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

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:

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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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:

1787 – The United States Constitution is signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (More info)

1978 – The Camp David Accords are signed by Israel and Egypt (More info)

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Constantine Maroulis
Age: 37
Occupation: Singer and Actor
Known For: Placing sixth in the fourth season of 'American Idol,' and his role in the musical 'Rock of Ages.'

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Amy Poehler
Age: 41
Occupation: Actress and Comedienne
Known For: Her seven years of stellar work on 'Saturday Night Live,' starring on the sitcom 'Parks and Recreation' and her close friendship with fellow comedienne Tina Fey. Poehler recently split from actor Will Arnett.

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Fiona Apple
Age: 35
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Hits like 'Shadowboxer' and 'Criminal' in the late 1990s before she unfortunately faded from view just a few years later

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

1814 – Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America's national anthem, 'The Star-Spangled Banner' (More info)

1898 – Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film (More info)

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