Comedian and actor Bob Newhart was born in Oak Park, Ill., on Sept. 5, 1929. Known for his deadpan delivery and a slight stammer, he won many awards during his 60-plus years in the entertainment industry, including three Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Emmy Award.
Comedian and actor Bob Newhart was born in Oak Park, Ill., on Sept. 5, 1929. Known for his deadpan delivery and a slight stammer, he won many awards during his 60-plus years in the entertainment industry, including three Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Emmy Award.
The First Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia in 1774 to protest British policies in the American colonies.
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1882: The United States celebrates its first Labor Day.
1975: U.S. President Gerald Ford survives an assassination attempt in Sacramento, Calif.
1976: Jim Henson’s “The Muppet Show” premieres on television.
1995: Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 2,130th consecutive MLB game, tying Lou Gehrig for the all-time record on his way to ultimately playing in 2,632 games in a row.
1997: Mother Teresa dies in Calcutta, India, at age 87.
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Bob Newhart, American comedian and actor (1929)
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