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1633 – The Holy Office in Rome forces Galileo to recant his view that the Sun is the center of the Universe (More info) 1944 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the G.I. Bill into law (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1788 – The US Constitution is ratified and goes into effect (More info) 1948 – Columbia Records introduces the long-playing record album in a public demonstration at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Ray Davies Age: 68 Occupation: Singer and Songwriter Known For: Heading up British Invasion band the Kinks with hits such as ‘You Really Got Me’ and straight-male nightmare ‘Lola,’ a long solo career, and fathering a daughter with Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1837 – Queen Victoria ascends to the British throne (More info) 1840 – Samuel Morse receives the patent for the telegraph (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Sir Paul McCartney Age: 70 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Living Legend Known For: Being half of the Lennon/McCartney songwriting team that catapulted the Beatles to fame, later forming the group Wings with his late wife Linda, a long solo career during which he’s composed film scores and classical music, his work on behalf of an

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1215 – King John of England puts his seal on the Magna Carta (More info) 1775 – George Washington accepts an assignment to lead the Continental Army (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Courteney Cox Age: 48 Occupation: Actress Known For: Her roles as Monica Geller on ‘Friends’ and as Jules Cobb on ‘Cougar Town,’ other roles on shows like ‘Family Ties’ and ‘Dirt,’ starring in the ‘Scream’ movie franchise, being that girl Bruce Springsteen pulls onstage to boogie in his ‘Dancing in the Dark’ video, and her now-former

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Donald Trump Age: 66 Occupation: Entrepreneur, TV Personality and Egomaniac Known For: Helming NBC’s ‘Apprentice’ franchise, his namesake hotel, casino and residential properties, his inane claims that President Obama isn’t an American citizen, and having quite possibly the worst hair of anyone ever

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Malcolm McDowell Age: 69 Occupation: Actor Known For: Being the human embodiment of a nightmare in the movie ‘A Clockwork Orange,’ starring in other films including ‘Caligula,’ ‘Star Trek: Generations’ and ‘Tank Girl,’ television appearances on ‘Entourage’ and ‘Heroes,’ and his narration of the seminal 1982 documentary ‘The Compleat B

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1942 – Anne Frank receives a diary for her 13th birthday (More info) 1963 – Civil rights leader Medgar Evers is assassinated in front of his Mississippi home by Ku Klux Klan member Byron De La Beckwith (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jim Nabors Age: 82 Occupation: Actor and Singer Known For: Playing Gomer Pyle on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ and its spin-off ‘Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.,’ appearing in movies including ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ and ‘Stroker Ace,’ and having a surprisingly rich, baritone voice that he lent to 28 albums and numerous singles Read Mo

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1962 – Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clarence Anglin allegedly become the only prisoners to escape from the prison on Alcatraz Island (More info) 1963 – Alabama Gov. George Wallace unsuccessfully tries to physically block two black students from registering at the University of Alabama (More info)