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On this day
In 1968, Minnesota North Stars鈥� Bill Masterson suffers a head injury, resulting in his death two days later, becoming the first player in NHL history to die from something that happened in a game.
In 1974, the Miami Dolphins beat the Houston Texans in Super Bowl VIII.
In 1978, NASA selects its first female astronauts.
In 1986, NCAA brings in eligibility requirements for student athletes based on schooling.
In 1992, serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer pleads guilty.
In 1999, Michael Jordan retires for the second time prior to shortened 1998-99 season. Unretires in 2001.
In 2015, 鈥楽chitt鈥檚 Creek鈥� premieres.
In 2021, Donald Trump becomes the first President to United States history to be impeached twice.
National holidays
Today is National Gluten-Free Day, National Rubber Duck Day, Make Your Dream Come True Day, National Blame Someone Else Day, National Sticker Day, and Public Radio Broadcasting Day.
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Celebrity birthdays
If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with actor Liam Hemsworth (33), actor Patrick Dempsey (57), actor Orlando Bloom (46), NHL star Connor McDavid (26), actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus (62), country singer Trace Adkins (61), and actor Michael Pena (47).
Have a great weekend everyone! See you on Monday!
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