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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Bryan Cranston Age: 56 Occupation: Actor Known For: Playing patriarch Hal in the sitcom ‘Malcolm in the Middle,’ winning three Emmys for his portrayal of Walter White in the drama ‘Breaking Bad,’ and roles in movies such as ‘That Thing You Do!,’ ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ and the upcoming ‘Rock of Ages’

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1850 – Senator Daniel Webster gives his “Seventh of March” speech endorsing the Compromise of 1850 in order to prevent a possible civil war (More info) 1876 – Alexander Graham Bell is granted a patent for an invention he calls the telephone (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1836 – The Alamo falls to Mexican forces (More info) 1857 – The Supreme Court of the United States rules in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case that slaves are not US citizens (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Rob Reiner Age: 65 Occupation: Actor, Director, Writer and Producer Known For: Earning two Emmys playing Michael “Meathead” Stivic on ‘All in the Family’ before going on to a successful directing career helming films like ‘Stand by Me,’ ‘When Harry Met Sally…,’ ‘Misery’ and ‘A Few Good Men,’ his political activism, and a former marr

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1770 – Five Americans are killed by British troops in an event that would later become known as the Boston Massacre (More info) 1872 – George Westinghouse patents the air brake (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Penn Jillette Age: 57 Occupation: Comedian, Magician and Illusionist Known For: His work with fellow illusionist Teller in the duo known as Penn & Teller, his advocacy of atheism, free-market economics and scientific skepticism, appearing in music videos with artists including the Ramones and Katy Perry, and giving his daughter th

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1789 – The first session of the United States Congress is held in New York City as the US Constitution takes effect (More info) 1917 – Jeannette Rankin of Montana becomes the first female member of the United States House of Representatives (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Patricia Heaton Age: 54 Occupation: Actress Known For: Her Emmy-winning portrayal of Debra Barone on the long-running sitcom ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ her current gig on ‘The Middle,’ and being a rare Hollywood Republican

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1820 – The US Congress passes the Missouri Compromise, a bill that temporarily resolves the first serious political clash between slavery and antislavery interests (More info) 1887 – Anne Sullivan begins teaching 6-year-old Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing after a severe illness at the age of 19 months (Mo

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Julie Bowen Age: 42 Occupation: Actress Known For: Starring roles on the TV series ‘Ed,’ ‘Boston Legal’ and ‘Modern Family,’ and appearing in films like ‘Happy Gilmore,’ ‘Jumping the Broom’ and ‘Horrible Bosses’

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1836 – The Republic of Texas declares its independence from Mexico (More info) 1877 – The US Congress declares Rutherford B. Hayes the winner of the previous November’s election, even though Samuel J. Tilden won the popular vote (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jon Bon Jovi Age: 50 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Philanthropist Known For: Heading up the band Bon Jovi, whose chart-topping singles include ‘You Give Love a Bad Name,’ ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ and ‘Bad Medicine,’ earning an Oscar nomination for the song ‘Blaze of Glory,’ founding community pay-what-you-can restaurant JBJ

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Roger Daltrey Age: 68 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Actor Known For: Being the founder and frontman of the legendary band The Who, known for singles including ‘I Can See for Miles,’ ‘Pinball Wizard,’ ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again,’ ‘Who Are You’ and ‘You Better You Bet,’ and acting in dozens of movies, TV series and stage sho

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1781 – The Continental Congress adopts the Articles of Confederation (More info) 1790 – The first United States census is authorized (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 46 BC – Julius Caesar proclaims the first Leap Day (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Dennis Farina Age: 68 Occupation: Actor Known For: Movies like ‘Midnight Run,’ ‘Get Shorty,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Snatch,’ starring as Detective Joe Fontana on ‘Law & Order,’ and his current role on the HBO drama ‘Luck’

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1784 – John Wesley charters the Methodist Church in the United States (More info) 1883 – The first vaudeville theater opens in Boston, Massachusetts (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Bernadette Peters Age: 65 Occupation: Actress, Singer and Author Known For: Being one of the most critically acclaimed Broadway performers in history, appearing in the films ‘Silent Movie,’ ‘The Jerk,’ ‘Pennies from Heaven’ and ‘Annie,’ having a voice like buttah, and her mass of trademark red curls

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Neal Schon Age: 58 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist Known For: Being the only member of Journey to have recorded on all of the band’s albums, previous work with Santana, and becoming a tabloid darling after embarking on an icky PDA-filled affair with married ‘Real Housewives’ star Michaele Salahi

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1827 – A group of masked and costumed students dance through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, marking the beginning of the city’s famous Mardi Gras celebrations (More info) 1951 – The Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution, limiting Presidents to two terms, is ratified (More info)