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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1926 – ‘Sam ‘n’ Henry’ — later renamed ‘Amos ‘n’ Andy’ — first airs and goes on to become one of the most popular radio programs in American history (More info) 1932 – Hattie W. Caraway becomes the first woman elected to the United States Senate (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Naomi Judd Age: 66 Occupation: Singer and Songwriter Known For: Joining forces with her daughter Wynonna to form the Grammy-winning duo The Judds, which had 15 number one country hits including ‘Mama He’s Crazy,’ ‘Why Not Me’ and ‘Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Ol’ Days)’

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1908 – President Theodore Roosevelt makes the Grand Canyon a national monument (More info) 1935 – Amelia Earhart becomes the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1920 – The League of Nations formally comes into being (More info) 1941 – Franklin Roosevelt introduces the lend-lease program to Congress, which was intended to help Britain beat back Hitler’s advance while keeping America only indirectly involved in World War II (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Rod Stewart Age: 67 Occupation: Singer and Songwriter Known For: His distinctive raspy voice, his work with The Jeff Beck Group and the Faces, hits like ‘Maggie May,’ ‘Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)’ and ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?,’ and a later career reinterpreting classic songs written by others

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1493 – Columbus spots three manatees, mistakes them for mermaids, and describes them as “not half as beautiful as they are painted” (More info) 1768 – In London, England, Philip Astley stages the wold’s first modern circus (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jimmy Page Age: 68 Occupation: Musician, Songwriter and Producer Known For: Being a member of the 1960s group The Yardbirds before going on to found the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, being considered one of the most influential guitarists and songwriters in rock music, and being a two-time inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of F

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Rowan Atkinson Age: 57 Occupation: Actor, Comedian and Screenwriter Known For: Being one of the UK’s most successful comedians, starring as the title character in the films ‘Bean,’ ‘Mr. Bean’s Holiday,’ ‘Johnny English,’ and ‘Johnny English Reborn,’ and also starring in the spy spoof ‘Never Say Never Again’

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1838 – Samuel Morse demonstrates his telegraph system for the first time (More info) 1907 – Maria Montessori opens her first school and daycare center for working class children in Rome, Italy (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Robert Duvall Age: 81 Occupation: Actor and Director Known For: A career spanning more than 50 years that includes such legendary films as ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Network,’ ‘The Great Santini,’ ‘Apocalypse Now’ and the cult classic ‘True Romance,’ his Oscar-winning performance in ‘Tender Mercies,’ and being a rare Hollywood Republican Read