Chris Chaberski

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Tom Waits
Age: 63
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

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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 U.S. naval base at Oahu Island's Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to enter World War II (more info)

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Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Little Richard
Age: 80
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 might very well not exist

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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 U.S. Constitution is ratified, bringing an end to the prohibition of alcohol in America (more info)

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Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Jeff Bridges
Age: 63
Occupation: Actor and Musician
Known For: Winning an Oscar for his work in 'Crazy Heart,' and starring in other films like 'Starman,' 'The Fabulous Baker Boys,' 'True Grit' and 'The Big Lebowski'

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1875: Notorious New York City politician Boss Tweed escapes from prison and flees the country (more info)

1918: President Woodrow Wilson sails for the World War I peace talks in Versailles, becoming the first U.S. president to travel to Europe while in office (more info)

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Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Ozzy Osbourne
Age: 64
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Selling over 100 million albums worldwide both as a solo artist and a member of Black Sabbath, songs like 'Paranoid,' 'Iron Man' and 'Crazy Train,' an indecipherable and much-mocked mumble, and starring with his family in the reality show 'The Osbournes'

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1818: Illinois becomes the 21st U.S. state (more info)

1964: Police arrest over 800 students at the University of California-Berkeley following their takeover and sit-in at the administration building to demonstrate against the regents' decision to forbid protests on U.C. property (more info)

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Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Kaley Cuoco
Age: 27
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing blonde beauty Penny on 'The Big Bang Theory,' and roles on other shows such as '8 Simple Rules' and in films like 'Lucky 13'

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1981: In Geneva, representatives from the United States and the Soviet Union begin to negotiate intermediate-range nuclear-weapons reductions in Europe (more info)

1982: Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,' the best-selling album of all time, is released (more info)

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Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Anna Faris
Age: 36
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Roles in films such as the 'Scary Movie' franchise, 'The Hot Chick,' 'Lost in Translation,' 'The House Bunny' and 'What's Your Number?'

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1929: American explorer Richard Byrd and three companions become the first to fly over the South Pole (more info)

1947: Despite strong Arab opposition, the United Nations votes for the partition of Palestine and the creation of the independent Jewish state of Israel (more info)

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