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Famous People Born On This Day In History
1803 John Gorrie, invented cold-air process of refrigeration.
1804 Townsend Harris, first Western consul to reside in Japan.
1925 Gore Vidal, writer.
1941 Chubby Checker, blues singer.
1969 Gwen Stefani, singer/songwriter.
1973 Neve Cambell, Actress Party of Five.
Events On This Day In History
1789 Washington proclaims the first national Thanksgiving Day will be observed on Nov 26.
1863 Lincoln one-ups Washington, designates the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day
1913 Federal Income Tax is signed into law (at 1%)
1955 Captain Kangaroo premieres. Good Morning, Captain!
1960 San Francisco's White House Department Store is first to accept the BankAmericard in lieu of cash.
1988 A 327 gallon pina-colada, becomes the worlds largest cocktail.
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