The U.S. Constitution goes into effect, FDR reassures the nation, John Lennon gets into a popularity contest with Jesus, and Martha Stewart gets out of prison, all on this day.
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1960: Actor Mykelti Williamson, best known for his role as Benjamin Buford "Bubba" Blue in the 1994 film "Forrest Gump," is born in St. Louis, Mo. Williamson is also known for TV roles on the short-lived series "Boomtown" and on the eighth and final season of "24."