Jan 03 2008
This Day In America January 3
On Today’s date in 1833, Britain seized control of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. (Almost 150 years later, Argentina seized the islands from the British, but Britain took them back after a 74-day war.)
On Today’s date in 1959, President Eisenhower signed a proclamation admitting Alaska to the Union as the 49th state.
On Today’s date in 1961, the United States severed diplomatic relations with Cuba.
Today Hockey Hall-of-Famer Bobby Hull is 69.
Today Musician Stephen Stills is 63.
Today Actress Victoria Principal is 58.
Today Actor-director Mel Gibson is 52.
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