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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Mikhail Baryshnikov Age: Dancer, Choreographer and Actor Occupation: 64 Known For: Being one of the greatest and most legendary male ballet dancers of all time, being the artistic director of the American Ballet Theatre, and an acting career that includes an Oscar nomination for ‘The Turning Point’ and a multi-episode gig on ‘Sex and

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1785 – The University of Georgia is founded, becoming the first public university in the United States (More info) 1888 – The National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, DC (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1788 – Captain Arthur Phillip guides a fleet of 11 British ships carrying convicts to the colony of New South Wales, effectively founding Australia (More info) 1961 – President John F. Kennedy appoints Janet Travell as his personal physician, making her the first woman in history to hold the post (More info) Read Mor

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Eddie Van Halen Age: 57 Occupation: Guitar God Known For: Being one of the most influential, original, and talented rock guitarists of the 20th century, co-founding the legendary band Van Halen, songs like ‘Runnin’ with the Devil,’ ‘Jump’ and ‘Right Now,’ and a former marriage to lookalike actress Valerie Bertinelli

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Alicia Keys Age: 31 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Selling 30 million albums worldwide, winning a boatload of Grammys, charting singles like ‘Fallin’,’ ‘A Woman’s Worth,’ ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ and ‘No One,’ and her marriage to producer Swizz Beatz

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1915 – Alexander Graham Bell inaugurates US transcontinental telephone service, speaking from New York to Thomas Watson in San Francisco (More info) 1924 – The French Alps hosts the first Winter Olympics games (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Neil Diamond Age: 71 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Being the third most successful adult contemporary artist ever on the Billboard chart with dozens of hits including the chart-toppers ‘Cracklin Rosie,’ ‘Song Sung Blue,’ ‘Desiree,’ ‘You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,’ ‘Love On The Rocks,’ ‘America,’ ‘Yesterday’s Song

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1848 – James W. Marshall finds gold at Sutter’s Mill near Sacramento, triggering the California Gold Rush (More info) 1908 – In England, Robert Baden-Powell organizes the first Boy Scout troop (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1849 – Elizabeth Blackwell is awarded her M.D. by the Geneva Medical College of Geneva, New York, becoming the first female doctor in the United States (More info) 1957 – Machines at the Wham-O toy company roll out the first batch of their aerodynamic plastic discs, better known as Frisbees (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Rutger Hauer Age: 68 Occupation: Actor Known For: Appearing in films like ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Sin City,’ ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Batman Begins,’ and being a dedicated environmentalist who also founded the Rutger Hauer Starfish Association, an AIDS awareness organization

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1970 – The Boeing 747, the world’s first “jumbo jet,” enters commercial service (More info) 1973 – The US Supreme Court delivers its decision in Roe v. Wade, legalizing elective abortion in all 50 states (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Steve Perry Age: 63 Occupation: Singer and Songwriter Known For: His soaring vocals on songs like ‘Lights,’ ‘Don’t Stop Believin” and ‘Open Arms’ as the lead singer of Journey and during a solo career that included hits like ‘Oh Sherrie,’ ‘She’s Mine’ and ‘Foolish Heart,’ and being widely considered by anyone who knows anything as one

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jack Nicklaus Age: 72 Occupation: Retired Professional Golfer Known For: His nickname “The Golden Bear,” winning 18 major championships on the PGA Tour over a span of 25 years, having the largest golf course design company in the world, and authoring several bestselling instructional and biographical books

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1789 – The first American novel, ‘The Power of Sympathy or the Triumph of Nature Founded in Truth,’ is printed in Boston, Massachusetts (More info) 1954 – The USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine, is launched (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Paul Stanley Age: 60 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Being the rhythm guitarist, primary lead vocalist and “Starchild” for the legendary rock band Kiss, known for scores of popular songs like ‘Shout It Out Loud,’ ‘Detroit Rock City’ and ‘I Was Made for Lovin’ You’

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1801 – John Marshall is appointed the Chief Justice of the United States (More info) 1920 – The American Civil Liberties Union is founded (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Dolly Parton Age: 66 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Actress Known For: Being one of the most successful female country artists of all time, appearing in movies like ’9 to 5,’ ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘Joyful Noise,’ her ginormous bustline, admitting to copious plastic surgery without shame

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1915 – The electric neon sign was patented in the United States by Frenchman George Claude (More info) 1953 – Almost 70 percent of all television sets in the US are tuned in to ‘I Love Lucy’ to watch Lucy Ricardo have baby Ricky (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1778 – James Cook is the first known European to discover the Hawaiian Islands, which he names the Sandwich Islands (More info) 1919 – President Woodrow Wilson attends the Paris Peace Conference that would formally end World War I and lay the groundwork for the formation of the League of Nations (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Kevin Costner Age: 57 Occupation: Actor, Director and Screenwriter Known For: Winning two Oscars for ‘Dances with Wolves,’ acclaimed work in other films like ‘Field of Dreams,’ ‘Bull Durham,’ ‘The Bodyguard,’ ‘Tin Cup’ and ‘The Untouchables,’ and having tomatoes thrown at him after appearing in ‘Waterworld’ and ‘The Postman’ Read Mor