2014 Event Private car scheduling service Uber has been meeting with opposition as it rapidly expands into cities around the world; complaints range from insufficient driver background checks to violation of rules protecting existing transportation services 2013 Event In the U.S., a centerpiece proposal on background checks aimed at tightening gun control, fails in a Senate vote 1978 Birthday Tracie Spencer, born in Waterloo, Iowa, singer, songwriter, actress, model, performed pop, rhythm and blues, dance pop, quiet music genres, 'This House' reached Billboard Hot 100, guest on ABC sitcom Family Matters, sang background vocals for Eve, Kanye West, 50 Cent 1965 Event A Penzias and R Wilson detect 3 degrees K primordial background radiation 1952 Birthday Jody Pijper, Dutch, background, singer 1905 Birthday Joseph C Harsch, Toledo Ohio, newscaster, Background
