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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1849 – Poet-writer Edgar Allan Poe dies at age 40 (More info)

1959 – USSR probe Luna 3 transmits the first ever photographs of the far side of the Moon (More info)

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Bob Geldof
Age: 61
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Activist
Known For: Being the lead singer of the 1970s band The Boomtown Rats, co-founding the supergroup Band Aid to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia, co-writing the best-selling single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?,’ and organizing the charity super-concert Live Aid

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Susan Sarandon
Age: 66
Occupation: Actress and Activist
Known For: Roles in films like ‘Thelma and Louise’ and ‘Bull Durham,’ winning an Oscar for 1995′s ‘Dead Man Walking,’ her former longtime relationship with actor Tim Robbins, and being an activist for numerous social and political causes

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Elton John is back in Vegas!

He will be headlining at Caesars Palace in a show titled "The Million Dollar Piano."  The show will run for 3 years - and the first starts this week.

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Bruce Springsteen
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: His brand of heartland rock with poetic lyrics, iconic rock songs like ‘Born to Run,’ winning 20 Grammy Awards, and being widely regarded as one of the most influential songwriters of the 20th century

Jason Alexander
Age: 53
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing George Costanza on the television series ‘Seinfeld,’ and appearing in several Broadway musicals, including ‘Jerome Robbins’ Broadway,’ for which he won the 1989 Tony Award as Best Actor in a Musical

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Tommy Lasorda
Age: 84
Occupation: Baseball Manager
Known For: More than 60 years as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, and his 1997 induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame

Joan Jett
Age: 53
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, who had hits such as ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,’ ‘I Hate Myself for Loving You,’ ‘Do You Want to Touch Me,’ and ‘Bad Reputation,’ her love of black leather, and being one of rock music’s most enduring female vocalists

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Bill Murray
Age: 61
Occupation: Actor and Screenwriter
Known For: Being part of the original cast of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ starring in numerous comedy classics like ‘Caddyshack,’ ‘Ghostbusters,’ and ‘Stripes,’ and garnering an Oscar nomination for his dramatic role in ‘Lost in Translation’

Faith Hill
Age: 44
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Selling more than 40 million records worldwide, country-pop crossover hits like ‘Breathe’ and ‘The Way You Love Me,’ and her marriage to fellow country superstar Tim McGraw

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Melissa Leo
Age: 51
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Winning a 2010 Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her work in ‘The Fighter,’ and her current role on the HBO series ‘Treme’

Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Age: 40
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Movies such as ‘Father of the Bride,’ television shows such as ‘All About Jim’ and ‘The George Lopez Show,’ and her marriage to country star Brad Paisley

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Peter Cetera
Age: 67
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Serving as lead vocalist for the group Chicago on such hits as ’25 or 6 to 4,’ ‘If You Leave Me Now,’ and ‘Wishing You Were Here,’ and having solo hits such as ‘Glory of Love’ and ‘The Next Time I Fall’

Jean Smart
Age: 60
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing the ditzy Charlene on the CBS sitcom ‘Designing Women,’ and roles in other shows like ’24,’ ‘Samantha Who?,’ and ‘Hawaii Five-0′

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Louis C.K.
Age: 44
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Comedian
Known For: A dry, acerbic and hilariously angry comedic style, prior gigs writing for late-night shows such as ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ and ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien,’ and writing, directing and starring in the Emmy-nominated FX series ‘Louie’

Jennifer Hudson
Age: 30
Occupation: Singer and Actress
Known For: Winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for ‘Dreamgirls,’ losing several members of her family in a tragic 2008 multiple murder, and dropping an enormous amount of weight after becoming a spokesperson for Weight Watchers

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Roger Waters
Age: 68
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Co-founding the legendary band Pink Floyd, selling 200 million albums worldwide, and songs such as ‘Wish You Were Here,’ ‘Comfortably Numb,’ ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part II),’ and ‘Money’

Jeff Foxworthy
Age: 53
Occupation: Comedian, Television Personality, and Author
Known For: The Blue Collar Comedy Tour along with Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and Ron White, his “you might be a redneck” jokes, and hosting the quiz show ‘Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?’

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Keanu Reeves
Age: 47
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Roles in films such as ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,’ ‘Speed,’ and the ‘Matrix’ trilogy, internet memes using his photos, and a laid-back demeanor

Salma Hayek
Age: 45
Occupation: Actress
Known For: An Oscar-nominated turn in ‘Frida,’ roles on TV shows such as ‘Ugly Betty,’ and her marriage to French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault

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