TODAY IN HISTORY

Wednesday, March  13, 2013 AP Highlight in History:  On March 13, 2011, the estimated death toll from Japan's earthquake and tsunami climbed past 10,000 as authorities raced to combat the threat of multiple nuclear reactor meltdowns and hundreds of thousands of people struggled to find food and water.   AP Photo/David Guttenfelder
On this date in: 1639 New College was renamed Harvard College for clergyman John Harvard. 1781 The planet Uranus was discovered by Sir William Herschel. 1852 "Uncle Sam" made his debut as a cartoon character in the New York Lantern. 1868 The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson began in the U.S. Senate. 1884 Standard Time was adopted throughout the United States. 1901 Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States, died in Indianaoplis at age 67. 1933 Banks began to re-open after a holiday declared by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. 1938 Defense attorney Clarence S. Darrow died at age 80. AP Photo 1964 Kitty Genovese, 28, was stabbed to death near her Queens, New York, home. The case came to be a symbol of urban apathy, though initial reports that 38 neighbors ignored Genovese's calls for help have been disputed. 1969 Apollo 9 returned to Earth after a mission to test the lunar module. 1996 A gunman opened fire on a class of kindergarteners at an elementary school in Dunblane, Scotland, killing 16 children and one teacher before killing himself.		Video HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS DAY IN HISTORY Today's Birthdays: Actor William H. Macy turns 63 years old today. AP Photo/Jeff Christensen Name Profession Age Mike Stoller Songwriter 80 Neil Sedaka Singer, songwriter 74 John Hoeven U.S. senator, R-N.D. 56 Adam Clayton Rock musician (U2) 53 Terrence Blanchard Jazz trumpeter 51 Annabeth Gish Actress 42 Common Rapper, actor 41 Danny Masterson Actor ("That 70s Show") 37 Emile Hirsch Actor 28 Actress Dana Delany ("Body of Proof," "China Beach") turns 57 years old today. AP Photo/Katy Winn