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Here's what happened Yesterday In History

It was day 245 of the year 2010, and there were 120 days left Famous People Born On This Day In History
1838	Queen Liliuokalani, last queen of Hawaii. Today, this person is/would be 172* years old.* More information about Queen Liliuokalani
1866	Hiram Johnson, Calif governor, Progressive. Today, this person is/would be 144* years old.* More information about Hiram Johnson
1952	Jimmy Connors, tennis brat. Today, this person is/would be 58 years old. More information about Jimmy Connors
1964	Keanu Reeves, actor. Today, this person is/would be 46 years old. More information about Keanu Reeves
1968	Salma Hayek, actress, "Fools Rush In". Today, this person is/would be 42 years old. More information about Salma Hayek
Events On This Day In History
1620	The Mayflower sets sail from Plymouth with 102 Pilgrims.
1789	US Treasury Department established by Congress.
1859	Gas lighting introduced to Hawaii.
1921	Bowling shirt is invented, (what, before the shoes?).
1924	Rudolf Friml's "Rose Marie" opens to rave reviews in New York City, including the fames "Indian Love Call."
1969	The "Internet" is born. The first packets are sent between the Sigma 7 mainframe that was the first internet node and its Honeywell based IMP (Internet Message Processor) at UCLA.

Quote of the Day

"It would be a sad situation if the wrapper were better than the meat wrapped inside it. (referring to clothing)"
	Albert Einstein (1875-1955)
	German-born American theoretical physicist, theories of relativity, philosopher
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