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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1851 – The first YMCA in North America is established in Montreal, Quebec (More info) 1935 – Walter Liggett, American newspaper editor and muckraker, is killed in gangland murder (More info) 1958 – The John Birch Society is founded in the United States (More info) 1965 – ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ debuts on CBS, airi

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Dame Judi Dench Age: 77 Occupation: Actress Known For: Extensive stage work, playing M in the James Bond films, acclaimed work in movies such as ‘Shakespeare in Love,’ ‘Chocolat,’ ‘Mrs Henderson Presents,’ and ‘Notes on a Scandal,’ and receiving two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Kim Basinger Age: 58 Occupation: Actress Known For: Winning an Oscar for her performance in ‘L.A. Confidential,’ roles in other films like ‘Batman,’ ‘The Natural,’ ’9½ Weeks,’ and ’8 Mile,’ a former marriage to ’30 Rock’ actor Alec Baldwin, and numerous court battles with him over custody of their daughter

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1863 – President Abraham Lincoln offers his conciliatory plan for reunification of the United States with his Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (More info) 1980 – Music icon John Lennon is murdered by a mentally unstable fan in front of The Dakota apartment building in New York City (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Tom Waits Age: 62 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Composer Known For: His distinctive gravelly voice, composing the music for movies like ‘One from the Heart,’ cover versions of his songs by artists like Bruce Springsteen, the Eagles, and Rod Stewart, and his legions of devoted fans

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1787 – Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the United States Constitution (More info) 1941 – In an early-morning sneak attack, Japanese warplanes bomb the US naval base at Oahu Island’s Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to enter World War II (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Janine Turner Age: 49 Occupation: Actress Known For: Appearing on the iconic dramedy ‘Northern Exposure’ and the Lifetime original series ‘Strong Medicine,’ and in movies like ‘Cliffhanger’ and ‘Dr. T & the Women’

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1865 – The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, resulting in a ban of slavery (More info) 1884 – The Washington Monument in Washington, DC is completed (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Little Richard Age: 79 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Known For: Helping define the dynamic sound of rock and roll in the 1950s with his frenetic piano playing and raspy, shouted vocals on classics like ‘Tutti Frutti,’ ‘Long Tall Sally’ and ‘Good Golly, Miss Molly,’ and creating a flamboyant style without which Prince ma

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1848 – In a message before Congress, President James K. Polk sparks the Gold Rush when he confirms that large amounts of the precious metal had been discovered in California (More info) 1933 – The 21st Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, bringing an end to the prohibition of alcohol in America (More info) 19

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1804 – At Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Napoleon Bonaparte crowns himself Emperor of the French, the first French Emperor in a thousand years (More info) 1823 – During his annual address to Congress, President James Monroe proclaims a new US foreign policy initiative that becomes known as the Monroe Doctrine (More in

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Lucy Liu Age: 43 Occupation: Actress Known For: Playing deliciously vicious and ill-mannered attorney Ling Woo in the television series ‘Ally McBeal,’ and appearing in movies such as ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ ‘Chicago,’ ‘Kill Bill,’ and ‘Kung Fu Panda’