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Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Fran Drescher Age: 55 Occupation: Actress Known For: Her role as Fran Fine in the hit TV series, 'The Nanny,' appearing in films such as 'This Is Spinal Tap,' being a uterine cancer survivor, and having a voice that could peel paint off the walls

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1918 – President Woodrow Wilson gives a speech before Congress in support of granting women the right to vote (More info) 1927 – Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 60 home runs in a season, a record that stood for 34 years (More info) 1949 – The Berlin Airlift ends after 15 months and more than 250,000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1913 – Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the engine that bears his name, disappears from a steamship while traveling from Belgium to England (More info) 1966 – The Chevrolet Camaro goes on sale (More info)

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Bryant Gumbel Age: 64 Occupation: Television Journalist and Sportscaster Known For: Fifteen years as co-host of NBC's 'The Today Show,' and currently hosting HBO's acclaimed investigative series 'Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel'

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Hilary Duff Age: 25 Occupation: Actress and Singer Known For: Playing the title role in the Disney Channel series, 'Lizzie McGuire,' appearing in the films 'Cheaper by the Dozen' and 'A Cinderella Story,' selling over 13 million records worldwide, her clothing and fragrance lines, and her marriage to NHL player Mike Comrie

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 48 BC – Upon landing in Egypt, Roman general and politician Pompey the Great is murdered on the orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt (More info) 1920 – Eight Chicago White Sox players are indicted for fixing the 1919 World Series in the so-called Black Sox Scandal (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1821 – Mexico gains its independence from Spain (More info) 1908 – The first Ford Model T automobile leaves a factory in Detroit, Michigan (More info)

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Gwyneth Paltrow Age: 40 Occupation: Actress, Model, and Author Known For: Winning an Oscar for 1998's 'Shakespeare in Love,' her guest-starring appearances on 'Glee,' her lifestyle site Goop.com, her marriage to Coldplay's Chris Martin, and her overall inflated sense of self

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Olivia Newton-John Age: 64 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Actress Known For: Winning four Grammy Awards for songs such as 'I Honestly Love You' and 'Physical,' starring in the smash movie musical 'Grease,' being a breast cancer survivor, and her work as an environmental and animal rights activist

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)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1775 – Continental Army Colonel Ethan Allen is captured by the British (More info) 1789 – The first Congress of the United States approves 12 amendments to the US Constitution, the first 10 of which become the Bill of Rights (More info) 1911 – Ground is broken for Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts (More info) 1957

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Will Smith Age: 44 Occupation: Actor, Producer, and Rapper Known For: Songs such as 'Summertime' as part of the duo known as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, starring in the sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' roles in films such as 'Six Degrees of Separation,' 'Independence Day,' and the 'Men in Black' franchise, his marriage

Fresh of her TV appearance on Parks and Recreation last week, now I hear Olympia Snowe is going to be writing a book. Snowe decided this year she was not going to be running for re-election this fall because ‘‘sensible center has now virtually disappeared’’ in Washington. I think it will be an interesting read.

I really don’t do much with apples. I eat them. And when someone else makes it I eat apple pie (mmm, pie). I know Granny Smith and Red Delicious. That is the extents of my apple know how. In Martha Stewart magazine there's an interesting story about pomologist John Bunker from Super Chilly Farm in Palermo where they have more than 200 heirloom varieties.

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

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) 1890 – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy (More info) 1906 – US President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Devil