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On this day
In 1896, the Tootsie Roll is introduced.
In 1968, NBA star Wilt Chamberlain becomes the first player ever to reach 25,000 career points.
In 1975, due to an energy crisis, the U.S. starts daylight savings two months early.
In 1985, college basketball coach Bobby Knight famously throws a chair onto the court.
In 1985, Patrick Roy makes his NHL debut for the Montreal Canadiens.
In 1999, Eminem released his first album 鈥楾he Slim Shady LP鈥�.
In 2014, Canada defeats Sweden 3-0 in the gold medal game of the Sochi Winter Olympics to close out the Games.
National holidays
Today is National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day, Play Tennis Day, National Banana Bread Day, and National Dog Biscuit Day.
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麻豆精选-produced TV show puts spotlight on mental health. Learn more here.
The journey from Ukraine to Penticton and a new life. Learn more here.
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Celebrity birthdays
If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with actress Dakota Fanning (29), actress Emily Blunt (40), actor Josh Gad (42), actor Aziz Ansari (40), and actress Kristen Davis (58).
Have a great day everyone!
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