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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1095 – Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont (More info) 1895 – At the Swedish-Norwegian Club in Paris, Alfred Nobel signs his last will and testament, setting aside his estate to establish the Nobel Prize after he dies (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Caroline Kennedy Age: 54 Occupation: Author and Attorney Known For: Being the only surviving child of JFK and Jackie Kennedy, writing two books on civil liberties, and co-founding the Profiles in Courage Award

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Tina Turner Age: 72 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Actress Known For: A 50-year career, first with her then-husband Ike and later as a solo artist, during which she became known for songs like ‘River Deep, Mountain High,’ ‘Proud Mary,’ and ‘Private Dancer,’ writing the book ‘I Tina’ on which the biopic ‘What’s Love Got to Do With

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1898 – A powerful early winter storm batters the New England coast, killing at least 450 people in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts (More info) 1922 – Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon become the first people to enter the tomb of King Tut in over 3,000 years (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1947 – The “Hollywood Ten” are blacklisted by Hollywood movie studios (More info) 1952 – Agatha Christie’s murder-mystery play ‘The Mousetrap’ opens at the Ambassadors Theatre in London, eventually becoming the longest continuously-running play in history (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: John Larroquette Age: 64 Occupation: Actor Known For: His skill as both a comedic and dramatic actor, and roles on shows like ‘Night Court,’ ‘The West Wing,’ ‘The John Larroquette Show,’ and ‘Boston Legal’

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Colin Hanks Age: 34 Occupation: Actor Known For: Appearing in films such as ‘Orange County’ and on TV in ‘Band of Brothers,’ ‘Roswell,’ ‘The Good Guys,’ and ‘Dexter,’ and being the eldest son of Oscar-magnet Tom Hanks

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1859 – Charles Darwin publishes ‘On the Origin of Species,’ which immediately sells out its initial print run (More info) 1932 – The FBI Crime Lab officially opens in Washington, DC (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1889 – The first jukebox goes into operation at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco (More info) 1936 – The first issue of the pictorial magazine Life is published, featuring a cover photo of the Fort Peck Dam by Margaret Bourke-White (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi Age: 24 Occupation: Reality Television Star Known For: Appearing on the MTV reality show ‘Jersey Shore,’ on which she’s gotten rich and famous while drinking, partying, and generally embarrassing her parents

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jamie Lee Curtis Age: 53 Occupation: Actress and Pitchwoman Known For: Rising to fame in horror films like ‘Halloween’ and ‘Prom Night,’ other famed roles in ‘A Fish Called Wanda,’ ‘Trading Places,’ ‘Perfect,’ and ‘Freaky Friday,’ her long marriage to director Christopher Guest, and her much-mocked gig as a spokesperson for Activi

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1718 – Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, is killed off the coast of North Carolina (More info) 1943 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Chinese leader Chiang Kai-Shek meet in Cairo, Egypt to discuss ways to defeat Japan (More info)