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4B Daily News – Saturday, June 8, 2013 PEANUTS® By Charles Schultz Today in History By The Associated Press DILBERT® GARFIELD® SHOE BLONDIE® BEETLE BAILEY® HAGAR the Horrible® ZITS FRANK & ERNEST® ALLEY OOP By Scott Adams By Jim Davis By Chris Cassatt and Gary Brookins By Dean Young and Stan Drake By Mort Walker By Chris Browne BY JERRY SCOTT & JIM BORGMAN By Bob Thaves Today is Saturday, June 8, the 159th day of 2013. There are 206 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On June 8, 1953, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that restaurants in the District of Columbia could not refuse to serve blacks. Eight tornadoes struck Michigan's Lower Peninsula, killing 126 people, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; most of the deaths were caused by an extremely powerful twister in Flint. On this date: In A.D. 632, the prophet Muhammad died in Medina. In 1845, Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, died in Nashville, Tenn. In 1861, voters in Tennessee approved an Ordinance of Secession passed the previous month by the state legislature. In 1942, Bing Crosby recorded ''Adeste Fideles'' and ''Silent Night'' in Los Angeles for Decca Records. In 1967, 34 U.S. servicemen were killed when Israel attacked the USS Liberty, a Navy intelligence-gathering ship in the Mediterranean. (Israel later said the Liberty had been mistaken for an Egyptian vessel.) In 1973, Gen. Francisco Franco relinquished his post as Spain's prime minister while remaining as chief of state. In 1982, President Ronald Reagan became the first American chief executive to address a joint session of the British Parliament. In 1987, Fawn Hall began testifying at the Iran-Contra hearings, describing how, as secretary to National Security aide Oliver L. North, she helped to shred some documents and spirit away others. In 1998, the National Rifle Association elected actor Charlton Heston its president. Ten years ago: Frustrated and angry over delays, a coalition of the nation's mayors meeting in Denver asked federal officials to bypass state governments and give them the money they needed to beef up homeland security. Poland voted to join the European Union in 2004. Annika Sorenstam won the LPGA Championship for her fifth major title. Spain's Juan Carlos Ferrero won the French Open men's final with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Martin Verkerk. Five years ago: Skyla Whitaker, 11, and Taylor Placker, 13, were shot to death along a country road near Weleetka, Okla. (A suspect, Kevin Sweat, faces trial.) A man went on a knifing rampage in Tokyo, killing seven people. Rafael Nadal won his fourth consecutive French Open title in a rout, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, again spoiling Roger Federer's bid to complete a career Grand Slam. One year ago: President Barack Obama declared ''the private sector is doing fine,'' prompting Republican Mitt Romney to ask, ''Is he really that out of touch?'' (Obama quickly clarified his remarks, saying it was ''absolutely clear that the economy is not doing fine.'') In Cairo, Egypt, a mob of hundreds of men assaulted women holding a march demanding an end to sexual harassment. Today's Birthdays: Former first lady Barbara Bush is 88. Actor-comedian Jerry Stiller is 86. Comedian Joan Rivers is 80. Actress Millicent Martin is 79. Actor James Darren is 77. Actor Bernie Casey is 74. Singer Nancy Sinatra is 73. Singer Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night) is 71. Musician Boz Scaggs is 69. Rock musician Mick Box (Uriah Heep) is 66. Author Sara Paretsky is 66. Actress Sonia Braga is 63. Actress Kathy Baker is 63. Country musician Tony Rice is 62. Rock singer Bonnie Tyler is 62. Actor Griffin Dunne is 58. ''Dilbert'' creator Scott Adams is 56. Actor-director Keenen Ivory Wayans is 55. Singer Mick Hucknall (Simply Red) is 53. Musician Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran) is 51. Rhythm-and-blues singer Doris Pearson (Five Star) is 47. Actress Julianna Margulies is 46. Actor Dan Futterman is 46. Actor David Sutcliffe is 44. Actor Kent Faulcon is 43. Rhythm-and-blues singer Nicci Gilbert is 43. Actress Kelli Williams is 43. Thought for Today: ''I do believe one ought to face facts. If you don't they get behind you and may become terrors, nightmares, giants, horrors. As long as one faces them one is top dog.'' — Katherine Mansfield, New Zealander author (1888-1923). RUBES® By Leigh Rubin