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This Day in History for September 13 – Oslo Accords Signed and More
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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This Day in History for September 9 – California Gains Statehood and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – The Second Continental Congress changes the name of the nation from the United Colonies to the United States of America (More info)
1850 – California is admitted as the 31st US state, bypassing the usual waiting period of being a territory first (More info)
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Celebrity Birthdays for September 9 – Hugh Grant, Tom Wopat and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Hugh Grant
Age: 52
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Movies such as 'Four Weddings and a Funeral,' 'Notting Hill,' and 'Bridget Jones's Diary,' a long relationship with model Elizabeth Hurley, and a bout of temporary insanity when he hooked up with a street prostitute in 1995
Tom Wopat
Age: 61
Occupation: Actor and Singer
Known For: Playing Luke Duke in the long-running television series 'The Dukes of Hazzard,' Tony-nominated Broadway work, and recording eight albums