september 9

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Hugh Grant Age: 51 Occupation: Actor Known For: Movies such as ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral,’ ‘Notting Hill,’ and ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary,’ a long relationship with model Elizabeth Hurley, and a bout of temporary insanity when he hooked up with a street prostitute in 1995 Adam Sandler Age: 45 Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Singer, and

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1776 – The Second Continental Congress changes the name of the nation from the United Colonies to the United States of America (More info) 1850 – California is admitted as the 31st US state, bypassing the usual waiting period of being a territory first (More info)