Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Today in History: Born on January 20

1732

Richard Henry Lee, American Revolutionary patriot and signatory of the Declaration of Independence.

1760

Charles III, King of Spain.

1820

Anne Clough, promoter of higher education.

1893

Bessy Colman, first African American aviator.

1896

George Burns, comedian and actor in vaudeville, radio, television and film.

1910

Joy Adamson, British author and naturalist (Born Free).

1930

Dr. Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin, second man to walk on the moon.

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