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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1918 – President Woodrow Wilson gives a speech before Congress in support of granting women the right to vote (More info) 1927 – Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 60 home runs in a season, a record that stood for 34 years (More info) 1949 – The Berlin Airlift ends after 15 months and more than 250,000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jerry Lee Lewis Age: 76 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Known For: Helping pioneer rock and roll music, songs like ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,’ ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ and ‘Breathless,’ once marrying his 13-year-old cousin, and his nickname ‘The Killer’ Bryant Gumbel Age: 63 Occupation: Television Journalist and Sportsc

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1913 – Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the engine that bears his name, disappears from a steamship while traveling from Belgium to England (More info) 1966 – The Chevrolet Camaro goes on sale (More info)

With the US unemployment rate hovering around nine percent, it’s nice to know someone‘s business is thriving. In this case, that someone is Hallmark, which recently began selling sympathy cards aimed at those who’ve lost jobs.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Olivia Newton-John Age: 63 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Actress Known For: Winning four Grammy Awards for songs such as ‘I Honestly Love You’ and ‘Physical,’ starring in the smash movie musical ‘Grease,’ being a breast cancer survivor, and her work as an environmental and animal rights activist Serena Williams Age: 30 Occupatio

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1580 – Sir Francis Drake finishes his circumnavigation of the globe (More info) 1789 – Thomas Jefferson is appointed the first United States Secretary of State (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1789 – The office of United States Postmaster General is established (More info) 1862 – President Abraham Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which proposes to free all slaves of rebel states as of January 1, 1863 (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Tommy Lasorda Age: 84 Occupation: Baseball Manager Known For: More than 60 years as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, and his 1997 induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Joan Jett Age: 53 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Known For: Her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, who had hits such a

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1780 – American General Benedict Arnold commits treason by giving the British the plans to West Point (More info) 1792 – The National Convention declares France a republic and abolishes the monarchy (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Bill Murray Age: 61 Occupation: Actor and Screenwriter Known For: Being part of the original cast of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ starring in numerous comedy classics like ‘Caddyshack,’ ‘Ghostbusters,’ and ‘Stripes,’ and garnering an Oscar nomination for his dramatic role in ‘Lost in Translation’ Faith Hill Age: 44 Occupation: Singer Known

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Melissa Leo Age: 51 Occupation: Actress Known For: Winning a 2010 Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her work in ‘The Fighter,’ and her current role on the HBO series ‘Treme’ Kimberly Williams-Paisley Age: 40 Occupation: Actress Known For: Movies such as ‘Father of the Bride,’ television shows such as ‘All About Jim’ and ‘The George L

1901 – US President William McKinley dies after a September 6 assassination attempt and is succeeded by Theodore Roosevelt (More info) 1927 – Modern dance pioneer Isadora Duncan is killed in a bizarre accident when the enormous silk scarf around her neck gets tangled in the rear hubcaps of her moving car (More info)