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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Dr. Maya Angelou Age: 84 Occupation: Author and Poet Known For: Being one of the most celebrated writers of her generation with dozens of awards and over 30 honorary doctoral degrees, penning classic works like ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,’ reciting her poem ‘On the Pulse of Morning’ at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration, and

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Alec Baldwin Age: 54 Occupation: Actor Known For: His Academy Award-nominated role in ‘The Cooler,’ appearing in other movies including ‘The Hunt for Red October,’ ‘The Aviator’ and ‘The Departed,’ winning two Emmys for his starring role on ’30 Rock,’ his former marriage to Kim Basinger, and being perhaps the world’s most staunchly ar

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1860 – The first successful United States Pony Express run begins (More info) 1882 – Jesse James is killed by Robert Ford, one of his own gang members (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Emmylou Harris Age: 65 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Winning 12 Grammys during her legendary country/bluegrass career, which includes the No. 1 singles ‘Together Again,’ ‘Beneath Still Waters’ and ‘(Lost His Love) On Our Last Date,’ the soundtrack to ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ and her best-selling collaborat

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1513 – Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first sights land in what is now Florida (More info) 1917 – President Woodrow Wilson asks the US Congress for a declaration of war on Germany (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1700 – English pranksters begin popularizing the annual tradition of April Fools’ Day by playing practical jokes on each other (More info) 1933 – The Nazi persecution of Jews begins in Germany with a boycott of Jewish businesses (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Debbie Reynolds Age: 80 Occupation: Actress, Singer and Dancer Known For: Her Academy Award nomination for ‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown,’ memorable appearances in other movies like ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ and the recent ‘One For The Money,’ famously losing her husband Eddie Fisher to her friend Elizabeth Taylor, her Emmy Award-winning ro

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1492 – Spain’s Queen Isabella orders her 150,000 Jewish subjects to convert to Christianity or face expulsion from the country (More info) 1889 – The Eiffel Tower opens in Paris (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Christopher Walken Age: 69 Occupation: Actor and Dancer Known For: His Oscar-winning role in ‘The Deer Hunter,’ appearing in dozens of other movies including ‘Annie Hall,’ ‘True Romance,’ ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘Hairspray,’ and showing off his surprisingly mad dance skills in the 2001 video for Fatboy Slim’s song ‘Weapon of Choice’ Read

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1842 – Anesthesia is used for the first time during surgery (More info) 1867 – US Secretary of State William H. Seward agrees to purchase Alaska from Russia for $7 million (More info)