TODAY IN HISTORY

1969:

The Apollo 11 astronauts splashed down safely in the Pacific.

Republican senatorial candidate Abraham Lincoln formally challenged Democrat Stephen A. Douglas to a series of political debates; the result was seven face-to-face encounters.

Tennessee became the first state to be readmitted to the Union after the Civil War.

1858: 1866: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Pat Oliphant Michael Richards Sant

Political cartoonist is 84. Actor

is 70. Movie director is 67. Retired MLB All-Star is 55. Actress-singer Basketball player-turned-actor Actress is 40.

Rose Byrne Gus Van Barry Bonds Jennifer Lopez Rick Fox

is 50. is 50.