In 1783, Britain declared a formal cessation of hostilities with its former colony, the United States of America.
In 1789, electors unanimously chose George Washington to be the first President of the United States (however, the results of this election were not tabulated until April 6).
In 1801, John Marshall was sworn in as chief justice of the United States.
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Actress Ida Lupino (1919)
Actor Conrad Bain (1923)
Comedian David Brenner (1945)
Vice President Dan Quayle (1947)
Rock singer Alice Cooper (1948)
Actress Lisa Eichorn (1952)
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"Many men know how to flatter, few men know how to praise."