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Today in History: August 26, De Gaulle leads victory march through Paris

Aug. 26, 2024 00:03 AM EDT

Today is Monday, Aug. 26, the 239th day of 2024. There are 127 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 26, 1944, French Gen. Charles de Gaulle braved the threat of German snipers as he led a victory march in Paris, which had just been liberated by the Allies...

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 25-31

Aug. 19, 2024 10:40 AM EDT

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 25-31: Aug. 25: Actor Tom Skerritt is 91. Director John Badham (“Saturday Night Fever”) is 85. Singer Walter Williams of The O’Jays is 81. Actor Anthony Heald (“Boston Public”) is 80. Singer Henry Paul of BlackHawk (and Outlaws) is...