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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

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1643 – The first legal divorce in the American colonies takes place (More info) 1925 – Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming becomes the first female governor in the United States (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1847 – Samuel Colt sells his first revolver pistol to the United States government (More info) 1965 – President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaims his “Great Society” during his State of the Union address (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Dyan Cannon Age: 75 Occupation: Actress Known For: Oscar-nominated work in 1969′s ‘Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice,’ roles in other films like ‘Deathtrap’ and ‘Heaven Can Wait,’ TV roles on shows like ‘Ally McBeal,’ a former marriage to screen icon Cary Grant, a wild mane of blonde hair, and looking like she hasn’t aged a day si

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Mel Gibson Age: 57 Occupation: Actor, Director and Tabloid Moneymaker Known For: Appearing in the ‘Mad Max’ and ‘Lethal Weapon’ movie franchises, winning an Oscar for directing ‘Braveheart,’ repeatedly spewing homophobic, antisemitic, racist and misogynistic comments, and recently losing $400 million in what’s been called the most

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1870 – The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge begins (More info) 1938 – The March of Dimes is established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt (More info)

Evanescence are set to rock the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. The Amy Lee-fronted band will perform in Oslo, Norway on Dec. 11 as part of the Nobel Peace Prize concert, with additional American tour dates to follow in January.