On this day in history: American Bandstand debuted in 1952, Broadway musical 'Cats' opened in 1982, Fox News Channel hit airwaves in 1996. Born: Joy Behar, Simon Cowell, Rachel McAdams. watch
The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independance, and Leona Helmsley, Neil Simon, and Geraldo Rivera were born. watch
'The Diary of Anne Frank' was first published, and Carly Simon, Ricky Gervais and George Michael were born. watch
