On this day, legendary performer Sammy Davis Jr. passed away in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 64. Born in Harlem, Davis rose to fame as a world-class singer, dancer, and actor. A member of the famous Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, he broke racial barriers in entertainment and held leading roles in numerous Broadway musicals and Hollywood films, leaving an indelible mark on American culture.
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