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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Dyan Cannon Age: 75 Occupation: Actress Known For: Oscar-nominated work in 1969′s ‘Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice,’ roles in other films like ‘Deathtrap’ and ‘Heaven Can Wait,’ TV roles on shows like ‘Ally McBeal,’ a former marriage to screen icon Cary Grant, a wild mane of blonde hair, and looking like she hasn’t aged a day si

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1847 – Samuel Colt sells his first revolver pistol to the United States government (More info) 1965 – President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaims his “Great Society” during his State of the Union address (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1870 – The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge begins (More info) 1938 – The March of Dimes is established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Mel Gibson Age: 57 Occupation: Actor, Director and Tabloid Moneymaker Known For: Appearing in the ‘Mad Max’ and ‘Lethal Weapon’ movie franchises, winning an Oscar for directing ‘Braveheart,’ repeatedly spewing homophobic, antisemitic, racist and misogynistic comments, and recently losing $400 million in what’s been called the most

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Taye Diggs Age: 41 Occupation: Actor and Model Known For: Originating the role of the nasty landlord Benny in the Broadway musical ‘Rent,’ becoming the object of global female lust in ‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back,’ starring on the TV series ‘Private Practice,’ and his marriage to Broadway great and ‘Glee’ star Idina Menzel Read Mo

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1935 – Bruno Hauptmann goes on trial for the murder of Charles Lindbergh, Jr., infant son of aviator Charles Lindbergh (More info) 1942 – In the largest espionage case in United States history, the FBI convicts 33 members of the Duquesne Spy Ring (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1863 – President Abraham Lincoln signs the final Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in the rebelling states (More info) 1934 – Alcatraz Island becomes a United States federal prison (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Verne Troyer Age: 43 Occupation: Actor Known For: Playing Mini-Me in the ‘Austin Powers’ series and Griphook the Goblin in ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,’ appearing on ‘The Surreal Life,’ and being only 2 feet, 8 inches tall

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Sir Anthony Hopkins Age: 74 Occupation: Actor Known For: His status as one of the world’s greatest living actors, roles in dozens of films including his Oscar-winning portrayal of cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter in ‘The Silence of the Lambs,’ and being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1993

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1879 – Thomas Edison demonstrates incandescent lighting to the public for the first time (More info) 1907 – The first New Year’s Eve celebration is held in Times Square — then known as Longacre Square — in New York City (More info)

With New Year's Eve fast approaching, many of us will check out Dick Clark's "New Year's Rockin' Eve". It's almost become a yearly tradition. Of course, a few years back, the "ageless teenager" suffered a serious stroke which, more often than not, leaves one with some disability and/or disabilities...

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1807 – At the urging of President Thomas Jefferson, Congress passes the Embargo Act, forbidding trade with all foreign countries (More info) 1941 – British Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrives in Washington, DC for a series of meetings with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on a unified Anglo-American war strate