
On this day in history, February 6, 1911, President Ronald Reagan is born in Illinois
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On this day in history, Feb. 6, 1911, Ronald Reagan — America's 40th president — was born in Illinois. He attended Eureka College and became a Hollywood actor before his White House days.
Although they were poor, Reagan still remembered his childhood as "idyllic," according to History.com, and grew up to play football in high school and at Eureka College. His campaign brought a new wave of conservatism to the U.S. Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital.
While in college, Reagan studied economics and sociology and also acted in school plays, according to the White House website.
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