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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1765 – The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act that introduces a tax to be levied directly on its American colonies (More info) 1894 – The first Stanley Cup championship game is won by the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association, which triumphed over the Ottawa Capitals (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: William Shatner Age: 81 Occupation: Actor Known For: Becoming a cultural icon for his portrayal of Capt. James T. Kirk on the sci-fi series ‘Star Trek’ and in many of its namesake movies, starring on the series ‘T. J. Hooker,’ ‘The Practice’ and ‘Boston Legal,’ various work as a musician, author, producer, director and celebrity pitch

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Matthew Broderick Age: 50 Occupation: Actor Known For: Playing the title character in the classic movie ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ voicing Adult Simba in ‘The Lion King’ film franchise, portraying Leo Bloom in the Hollywood and Broadway productions of ‘The Producers,’ winning two Tony Awards, and his marriage to Sarah Jessica Parker

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Spike Lee Age: 55 Occupation: Director, Producer, Writer and Actor Known For: Earning two Oscar nominations for helming controversial socio-political films like ‘Do the Right Thing,’ ‘Jungle Fever’ and ‘Malcolm X’ as well as documentaries including ‘When The Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts’ and ’4 Little Girls,’ sometimes lacking

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Glenn Close Age: 65 Occupation: Actress Known For: Being a six-time Oscar nominee for her roles in movies including ‘The Big Chill,’ ‘Fatal Attraction’ and ‘Dangerous Liaisons,’ winning three Tonys for her work on Broadway, and her current role on the TV series ‘Damages’

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Queen Latifah Age: 42 Occupation: Singer, Rapper and Actress Known For: Successful 1990s rap singles like ‘Ladies First’ and ‘U.N.I.T.Y.,’ starring on the sitcom ‘Living Single,’ her Oscar-nominated role in ‘Chicago,’ other films including ‘Living Out Loud,’ ‘Beauty Shop’ and ‘Hairspray,’ and her departure into more mainstream mus

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Rob Lowe Age: 48 Occupation: Actor Known For: Starring in movies such as ‘The Outsiders,’ ‘About Last Night…,’ ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ and ‘Wayne’s World,’ prominent television roles on ‘The West Wing,’ ‘Brothers & Sisters’ and ‘Parks and Recreation,’ a messy and much-mocked 1988 sex tape scandal, and somehow getting more attractive w

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Flavor Flav Age: 53 Occupation: Rapper and Television Personality Known For: Rising to prominence as a member of the controversial rap group Public Enemy, known for songs like ‘Don’t Believe the Hype,’ ‘Fight the Power’ and ’911 Is a Joke,’ starring on VH1 reality shows including ‘The Surreal Life,’ ‘Strange Love’ and ‘Flavor of Lov

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Bret Michaels Age: 49 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Singing lead for the band Poison on songs like ‘Talk Dirty to Me,’ ‘Nothin’ but a Good Time’ and ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn,’ winning ‘Celebrity Apprentice 3,’ several well-publicized health problems, and starring on the ‘Rock of Love’ reality franchise, in wh

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: William H. Macy Age: 62 Occupation: Actor Known For: Winning an Academy Award for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in ‘Fargo,’ roles in other movies including ‘Boogie Nights,’ ‘Magnolia’ and ‘Seabiscuit,’ his current role on the Showtime series ‘Shameless,’ and his long marriage to actress Felicity Huffman

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1912 – The Girl Guides — later renamed the Girl Scouts of the USA — are founded (More info) 1933 – Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the nation in the first of his “fireside chats” (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Liza Minnelli Age: 66 Occupation: Actress and Singer Known For: Winning a 1972 Oscar for her role as Sally Bowles in the film version of the musical ‘Cabaret,’ starring in other movies like ‘Arthur,’ being a four-time Tony Award recipient, and being the daughter of singer/actress Judy Garland

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1861 – The Constitution of the Confederate States of America is adopted (More info) 1941 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Lend-Lease Act into law, allowing American-built war supplies to be shipped to the Allies on loan (More info) 1993 – Janet Reno is confirmed by the United States Senate and sworn in the

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Terrence Howard Age: 43 Occupation: Actor Known For: His Oscar-nominated role in ‘Hustle & Flow,’ other film performances in ‘Crash,’ ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Red Tails,’ starring on ‘Law & Order: LA,’ and having a nasty temper that’s resulted in several arrests for assault

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jon Hamm Age: 41 Occupation: Actor Known For: His Golden Globe-winning role as advertising executive Don Draper in the AMC drama series ‘Mad Men,’ a notable multi-episode stint on ’30 Rock,’ movie roles in ‘Kissing Jessica Stein’ and ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still,’ and being People’s 2008 Sexiest Man Alive

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1848 – The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is ratified, ending the Mexican-American War (More info) 1876 – The first discernible speech is transmitted over a telephone system by Alexander Graham Bell (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1841 – The US Supreme Court rules that captive Africans who had seized control of the ship carrying them had been taken into slavery illegally (More info) 1916 – Pancho Villa leads nearly 500 Mexican raiders in an attack against Columbus, New Mexico (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Juliette Binoche Age: 48 Occupation: Actress Known For: Her Oscar-winning role in ‘The English Patient,’ roles in other films including ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’ and ‘Chocolat,’ and her political activism in her native France

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1817 – The New York Stock Exchange is founded (More info) 1948 – The Supreme Court rules that religious instruction in public schools violates the US Constitution (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Aidan Quinn Age: 53 Occupation: Actor Known For: Film roles in movies such as ‘Desperately Seeking Susan,’ ‘Benny and Joon,’ ‘Legends of the Fall,’ ‘Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein’ and ‘Michael Collins,’ and television appearances on shows like ‘Third Watch’