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	“I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody.” Today is the birthday of outspoken feminist, comedian, and actress, Lily Tomlin.
	Liliuokalani, the last sovereign queen of Hawaii, was born on this day in 1838.
	“Sitting around the house playing the wife and mother is driving me crazy.” Singer Patsy Cline’s birthday is today.
	Solve a mystery in honor of Agatha Christie, who was born on this day in 1890.
	Sandra Day O'Connor was confirmed by the Senate as the first woman Supreme Court Justice, 1981.
	Today is the Autumn Equinox.
	Today marks the start of Banned Book Week. Visit www.ala.org/bbooks to see which of your favorite classics have been blacklisted from schools across the nation.