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Fun Fact: There are over 9,000 benches to sit on in Central Park in New York City.

On this day

In 1989, Wayne Gretzky wins his ninth NHL MVP award in 10 years.

In 1989, the first MLB game to start outdoors and finish indoors occurs as the Toronto Blue Jays close the retractable roof during the game.

In 1997, the Detriot Red Wings win the Stanley Cup, beating the Phildelphia Flyers 4-0.

In 2015, actor Sir Christopher Lee dies at age 93.

In 2018, the Washington Capitals win their first Stanley Cup, beating the Vegas Golden Knights in five games.

National holidays

Today is World Caring Day, National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, National VCR Day, and World Food Safety Day.

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Celebrity birthdays

If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with R&B singer Prince (would鈥檝e been 64), actor Liam Neeson (70), actor Bill Hader (44), model Emily Ratajkowski (31), actor Michael Cera (34), NFL star Christian McCaffrey (26), rapper Swae Lee (29), and rapper Iggy Azelea (32).

Do something nice for someone today! Have a great Tuesday!

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