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Famous People Born On This Day In History
1646 John Flamsteed, first astronomer royal of England.
1785 Seth Thomas, pioneer in mass production of clocks.
1871 Orville Wright, famed brother and aviator.
1931 Willie Shoemaker
1940 Jill St. John
1946 Bill Clinton, 42nd President from (1992-1996), 2nd term (1996-2000).
1952 Jonathan Frakes, actor Star Trek The Next Generation.
1965 Kyra Sedgwick, actress.
1969 Matthew Perry, actor, "FRIENDS".
Events On This Day In History
1826 Canada Co. chartered to colonize Upper Canada (Ontario.)
1888 The first beauty contest is held, in Spa, Belgium. The winner is an 18 year old girl from the West Indies.
1960 Francis Gary Powers convicted of spying by USSR (U-2 incident.)
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