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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1866 – The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or ASPCA, is founded (More info) 1874 – The first Arbor Day results in over 1 million trees being planted (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: John Schneider Age: 52 Occupation: Actor and Singer Known For: Playing Bo Duke in the 1980s series ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ and Jonathan Kent on ‘Smallville,’ and releasing 18 country music singles including the chart-toppers ‘I’ve Been Around Enough to Know,’ ‘What’s a Memory Like You (Doing in a Love Like This)’ and ‘You’re the Last T

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jackie Chan Age: 58 Occupation: Actor and Martial Artist Known For: Showcasing his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts in more than 100 films, including ‘Rumble in the Bronx,’ ‘The Karate Kid’ and the ‘Rush Hour’ movie franchise, and being widely revered as a cultural icon both in h

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Merle Haggard Age: 75 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Creating country’s Bakersfield Sound along with his band the Strangers and Buck Owens, being part of the “outlaw country” movement, scores of No. 1 hits like ‘Okie from Muskogee,’ ‘I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink’ and ‘Natural High,’ and influencing cou

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Colin Powell Age: 75 Occupation: Retired Statesman and Army General Known For: Serving as National Security Advisor, Commander of the US Army Forces Command and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, being the 65th United States Secretary of State and the first African-American to hold the position, and going against the GOP establ

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Dr. Maya Angelou Age: 84 Occupation: Author and Poet Known For: Being one of the most celebrated writers of her generation with dozens of awards and over 30 honorary doctoral degrees, penning classic works like ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,’ reciting her poem ‘On the Pulse of Morning’ at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration, and

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Alec Baldwin Age: 54 Occupation: Actor Known For: His Academy Award-nominated role in ‘The Cooler,’ appearing in other movies including ‘The Hunt for Red October,’ ‘The Aviator’ and ‘The Departed,’ winning two Emmys for his starring role on ’30 Rock,’ his former marriage to Kim Basinger, and being perhaps the world’s most staunchly ar

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Emmylou Harris Age: 65 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Winning 12 Grammys during her legendary country/bluegrass career, which includes the No. 1 singles ‘Together Again,’ ‘Beneath Still Waters’ and ‘(Lost His Love) On Our Last Date,’ the soundtrack to ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ and her best-selling collaborat

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1700 – English pranksters begin popularizing the annual tradition of April Fools’ Day by playing practical jokes on each other (More info) 1933 – The Nazi persecution of Jews begins in Germany with a boycott of Jewish businesses (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Debbie Reynolds Age: 80 Occupation: Actress, Singer and Dancer Known For: Her Academy Award nomination for ‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown,’ memorable appearances in other movies like ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ and the recent ‘One For The Money,’ famously losing her husband Eddie Fisher to her friend Elizabeth Taylor, her Emmy Award-winning ro

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Christopher Walken Age: 69 Occupation: Actor and Dancer Known For: His Oscar-winning role in ‘The Deer Hunter,’ appearing in dozens of other movies including ‘Annie Hall,’ ‘True Romance,’ ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘Hairspray,’ and showing off his surprisingly mad dance skills in the 2001 video for Fatboy Slim’s song ‘Weapon of Choice’ Read

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Eric Clapton Age: 67 Occupation: Rock God Known For: Being the only three-time inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with the Yardbirds and Cream, and as a solo artist), being one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time, winning 17 Grammys, and classic songs like ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ ‘Crossroads,’ ‘Layla

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Elle Macpherson Age: 48 Occupation: Model, Actress and Entrepreneur Known For: Her nickname “The Body,” a record five cover appearances on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, her lingerie and skin care lines, hosting and producing ‘Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model’ and NBC’s upcoming show ‘Fashion Star,’ and looking better than

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Reba McEntire Age: 57 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Actress Known For: Being the best-selling female country artist of all time, releasing 26 albums and racking up 35 number one singles including ‘Whoever’s in New England,’ ‘Does He Love You’ and ‘Somebody,’ and starring on the sitcom ‘Reba’ and the upcoming ‘Malibu Country’ Rea

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1866 – President Andrew Johnson vetoes a civil rights bill which later becomes the 14th Amendment (More info) 1912 – Japanese cherry trees are planted along the Potomac, giving rise to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Mariah Carey Age: 42 Occupation: Singer and Songwriter Known For: Selling in excess of 200 million records worldwide and charting dozens of singles including ‘Vision of Love,’ ‘Hero’ and ‘One Sweet Day,’ suffering a very public physical and emotional breakdown in 2001, her marriage to actor and TV personality Nick Cannon, and her rece

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Diana Ross Age: 68 Occupation: Singer, Producer and Actress Known For: Fronting the groundbreaking Motown group the Supremes, which had No. 1 hits like ‘Where Did Our Love Go’ and ‘Stop! In the Name of Love,’ solo hits like ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,’ ‘Upside Down’ and ‘Endless Love,’ garnering an Oscar nomination for her role as

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Aretha Franklin Age: 70 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Being the undisputed Queen of Soul, winning a boatload of Grammys and other awards, songs like ‘Respect,’ ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,’ ‘Chain of Fools,’ ‘I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)’ and many more, and being the first female artist induct

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jim Parsons Age: 39 Occupation: Actor Known For: His brilliant, hilarious and Emmy-winning portrayal of Dr. Sheldon Cooper on the CBS sitcom ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ previous work on ‘Judging Amy’ and ‘Ed,’ copious stage work, and film roles in ‘The Big Year’ and ‘The Muppets’

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Ric Ocasek Age: 63 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Producer Known For: Fronting and being the principal songwriter for New Wave group The Cars, known for the songs ‘Just What I Needed,’ ‘My Best Friend’s Girl,’ ‘Shake It Up,’ ‘You Might Think’ and ‘Drive,’ producing albums for other artists like No Doubt, and his longtime