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Oprah Winfrey celebrates her birthday today. AP photo
Jan. 29, birthdays for Oprah Winfrey, Adam Lambert, Tom Selleck
ON THIS DAY in 1909, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle published an article titled “Tale of Many Forgeries Told Without a Blush.” The article focused on a “livel … Full Article

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Injured Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia celebrates his birthday today

July 21, "Lightning Fires Church; Worshippers are Unhurt"

Good morning, Brooklyn.  Today is the 202nd day of the year. … Full Article
On what would have been Nelson Mandela's birthday, a day of peace and service will be observed around the world

July 18, 'Big War Maneuvers in Long Island Sound Will Begin at Midnight'

Good morning, Brooklyn.  Today is the 199th day of the year.   … Full Article
German Chancellor Angela Merkel turns 60 today

July 17, 'Brooklyn Will Fight for Municipal Building'

Good morning, Brooklyn.  Today is the 198th day of the year. **** … Full Article
Actor Will Ferrell celebrates his birthday today

July 16, 'Body of Aged Mr. Wines Found in Patch of Woods'

Good morning, Brooklyn.  Today is the 168th day of the year. **** … Full Article
Robert Silver on board the Transit Museum subway car

Transit Museum Takes You to Coney—1930s Style

The Transit Museum hosted a nostalgia ride to Coney Island last Saturday using a train made of 1930s subway cars. … Full Article
Caroline Wozniaki celebrates her birthday today

July 11, 'Woman Crazed by Heat Lives Weeks in Hay Loft'

Good morning, Brooklyn.  Today is the 192nd day of the year. **** … Full Article
Former Mayor David Dinkins celebrates his birthday today

July 10, 'Over Mile High in Air Above Ocean and City, Reached by Aviator'

Good morning, Brooklyn.  Today is the 191st day of the year. **** … Full Article
Courtney Love attends the The Public Theater's annual gala at The Delacorte Theater on June 23 in New York. Photo by Donald Traill/Invision/AP

July 9, 'Offers Five-Cent Fare if the City Will Take Interborough Plan'

Good morning, Brooklyn.  Today is the 190th day of the year. **** … Full Article
The Declaration Of Independence was first read on this date in 1776

July 8, 'Lightening, Wind and Rain Round Out Week of Storm'

Good morning, Brooklyn.  Today is the 189th day of the year. **** … Full Article
Patti Smith reads at a 2012 Book Beneath the Bridge event. Photo by Julienne Schaer

July 7, '110 Die in Brooklyn Within 24 Hours'

Good morning, Brooklyn.  Today is the 188th day of the year. **** … Full Article

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