France recognizes America as a nation, the Wright brothers take flight, Tiny Tim marries Miss Vicki in front of millions of TV viewers, and Kim Jong-il dies, all on this day.
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1974: Actor Giovanni Ribisi, best known for his movie roles in "Boiler Room," "Saving Private Ryan" and "Avatar," is born in Los Angeles, Calif.