
On this Day June 5
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History Highlights
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History Highlights
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Click each item below to learn more! 1828 – Naturalist-conservationist John Muir (d. 1914) 1926 – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, one of the longest reigning monarchs in British history 1935 – Actor-comedian Charles Grodin (“The Heartbreak Kid,” “Beethoven,” “Dave,” “Midnight Run”) 1947 – Punk rock pioneer Iggy Pop, born James Newell Osterberg, Jr. 1951 – Professional boxer-turned-actor Tony Danza (“Taxi,” “Who’s The Boss?”)
Celebrity Birthdays
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Musical Milestones
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History Highlights
Click each item below to learn more! 1941 – Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress-dancer-singer Ann-Margret (“Carnal Knowledge,” “Tommy”) 1952 – Actress Mary McDonnell (“Dances With Wolves,” “Passion Fish,” “Independence Day”) 1971 – Actress Bridget Moynahan (“I, Robot,” “Lord of War,” “Blue Bloods”) 1973 – Actor Jorge Garcia, best known for playing Hugo “Hurley” Reyes in the TV series “Lost”
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History Highlights
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Celebrity Birthdays
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History Highlights
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History Highlights
Musical Milestones
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