A quick look at Today in History, check out some Celebrity Birthdays, and find out what Days of the Year to celebrate.
TODAY IN HISTORY:
1790 – The U.S. patent system was established when President George Washington signed the Patent Act of 1790 into law. The very first patent went to Samuel Hopkins of Philadelphia, PA for “making pot and pearl ashes” which was a cleaning formula used in making soap.
1825 – The first hotel opened in Hawaii.
1849 – Walter Hunt patented the safety pin. He sold the rights for $100.
1866 – The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was founded in New York, NY by Henry Bergh.
1872 – The first Arbor Day was celebrated in Nebraska.
1912 – The Titanic set sail on her maiden, and only, voyage from Southampton, England. It stopped in Cherbourg, France and then Queenstown, Ireland, before heading out in to the open sea.
1916 – The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) held its first championship tournament.
1930 – The first synthetic rubber was produced.
1941 – Ford Motor Co. became the last major automaker to recognize the United Auto Workers as the representative for its workers.
1953 – Warner Bros. released “House of Wax”. It was the first 3-D movie to be released by a major Hollywood studio.
1960 – The U.S. Senate passes the Civil Rights Bill
1961 – Gary Player, of South Africa, became the first foreign golfer to win the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, GA.
1963 – 129 people died when the nuclear-powered submarine USS Thresher failed to surface off Cape Cod, MA.
1965 – The DeZwaan Windmill was formally dedicated in Holland, MI.
1967 – The 13-day strike by the American Federation of Radio-TV Artists (AFTRA) came to an end less than two hours before the 39th Academy Awards presentation went on the air.
1970 – Paul McCartney announced that he was leaving The Beatles for personal and professional reasons.
1978 – Volkswagon became the first non-American car manufacturer to build automobiles in the U.S., opening a plan in Westmoreland County, PA.
1981 – The maiden launch of the Space Shuttle Columbia was cancelled because of a computer malfunction.
1988 – On Wall Street, 48 million shares of Navistar International stock changed hands in a single-block trade. It was the largest transaction ever executed on the New York Stock Exchange.
1992 – Outside Needles, CA, comedian Sam Kinison was killed when a pickup truck slammed into his car on a desert road between Los Angeles, CA and Las Vegas, NV.
1992 – In Los Angeles, financier Charles Keating Jr. was sentenced to nine years in prison for swindling investors when his Lincoln Savings and Loan collapsed. The convictions were later overturned.
1997 – Rod Steiger received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2000 – Ken Griffey Jr. became the youngest player in baseball history to reach 400 home runs. He was 30 years, 141 days old.
2002 – President George W. Bush called for a total ban on human cloning. He urged the Senate to pass legislation forbidding the procedures for both reproductive and research purposes.
2007 – “Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis surrendered to federal authorities in Florida, five days after a judge cites him for contempt of court.
2009 – “Hannah Montana: The Movie” starring 16 year old Miley Cyrus and her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, opened in theaters.
2014 – After establishing himself on “The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report”, Stephen Colbert was named to be David Letterman’s successor on “The Late Show”. (He assumed the role on September 8th, 2015.)
2014 – Nirvana, KISS, Peter Gabriel, The E Street Band, Cat Stevens, Hall and Oates, and Linda Ronstadt were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2014 – Kathleen Sebelius resigned as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in light of fallout from the botched rollout of HealthCare.gov.
2017 – After 29 years, the Detroit Pistons played their last game at the Palace of Auburn Hills in a game against the Washington Wizards.
2019 – Scientists from the Event Horizon Telescope project announced the first ever image of a black hole, located in the centre of the M87 galaxy.
BIRTHDAYS:
Paul Edward Theroux – 84 a old (1941) – Author (“The Great Railway Bazaar”,”The Mosquito Coast”)
Ken Griffey Sr. – 75 a old (1950) – Baseball player
Steven Seagal – 73 a old (1952) – Actor (“Out for Justice”, “Exit Wounds”, “Under Siege”, “Above the Law”). Born in Lansing, MI.
Peter MacNicol – 71 a old (1954) – Actor (“Ghostbusters 2”, TV’s “Chicago Hope”, “24”, “Ally McBeal”)
Steven Gustafson – 68 a old (1957) – Bass guitarist (10,000 Maniacs)
Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds – 66 a old (1959) – Singer, producer
Brian Setzer – 66 a old (1959) – Singer, guitarist (Stray Cats)
Katrina Leskanich – 65 a old (1960) – Singer (Katrina and the Waves)
Cathy Turner – 63 a old (1962) – Olympic speed skater
Orlando Jones – 57 a old (1968) – Actor, comedian (“Biker Boyz”, “Drumline”, “The Replacements”, “Liberty Heights”, TV’s “The Evidence”, 7-Up commercials)
Laura Bell Bundy – 44 a old (1981) – Actress, singer (TV’s “Anger Management”)
Michael Pitt – 44 a old (1981) – Actor (“The Dreamers”, “Seven Psychopaths”, “Silk”, TV’s “Dawson’s Creek”, “Boardwalk Empire”, “Hannibal”)
Chyler Leigh – 43 a old (1982) – Actress (“Not Another Teen Movie”, TV’s “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Supergirl”)
Ryan Merriman – 42 a old (1983) – Actor (“The Ring Two”, “Final Destination 3”, “Pretty Little Liars”)
Mandy Moore – 41 a old (1984) – Singer, actress (TV’s “This Is Us”, movies “American Dreamz”, “How to Deal”, “A Walk to Remember”)
Barkhad Abdi – 40 a old (1985) – Actor (“Captain Phillips”)
Haley Joel Osment – 37 a old (1988) – Actor (“The Sixth Sense”, “AI”)
Daisy Ridley – 33 a old (1992) – Actress (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”)
Sofia Carson – 32 a old (1993) – Singer, actress (TV’s “Austin & Ally”, “Descendants”, movies “Adventures in Babysitting”, “Tini: The Movie”, “A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits”)
TODAY IS:
- National Hug Your Dog Day: Give that furry creature a special celebration by enjoying National Hug Your Dog Day with them.
- National Siblings Day: Show your siblings you appreciate them, even if you sometimes want to kill them, or volunteer to adopt-a-sibling and enrich some else’s life on Siblings Day.
- International Kids Yoga Day:
- National Erase Self-Negativity Day:
- National Donate Life Blue & Green Day:
- National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day:
- World Homeopathy Day:
- World Baton Twirling Day: Experience the mesmerizing artistry of rhythmic performance, where precision and flair intertwine in captivating displays of movement.
- National Farm Animals Day: From cows to chickens, farm animals are essential to agriculture. They provide meat, eggs, and dairy while also helping maintain the land.
- Day of Silence: Give your vocal cords a break, and support the cause against LGBT bullying. Join a silent sit-in, put up posters, or simply stay quiet to promote awareness.
- Global Work From Home Day:
- Golfer’s Day: Hit the green and practice your swing. Never played golf, or have terrible weather? Find a mini-golf course, or even fire up a golfing video game at home.
- International Safety Pin Day: Take inspiration from Safety Pin inventor Walter Hunt, and come up with your own clever and useful invention. Who knows, maybe it’ll be a hit like the safety pin.
- National Encourage a Young Writer Day:
- National Cinnamon Crescent Day: Flaky layers of pastry that are filled with a sweet, cinnamon filling, making them a tasty crowd-pleaser — perfect for breakfast or dessert!
- Poet in a Cupcake Day: Bake a cupcake that reflects your favorite poet. Pick the flavor, colors, and appearance, and add a poem on a popsicle stick to celebrate two of life’s great joys.
- Orthodox Good Friday:
- Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival:
- Edinburgh Science Festival:
- National Public Health Week: The well-being of communities — disease prevention, and better living through knowledge and action, towards a healthier world.
- Discover National Parks Fortnight:
- FOP Awareness Month: Raising awareness for a rare condition, efforts unite to support those facing the challenges of Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva.
- National Robotics Week:
- Bee Active Bee Healthy Bee Happy Week:
- Community Garden Week:
- Global Days of Action on Military Spending:
- Be Kind to Spiders Week:
- Blue Ribbon Week:
- National Green Week:
- World Hula Week (Merrie Monarch Festival):
- National Bake Week:
- Czech Beer Festival:
- World Music Therapy Week:
- America Saves Week:
- National Cherry Blossom Festival:
- National Window Safety Week:
- Orthodox Holy Week:
- The Masters Tournament: Golf's elite gather, showcasing unparalleled skill and sportsmanship in a prestigious event that captivates fans worldwide.
Powered by Days Of The Year
For additional information check out websites like: www.on-this-day.com, www.born-today.com, www.famousbirthdays.com, www.daysoftheyear.com, and www.nationaldaycalendar.com.
