1996 - "The Macarena" reaches #1 on the charts
1972 - Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty ratified
1960 - Republic of Niger declares independence
1934 - Adolf Hitler becomes Fuhrer
1913 - Wheatland Hop Riots took place
This Day In Business
1900 - The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company is founded.
1974 - Guitarist Jeff Baxter quits band Steely Dan when other members decide to stop touring.
1492 - Christopher Columbus begins his famed journey in which he discovers America.
1980 - Closing ceremonies take place in the Olympics, without US (which boycotted the games)
August 3rd Holiday
Independence Day (Niger) - Celebrates Niger gaining independence from France in 1960.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She was nominated for Best Gospel Performance for the song 'Free to Be Me' at the 2009 Grammy Awards. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
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