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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1870 – The New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art, commonly called the Met, is founded (More info) 1943 – The Jefferson Memorial is dedicated in Washington, DC, on the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's birth (More info)

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: David Letterman Age: 65 Occupation: Comedian, Writer and Talk Show Host Known For: Hosting 'Late Night with David Letterman' on NBC and later 'Late Show with David Letterman' on CBS, having the longest late-night hosting career in American history, his Worldwide Pants production company, and providing a textbook example of the right w

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1861 – The Civil War begins with Confederate forces firing on Fort Sumter, in the harbor of Charleston, SC (More info) 1945 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt dies while in office (More info)

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Joel Grey Age: 80 Occupation: Actor, Dancer and Singer Known For: His Tony and Oscar Awards for playing the Master of Ceremonies in both the stage and film versions of 'Cabaret,' originating the role of the Wizard in the hit musical 'Wicked,' and being the father of 'Dirty Dancing' actress Jennifer Grey

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1814 – Napoleon Bonaparte abdicates his throne and is banished to the Mediterranean island of Elba (More info) 1945 – American forces liberate the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany (More info)

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Babyface Age: 54 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Producer Known For: Co-founding LaFace Records with 'X Factor' judge L.A. Reid, working with artists like TLC, Usher, Whitney Houston, Madonna and scores of others, and hit singles of his own such as 'Whip Appeal' and 'When Can I See You'

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1866 – The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or ASPCA, is founded (More info) 1874 – The first Arbor Day results in over 1 million trees being planted (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1865 – Robert E. Lee surrenders his army to Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War (More info) 1959 – NASA announces its first seven astronauts, later dubbed the "Mercury Seven" (More info)

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Hugh Hefner Age: 86 Occupation: Publisher, Entrepreneur, and Subject of Male Envy Known For: Founding Playboy Enterprises, starting Playboy magazine and its associated nightclubs, his public support of gay rights and animal rights, and pretty much always having a few siliconed young ladies as his "girlfriends"

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1904 – Longacre Square in Manhattan is renamed Times Square after the New York Times (More info) 1935 – The Works Progress Administration is approved by Congress to help alleviate joblessness during the Great Depression (More info)