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Here's what happened Today In History

It is day 40 of the year 2010, and there are 325 days left Famous People Born On This Day In History
1773	William Henry Harrison, 9th President served only from March 4 - April 4, 1841. Today, this person is/would be 237* years old.* More information about William Henry Harrison
1914	Carmen Miranda, (you have the right to remain silent...) Today, this person is/would be 96 years old. More information about Carmen Miranda
1914	Ernest Tubb, singer. Today, this person is/would be 96 years old. More information about Ernest Tubb
1928	Roger Mudd Today, this person is/would be 82 years old. More information about Roger Mudd
1943	Joe Pesci, actor. Today, this person is/would be 67 years old. More information about Joe Pesci
1945	Mia Farrow, actress. Today, this person is/would be 65 years old. More information about Mia Farrow
Events On This Day In History
1877	U.S. Weather Service is founded, (and they still can't predict the weather).
1885	First Japanese arrive in Hawaii.
1895	Volleyball is invented by W.G. Morgan in Massachusetts.
1891	First shipment of asparagus arrives from Sacramento.
1964	G.I. Joe doll is introduced.
1969	The Boeing 747 takes its first commercial flight.

Quote of the Day

"In great attempts it is glorious even to fail."
	Vincent Thomas "Vince" Lombardi (1913-70)
	American football coach, led Green Bay Packers to 6 conference titles
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