A U.S. marshal dies in the line of duty for the first time, a landmark report points to the hazards of smoking, the designated hitter comes into play, and Beckham heads to America, all on this day.
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1972: Actress Amanda Peet, best known for movies such as "The Whole Nine Yards," "Saving Silverman," "Identity," "Syriana" and "2012," is born in New York City.