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This Day in History




	1620: The Mayflower arrives off of the coast of Cape Cod. Learn more about the Mayflower. 1863: President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Civil War cemetery at Gettysburg, Pa. Learn more about the Gettysburg Address. 1954: The first automatic toll collection machine is placed in service at the Union Toll Plaza on New Jersey's Garden State Parkway. Learn more about transportation. 1969: American astronauts Pete Conrad and Alan LaVern Bean are the third and fourth humans to walk on the surface of the moon. Learn more about the Apollo missions.

Born On This Day



	Roy Campanella, American professional baseball player (1921) Ted Turner, American business executive (1938) Indira Gandhi, Indian politician (1917) James Garfield, 20th president of the United States (1831) Calvin Klein, American fashion designer (1942)

Mystery Person of the Day

Who am I? Born on this day in 1962, I've won two Academy Awards.

Your Astrological Sign



	The symbol of Scorpio is the scorpion. Scorpios are thought to be energetic and passionate leaders; they can be stubborn or jealous. They are sensitive and observant, and enjoy pushing themselves and others to the limit. Learn more about Scorpio.

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