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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Alex Van Halen
Age: 59
Occupation: Rock drummer
Known For: Being one half of the brother duo who created the rock colossus that is Van Halen, winning a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance for the album ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge,’ and for being an ordained minister, having performed marriage ceremonies for both his brother and former sister-in-law.

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Jack Klugman
Age: 90
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing Tony Randall’s sloppy roommate Oscar Madison on the sitcom ‘The Odd Couple,’ starring in the drama series ‘Quincy, M.E.,’ movie roles in ’12 Angry Men’ and ‘Days of Wine and Roses,’ and his marriage to actress and frequent game-show panelist, the late Brett Somers

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1865 – The steamboat Sultana explodes on the Mississippi River and kills 1,700 passengers, many of whom were discharged Union soldiers (More info)

1956 – Rocky Marciano becomes the only heavyweight boxing champion to retire with a perfect record (More info)

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Summer movie season is gearing up — this weekend offers no fewer than four new flicks opening in wide release.

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Carol Burnett
Age: 79
Occupation: Actress, Comedienne, Singer and Writer
Known For: Her 11-year run on the brilliant variety program ‘The Carol Burnett Show,’ the famous ear-tug she always gave at the end of each show as a shout-out to her grandmother, film work in ‘The Four Seasons,’ ‘Annie’ and ‘Noises Off,’ and TV roles on ‘Mama’s Family,’ ‘Mad About You’ and ‘Glee’

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1865 – Union cavalry troopers corner and shoot dead John Wilkes Booth, assassin of President Lincoln (More info)

1933 – The Gestapo, the official secret police force of Nazi Germany, is established (More info)

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Want physically and emotionally healthy kids? According to new data released by Rutgers University, it could be as simple as having family meals together at home.

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Al Pacino
Age: 72
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Winning an Oscar for his performance in ‘Scent of a Woman,’ other nominations for his roles in movies such as ‘The Godfather’ franchise, ‘Serpico,’ ‘Scarface’ and ‘Dog Day Afternoon,’ his Tony-winning stage work, and his previous relationships with actresses including Diane Keaton

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1859 – British and French engineers break ground for the Suez Canal (More info)

1901 – New York becomes the first US state to require automobile license plates (More info)

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For years, many people have joked that dogs and their owners eventually wind up looking a lot alike. And while that may be debatable, a new study finds that the type of dog someone chooses may say a lot about his or her personality.

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In today’s economy, it seems even donating a kidney to your boss isn’t a guarantee of job security.

Debbie Stevens, a Long Island divorced mother of two, alleges that she was fired from her job after donating a kidney to her manager, Jackie Brucia, and now she’s seeking millions of dollars in compensation.

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Barbra Streisand
Age: 70
Occupation: Singer, Actress and Director
Known For: Holding the record for the most Top 10 albums of any female recording artist in history (a total of 32 since 1963), her Oscar-winning roles in ‘Funny Girl’ and ‘Hello, Dolly!,’ her marriage to actor James Brolin, her support of liberal causes far and wide, and being one of the few entertainers who’ve won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award

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