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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1863 – The Battle of Gettysburg begins (More info)

1943 – Income tax withholding begins in the United States (More info)

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Forget about the dawn's early light, this Fourth of July is all about the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air and maybe even a couple of spiders. Those are the ones that, well, look kind of like a spider, anyway.

In honor

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1859 – French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope (More info)

1921 – U.S. President Warren G. Harding appoints former President William Howard Taft as Chief Justice of the United States; Taft is the only person to have ever held both offices (More info)

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Mike Tyson
Age: 45
Occupation: Former Boxer
Known For: Multiple heavyweight boxing titles, biting off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear, a rape conviction, and an odd obsession with racing pigeons (currently showcased in the Animal Planet reality show ‘Taking on Tyson’)

Michael Phelps
Age: 26
Occupation: Swimmer
Known For: Holding the record for the most gold medals won in a single Olympics (eight at the 2008 Beijing Games) and losing his Kellogg’s endorsement deal after he was rather unfortunately photographed enjoying “herbal remedies” at a party

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Sure, his sky hook made him a legend, but Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is now showing off his dunking skills in the name of music.

The basketball icon dunks a pumpkin in a new video promoting the Smashing Pumpkins’ upcoming CD, ‘Oceania.’

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Gary Busey
Age: 67
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Being the Chiclet-toothed star of ‘The Buddy Holly Story,’ a lengthy history of brushes with the law, and a well-publicized 1988 motorcycle accident in which he wasn’t wearing a helmet.

Nicole Scherzinger
Age: 33
Occupation: Singer and Dancer
Known For: Acting as lead vocalist for the Pussycat Dolls, winning the 10th season of ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ and recently being chosen as a judge for Simon Cowell’s upcoming show ‘The X Factor’

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1613 – The Globe Theatre in London, England burns to the ground during a performance of Shakespeare’s Henry VIII (More info)

1956 – The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 is signed, officially creating the United States Interstate Highway System (More info)

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For a professional singer, there are few gaffes more embarrassing than flubbing a line from 'The Star Spangled Banner.' (Are you listening, Christina Aguilera?) But when these pint-sized patriots get caught

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Mel Brooks
Age: 85
Occupation: Director, Screenwriter, Composer, and Entertainment Swiss Army Knife
Known For: Creating iconic film farces and comedies such as ‘Young Frankenstein,’ ‘Blazing Saddles,’ ‘History of the World: Part I,’ and ‘Spaceballs,’ as well as both the film and stage versions of ‘The Producers’

John Cusack
Age: 45
Occupation: Actor and Screenwriter
Known For: His star-making turn as the charming, boombox-hoisting Lloyd Dobler in ‘Say Anything…,’ as well as roles in other films such as ‘Grosse Point Blank’ and ‘High Fidelity’

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American popular music has been around since before America even declared its independence. ‘Yankee Doodle,’ anyone? That classic was sung by Colonial American soldiers as early as The French and Indian War.

Since then, our country has established one of the richest musical traditions in the world. Many songs even deal with America itself, from ‘God Bless America’ to ‘God Bless the USA.’

Here’s a list of 10 to add to your Fourth of July playlist.

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