In the Sioux City Journal's latest "From the Archives" collection: A celebration of "Modern woodmen," vaudeville fans wave goodbye, voters pass a sales tax and more.
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Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Kenny Gamble, Steve Wozniak, Hulk Hogan, Viola Davis, Embeth Davidtz, Joe Rogan, Anna Gunn, Chris Hemsworth and Sophie Okonedo.
In 2020, Democrat Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate; Harris was the first Black woman on a major party’s presidential ticket.
In 2016, Simone Biles soars to the all-around title in women’s gymnastics at the Rio Olympics. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including James Reynolds, Rosanna Arquette, Riddick Bowe, Michael Bivins, Justin Theroux, Kylie Jenner, Cary Ann Hearst, Antonio Banderas and Ryan Eggold.
In 1993, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as the second female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
In 2008 in Beijing, Michael Phelps begins his long march toward eight gold medals by winning the 400-meter individual medley in 4:03.84 — smashing his own world record. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Robert Mueller, John Glover, David Rasche, Rodney Crowell, Charlize Theron, Bruce Dickinson, Alberto Salazar, David Duchovny, and Harold Perrineau.
In 1942, U.S. and other allied forces landed at Guadalcanal, marking the start of the first major allied offensive in the Pacific during World War II.
In 2012, Aly Raisman becomes the first U.S. woman to win Olympic gold on floor. See more sports moments from this date: