Events:
1609 Galileo builds an improved telescope after hearing of Hans Lippershey's invention.
1775 1st official U.S. flag raising takes place on the navy ship Alfred.1818 Illinois is admitted as the 21st U.S. state.1988 Barry Sanders wins the Heisman Trophy Award. Famous Birthdays:1857 Joseph Conrad (Author)
1948 Ozzy Osbourne (Rock singer)1968 Brendan Fraser (Actor)1973 Holly Marie Combs (Actress)1980 Anna Chlumsky (Actress)1985 Amanda Seyfried (Actress)Archive:
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