The Tuskegee Airmen are activated, Elvis buys Graceland, Bob Dylan releases his debut album, Texas Western makes college basketball history, and the invasion of Iraq begins, all on this day.
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1947: Actress Glenn Close, best known her Oscar-nominated roles in "According to Garp," "The Big Chill," "The Natural," "Fatal Attraction," "Dangerous Liaisons" and "Albert Nobbs," is born in Greenwich, Conn. Close, who is tied for the record for most Oscar nominations without a win, is also known for her work in the TV series "The Shield" and "Damages."