Today is the 177th day of 2009. There are 188 days left in the year. On this day in history: In 1945, the charter of the United Nations was signed by 50 countries in San Francisco. New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is 35. Germany is celebrating Rat Catcher's Day in honor of the Pied Piper getting rid of rats in Hamelin on this day in 1284. In the news today, the House passed climate change legislation on a 219-212 vote here. And the TGIF Wild Card is in play ...