This Day In History: September 30

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on September 30

On this day, 24-year-old actor James Dean dies in a car accident. Although Dean appeared in only three movies during his brief movie career, he made a deep impression on American audiences with his portrayal of the angry, restless young man. His three films were Rebel Without a Cause (1955), East of Eden (1955), and Giant (1956).

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