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Famous People Born On This Day In History
1801 William H. Seward, bought Alaska at $0.02/acre.
1905 Joseph Cotton
1919 Liberace, candelabrist.
1952 Pierce Bronsnan, actor.
1966 Janet Jackson, sister to the gloved one.
1971 David Boreanaz, actor, "Angel" Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
Events On This Day In History
1866 Congress authorizes nickel 5-cent piece (the silver half-dime was used up to this point).
1929 First Oscar Awards are given: Best Film: Wings. Best Actor: Emil Jennings. Best Actress: Janey Gaynor.
1971 First Class postage raised to 8 cents from 6 cents.
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