
She was best known for her trip around the world in 1889, which she completed in 72 days 6 hours 11 minutes.
From 2001: Beate Uhse, 81, Entrepreneur in the Business of Erotic Goods
She developed Europe’s biggest emporium of erotic goods and opened a three-story sex museum in Germany.
From 2019: Agnès Varda, Influential French New Wave Filmmaker, Dies at 90
She was closely associated with the film movement known as the New Wave, although her reimagining of cinematic conventions predated it.
From 1973: Mrs. Marjorie Merriweather Post Is Dead at 86
The owner of General Foods Corporation, she was a generous philanthropist whose great wealth also allowed her to entertain lavishly and live regally.
From 2004: Estée Lauder, Pursuer of Beauty and Cosmetics Titan, Dies at 97
Her company, known for its creams, powders, ointments and perfumes, was estimated to be worth about $5 billion when it went public in 1995.
From 2004: Julia Child, the French Chef for a Jell-O Nation, Dies at 91
She was a towering figure on the culinary front for more than 40 years, turning the art of French cooking into prime-time television entertainment.
Defense Without U.S. Help Is a Live Topic for Canada, Japan and Australia
The leaders of Japan and Canada are making a unified front on defense cooperation as President Trump raises the pressure over military spending.