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Born on this Day in History: August 10, 1959 - Born into an acting family, Rosanna Arquette got her first substantial dramatic role opposite Tommy Lee Jones in The Executioner’s Song (1982). Arquette's first box office hit was Desperately Seeking Susan, a story about mistaken identity. In 2003, she transitioned to directing with the documentary Searching for Debra Winger. Since then, she has has made several guest appearances on television. |
On this Day in History: August 10, 1949 - President Harry S. Truman signs the National Security Bill, which establishes the Department of Defense. As the Cold War heated up, the Department of Defense became the cornerstone of America's military effort to contain the expansion of communism. |