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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1844 – The Young Men’s Christian Association, aka YMCA, is founded in London (More info) 1944 – Gen. Eisenhower gives the go-ahead for the Allied invasion of northern France, code named D-Day (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Sandra Bernhard Age: 57 Occupation: Actress, Singer and Comedian Known For: Her stand-up routines in which she critiques celebrity culture and political figures, several albums combining music and comedy, her close friendship with Madonna, and appearing in movies like ‘Zoolander’ and on TV shows including ‘Roseanne’ and ‘The L Word’

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1933 – The United States takes itself off the gold standard (More info) 1947 – US Secretary of State George Marshall calls for economic aid to war-torn Europe in what would come to be known as the Marshall Plan (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Kenny G Age: 56 Occupation: Musician and Songwriter Known For: Being the biggest-selling instrumental musician of the modern era, with global sales totaling more than 75 million albums and hit singles including ‘Don’t Make Me Wait for Love’ and ‘Songbird,’ his curly mane of hair, and often being a pop-culture punchline

Here are some of the songs you will be hearing on Blake FM this Month!

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Angelina Jolie Age: 37 Occupation: Actress, Humanitarian and Alleged Husband-Stealer Known For: Her Oscar-winning performance in ‘Girl, Interrupted,’ starring in the ‘Lara Croft’ film franchise, her work with various humanitarian causes, being actor Jon Voight’s daughter, her long relationship with Brad Pitt, and collecting kids like

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1896 – Henry Ford completes the Ford Quadricycle, his first gasoline-powered automobile, and gives it a successful test run (More info) 1917 – The first Pulitzer Prizes are awarded (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Morgan Freeman Age: 75 Occupation: Actor Known For: His Oscar-winning role in ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ nominations for films including ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ and ‘The Shawshank Redemption,’ appearing in dozens of other movies, and doing so much voiceover work that you’re probably hearing him as you read this

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1967 – The Beatles release their landmark album ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ (More info) 1974 – The Heimlich maneuver for rescuing choking victims is first published (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Vera Wang Age: 62 Occupation: Fashion Designer Known For: Lovely and highly coveted wedding gowns as well as a broad range of clothing, fragrance, jewelry, eyewear, shoe and houseware collections Tobey Maguire Age: 36 Occupation: Actor Known For: Portraying Peter Parker in three ‘Spider-Man’ films as well as appearing in the movies