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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1785 – The University of Georgia is founded, becoming the first public university in the United States (More info) 1888 – The National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, DC (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Eddie Van Halen Age: 57 Occupation: Guitar God Known For: Being one of the most influential, original, and talented rock guitarists of the 20th century, co-founding the legendary band Van Halen, songs like ‘Runnin’ with the Devil,’ ‘Jump’ and ‘Right Now,’ and a former marriage to lookalike actress Valerie Bertinelli

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1788 – Captain Arthur Phillip guides a fleet of 11 British ships carrying convicts to the colony of New South Wales, effectively founding Australia (More info) 1961 – President John F. Kennedy appoints Janet Travell as his personal physician, making her the first woman in history to hold the post (More info) Read Mor

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1915 – Alexander Graham Bell inaugurates US transcontinental telephone service, speaking from New York to Thomas Watson in San Francisco (More info) 1924 – The French Alps hosts the first Winter Olympics games (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Alicia Keys Age: 31 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Selling 30 million albums worldwide, winning a boatload of Grammys, charting singles like ‘Fallin’,’ ‘A Woman’s Worth,’ ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ and ‘No One,’ and her marriage to producer Swizz Beatz

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1848 – James W. Marshall finds gold at Sutter’s Mill near Sacramento, triggering the California Gold Rush (More info) 1908 – In England, Robert Baden-Powell organizes the first Boy Scout troop (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Neil Diamond Age: 71 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Being the third most successful adult contemporary artist ever on the Billboard chart with dozens of hits including the chart-toppers ‘Cracklin Rosie,’ ‘Song Sung Blue,’ ‘Desiree,’ ‘You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,’ ‘Love On The Rocks,’ ‘America,’ ‘Yesterday’s Song

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Paul Stanley Age: 60 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician Known For: Being the rhythm guitarist, primary lead vocalist and “Starchild” for the legendary rock band Kiss, known for scores of popular songs like ‘Shout It Out Loud,’ ‘Detroit Rock City’ and ‘I Was Made for Lovin’ You’

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1801 – John Marshall is appointed the Chief Justice of the United States (More info) 1920 – The American Civil Liberties Union is founded (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1915 – The electric neon sign was patented in the United States by Frenchman George Claude (More info) 1953 – Almost 70 percent of all television sets in the US are tuned in to ‘I Love Lucy’ to watch Lucy Ricardo have baby Ricky (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Dolly Parton Age: 66 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Actress Known For: Being one of the most successful female country artists of all time, appearing in movies like ’9 to 5,’ ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘Joyful Noise,’ her ginormous bustline, admitting to copious plastic surgery without shame

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Betty White Age: 90 Occupation: Actress, Comedienne, and Empress of Awesome Known For: Her iconic TV roles on ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ and ‘The Golden Girls,’ her current gig on ‘Hot in Cleveland,’ being the only woman to have an Emmy in all female performing comedic categories, and a late-in-life career surge that’s made her one o