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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1787 – Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the United States Constitution (More info) 1941 – In an early-morning sneak attack, Japanese warplanes bomb the US naval base at Oahu Island’s Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to enter World War II (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1865 – The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, resulting in a ban of slavery (More info) 1884 – The Washington Monument in Washington, DC is completed (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Janine Turner Age: 49 Occupation: Actress Known For: Appearing on the iconic dramedy ‘Northern Exposure’ and the Lifetime original series ‘Strong Medicine,’ and in movies like ‘Cliffhanger’ and ‘Dr. T & the Women’

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Little Richard Age: 79 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Known For: Helping define the dynamic sound of rock and roll in the 1950s with his frenetic piano playing and raspy, shouted vocals on classics like ‘Tutti Frutti,’ ‘Long Tall Sally’ and ‘Good Golly, Miss Molly,’ and creating a flamboyant style without which Prince ma

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1848 – In a message before Congress, President James K. Polk sparks the Gold Rush when he confirms that large amounts of the precious metal had been discovered in California (More info) 1933 – The 21st Amendment to the US Constitution is ratified, bringing an end to the prohibition of alcohol in America (More info) 19

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1804 – At Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Napoleon Bonaparte crowns himself Emperor of the French, the first French Emperor in a thousand years (More info) 1823 – During his annual address to Congress, President James Monroe proclaims a new US foreign policy initiative that becomes known as the Monroe Doctrine (More in

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Lucy Liu Age: 43 Occupation: Actress Known For: Playing deliciously vicious and ill-mannered attorney Ling Woo in the television series ‘Ally McBeal,’ and appearing in movies such as ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ ‘Chicago,’ ‘Kill Bill,’ and ‘Kung Fu Panda’

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1824 – Congress acts to decide a presidential election for the first time in history, giving the presidency to John Quincy Adams (More info) 1913 – The Ford Motor Company introduces the first moving assembly line, reducing the time needed to build a car from 12 hours to just under three (More info)

Even though it was just reported that Katy Perry plans to take a year off to focus on starting a family with funnyman hubby Russell Brand, Perry’s publicist revealed that she will be hosting the Dec. 10 episode of ‘Saturday Night Live.’ So Perry is not taking any sort of break before 2011 wraps.