Events:
1804 In a duel, Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr kills Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury.
1914 Babe Ruth plays in his first Major league baseball game.1921 Former US President William Howard Taft sworn becomes the 10th Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court. He is the only person to ever be both President and Chief Justice.1955 The phrase In God We Trust is added to all US currency.1960 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is first published.1987 The world population hits 5 billion people. Famous Birthdays:1767 John Quincy Adams (US President)
1899 E.B. White (Author of Charlotte's Web)1934 Giorgio Armani (Fashion designer)1959 Richie Sambora (Musician with Bon Jovi)1963 Lisa Rinna (Actress)1975 Lil Kim (Rapper)1981 Andre Johnson (Football Player)Archive:
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