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Fun Fact: For every human on Earth, there are more than 200 million insects.
On this day
In 1799, George Washington dies.
In 1901, the first table tennis tournament is held at the London Royal Aquarium.
In 1947, NASCAR is founded.
In 1967, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson announces his retirement from politics, Pierre Trudeau takes as over.
In 1968, Bobby Orr records his first career hat trick.
In 1985, Roger Maris dies at 51.
In 1988, after starting their franchise 0-17, the Miami Heat record their first ever win.
In 2003, U.S. President George W. Bush announces the capturing of Saddam Hussein.
In 2015, 鈥楽tar Wars: The Force Awakens鈥� premieres in theatres.
In 2016, the University of Toronto discovers the world鈥檚 oldest water - 2 billion years old.
In 2017, the Walt Disney Company buys the majority of 21st Century Fox.
In 2021, Steph Curry makes his 2,974th career three-pointer, the most in NBA history.
National holidays
Today is National Energy Conversation Day, National Free Shipping Day, and Monkey Day.
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Celebrity birthdays
If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with actress Vanessa Hudgens (34), rapper Offset (31), and singer Tori Kelly (30).
Have a great Wednesday everyone!
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