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This Day in Sports History — August 29
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This Day in Sports History — August 28
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Sports Birthdays for August 27 — Jim Thome and More
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This Day in Sports History — August 27
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This Day in History for August 27 – Battle of Dresden and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1813 – French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte defeats a larger force of Austrians, Russians, and Prussians at the Battle of Dresden (More info)
1859 – Petroleum is discovered in Titusville, Penn., leading to the world’s first commercially successful oil well (More info)
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This Day in Sports History — August 25
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Sports Birthdays for August 25 — Rollie Fingers and More
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Celebrity Birthdays for August 24 – Marlee Matlin, Rupert Grint and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Marlee Matlin
Age: 47
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Oscar-winning work in ‘Children of a Lesser God,’ roles on TV shows such as ‘The West Wing,’ and performing on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ despite being almost completely deaf
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