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Today in History

August 16 

Historical events and fun news items:

1777   British forces are defeated by American troops in the Battle of Bennington.

1930   The first color cartoon with sound is made. It's called Fiddlesticks.

1960   Joseph Kittinger parachutes from 102,800 feet. He sets three records: high-altitude jump, free-fall, and fastest speed by a human without an aircraft.

1977   Elvis Presley dies at the age of 42.

Famous Birthdays:

1980   Vanessa Carlton (Singer)

1963   Steve Carell (Actor)

1960   Timothy Hutton (Actor)

1958   Madonna (Singer)

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