August 20

What happened on this day:

2 Venus and Jupiter were in conjunction. This is often considered the Star of Bethlehem.

1866 President Andrew Johnson formally declares the Civil War over
1920 In Detroit, MI the first commercial radio station begins operations.
1938 Lou Gehrig hits his record 23rd career grand slam.

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Famous Birthdays:

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1833 Benjamin Harrison : 23rd US President
1874 Amy Adams : Movie Actress
1946 Connie Chung : TV Host
1948 Robert Plant : Singer for Led Zeppelin
1954 Al Roker : TV Personality

1970 Fred Durst : Singer
1973 Todd Helton : Pro Baseball Player
1992 Demi Lovato : Singer, Movie Actress