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SEPTEMBER 2

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On September 2, 31 BCE, Octavian defeated the forces of Marc Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On Sept. 2, 1963 the “CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite” became the first network newscast to double in length from 15 to 30 minutes.

HAPPY NATIONAL BLUEBERRY POPSICLE DAY!!

ARTS BEAT ALMANAC ARCHIVE

August 28 is the birthday of Italian mountain climber and photographer VITTORIO SELLA (1859-1943). Click here to learn more.

July 26 is the birthday of American adventurer, lawyer, author, traveler and painter GEORGE CATLIN (1796-1872). Click here to learn more:.

July 26 is the birthday of English novelist and philosopher ALDOUS HUXLEY (1894-1963). Among Huxley's classic works are BRAVE NEW WORLD and DOORS OF PERCEPTION. Click here to check out the video Doors of Perception: Are Drugs Good for You.