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

1580 – Sir Francis Drake finishes his circumnavigation of the globe (More info)

1789 – Thomas Jefferson is appointed the first United States Secretary of State (More info)

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Nia Vardalos
Age: 50
Occupation: Actress and Screenwriter
Known For: Writing and starring in the 2002 Academy Award–nominated film 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'

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

1789 – The Judiciary Act of 1789, which establishes the Supreme Court of the United States, is passed by Congress and signed by President George Washington (More info)

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Joan Jett
Age: 54
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, who had hits such as 'I Love Rock 'n' Roll,' 'I Hate Myself for Loving You,' 'Do You Want to Touch Me,' and 'Bad Reputation,' her love of black leather, and being one of rock music's most enduring female vocalists

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

1789 – The office of United States Postmaster General is established (More info)

1862 – President Abraham Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which proposes to free all slaves of rebel states as of January 1, 1863 (More info)

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

1780 – American General Benedict Arnold commits treason by giving the British the plans to West Point (More info)

1792 – The National Convention declares France a republic and abolishes the monarchy (More info)

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

1881 – US President James Garfield dies of wounds suffered in a July 2 shooting (More info)

1934 – Bruno Hauptmann is arrested for the kidnap and murder of Charles Lindbergh, Jr. (More info)

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

Jimmy Fallon
Age: 38
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, and Talk-Show Host
Known For: Six years as a cast member of 'Saturday Night Live,' hosting 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,' combining music and comedy to create buzzy segments with artists like Justin Timberlake and Bruce Springsteen

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Jada Pinkett Smith
Age: 42
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Appearing in more than 20 films, starring in the TV series 'HawthoRNe,' her marriage to actor Will Smith, and being the mother of actor Jaden Smith and singer Willow Smith

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

1793 – George Washington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building (More info)

1837 – Tiffany & Young -- later Tiffany and Co. -- is founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and Teddy Young in New York City (More info)

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