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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Joan Collins Age: 79 Occupation: Actress Known For: Playing the heavily shoulder-padded Alexis Colby on the 1980s prime-time soap ‘Dynasty,’ earlier work in the movies ‘The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing’ and ‘Rally ‘Round the Flag, Boys!,’ being the sister of novelist Jackie Collins, and never shying away from a good catfight Read Mor

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1906 – The Wright brothers are granted a US patent for their “Flying Machine” (More info) 1947 – The Truman Doctrine provides aid to Greece and Turkey in an effort to combat the spread of Communism (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Naomi Campbell Age: 42 Occupation: Supermodel Known For: Being part of an elite group that came to be known as “supermodels” in the 1980s and 1990s, being one of the first prominent black models, appearing in George Michael’s ‘Freedom! ’90′ video, previous relationships with celebs like Mike Tyson and Robert De Niro, and having a lege

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Mr. T Age: 60 Occupation: Actor Known For: His role as B. A. Baracus on the series ‘The A-Team’ and as boxer Clubber Lang in the movie ‘Rocky III,’ his appearances as a professional wrestler, his mohawk and gold jewelry, and starring on the reality show ‘I Pity the Fool,’ which borrowed his trademark catchphrase

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1881 – The American Red Cross is founded (More info) 1927 – Charles Lindbergh completes the world’s first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Janet Jackson Age: 47 Occupation: Singer, Dancer and Actress Known For: Dozens of hit singles including ‘Control,’ ‘Rhythm Nation’ and ‘That’s the Way Love Goes,’ early TV roles on ‘Good Times’ and ‘Fame,’ movie work in ‘Poetic Justice’ and the ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ film franchise, being of the world’s most awarded artists, and of

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1928 – Mickey Mouse premieres in his first cartoon, ‘Plane Crazy’ (More info) 1940 – McDonald’s opens its first restaurant in San Bernardino, Calif. (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Wavy Gravy Age: 76 Occupation: Cultural Icon Known For: His hippie appearance, personality and beliefs, dressing as a clown during political protests because he felt he was less likely to be arrested that way, being the official clown of the Grateful Dead, co-founding organizations including Camp Winnarainbow and the activist commune

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1804 – The Lewis and Clark Expedition begins its historic journey (More info) 1904 – St. Louis, Mo. hosts the first Olympic Games in the United States (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: George Lucas Age: 68 Occupation: Writer, Producer and Director Known For: Creating the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, endlessly tinkering with it to the great annoyance of fans, co-creating the ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise along with Steven Spielberg, directing films like ‘American Graffiti,’ and being the founder, chairman and CEO of Lucasfilm