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Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Robert De Niro Age: 69 Occupation: Actor, Director and Producer Known For: A celebrated career including Oscars for his roles in 'The Godfather Part II' and 'Raging Bull,' iconic performances in films like 'Taxi Driver,' 'Cape Fear,' 'The Deer Hunter' and 'Awakenings,' and many collaborations with director Martin Scorsese

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1807 – Robert Fulton's North River Steamboat begins its trip up the Hudson River to Albany, New York, inaugurating the first commercial steamboat service in the world (More info) 1962 – East German border guards spur riots when they kill 18-year-old Peter Fechter as he attempts to cross the Berlin Wall into West Berli

Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on August 17:

Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on August 17:

Could you go a whole year without looking at yourself in a mirror, or even catching a reflection of yourself in a window? That's what one woman did to inspire others to find their inner beauty.

When you’re faced with the real McCoy, you’re dealing with the real thing. It isn’t a copy or near likeness. It’s the honest-to-goodness genuine article. It doesn’t mater if you’re talking about a valuable coin, a leather sofa, a bottle of whiskey or a living person.

There is absolutely no doubt that a doctor with shorter fingers can make a prostate exam a little bit easier on a guy, but now a new study actually suggests that men with short ring fingers might have a better chance at surviving prostate cancer.

Former-rugby-player-turned-model Kris Smith was strutting his stuff in Speedos during a fashion show in Sydney, Australia on Thursday. Smith, who once dated pop star Dannii Minogue, is essentially wearing black trunks, a well-trimmed beard and nothing else in the best photos. He's a well-oiled hunk.

Sometimes best friends have an interesting story about how they met. Sometimes they don't. But, no matter what, to be best friends means you did meet at some point.

In the past few years, it's become increasingly common to see cellphones on restaurant tables alongside the standard napkin and silverware. But one Los Angeles eatery wants to change all that -- and playing along will save you money.