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:
1754 – The first newspaper cartoon in America showed a divided snake “Join or die” in “The Pennsylvania Gazette.”
1785 – Joseph Bramah patented the beer-pump handle.
1926 – Americans Richard Byrd and Floyd Bennett became the first men to fly an airplane over the North Pole. Later discovery of Byrd’s diary appeared to cast some doubt on the claim.
1930 – A starting gate was used to start a Triple Crown race for the first time.
1936 – The first sheet of postage stamps of more than one variety went on sale in New York, NY.
1945 – U.S. officials announced that the midnight entertainment curfew was being lifted immediately.
1958 – Richard Burton made his network television debut in the presentation of “Wuthering Heights” on CBS-TV.
1960 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for sale an oral birth-control pill for the first time.
1962 – A laser beam was successfully bounced off the Moon for the first time.
1974 – The House Judiciary Committee began formal hearings on the President Richard Nixon impeachment.
1974 – Three Detroit, MI thieves set a record by stealing 32,500 used watches from a Goodwill Industries warehouse.
1980 – In Norco, CA, five masked gunmen held up a Security Pacific bank, leading to a violent shoot-out and one of the largest pursuits in California history. Two of the gunmen and one police officer were killed and 33 police and civilian vehicles were destroyed in the chase.
1980 – A Liberian freighter hit the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay in Florida, making a 1,400 ft. section of the southbound span collapse. 35 motorists, in six cars and a Greyhoud bus, fell 150 ft. into the water and died.
1980 – The original “Friday the 13th” movie premiered in theaters.
1986 – Movie goers were introduced to Johnny Five when the movie “Short Circuit” opened in theaters.
1991 – Actor, director Michael Landon appeared on “The Tonight Show” to discuss the cancer which ultimately killed him.
1992 – NBC’s “Golden Girls” aired its final first run network TV episode. 27 Million viewers tuned in to watch.
1996 – In video testimony to a courtroom in Little Rock, AR, President Bill Clinton insisted that he had nothing to do with a $300,000 loan in the criminal case against his former Whitewater partners.
2020 – In Michigan, Expirations for driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations were extended to July due to COVID-19.
2020 – COVID-19 caused the U.S. unemployment rate to hit 14.9% — the worst rate since the Great Depression.
2020 – The COVID-19 recession caused the U.S. unemployment rate to hit 14.9 percent, its worst rate since the Great Depression.
2022 – Russo-Ukrainian War: United States President Joe Biden signed the 2022 Lend-Lease Act into law, a rebooted World War II-era policy expediting American equipment to Ukraine and other Eastern European countries.
BIRTHDAYS:
Sonny Curtis – 88 a old (1937) – Musician (Buddy Holly and the Crickets)
James L. Brooks – 85 a old (1940) – Director (“Starting Over”, “Terms of Endearment”, “Broadcast News”, “I’ll Do Anything”, “As Good as It Gets”, “Spanglish”)
Tommy Roe – 83 a old (1942) – Singer (“Sheila”, “Dizzy”)
Richie Furay – 81 a old (1944) – Musician (Buffalo Springfield, Poco)
Steve Katz – 80 a old (1945) – Guitarist, singer (Blood, Sweat and Tears)
Candice Bergen – 79 a old (1946) – Actress (TV’s “Murphy Brown”, “Boston Legal”, movies “Starting Over”, “Carnal Knowledge”, “Gandhi”, “Miss Congeniality”, “Sweet Home Alabama”)
Clint Holmes – 79 a old (1946) – Singer (“Playground In My Mind”)
Anthony Higgins – 78 a old (1947) – Actor (“A Walk with Love and Death”, “Something for Everyone”, “Taste the Blood of Dracula”, “Vampire Circus”)
Billy Joel – 76 a old (1949) – Musician
Alley Mills – 74 a old (1951) – Actress (TV’s “The Wonder Years”, “The Bold and the Beautiful”)
John Corbett – 64 a old (1961) – Actor (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”, TV’s “Northern Exposure”, “Sex and the City”)
Dave Gahan – 63 a old (1962) – Lead singer (Depeche Mode)
Ghostface Killah – 55 a old (1970) – Rapper (Wu-Tang Clan)
Rosario Dawson – 46 a old (1979) – Actress (“Kids”, “Rent”, “Clerks II”, “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief”, “Sidewalks of New York”, “Alexander”, “Grindhouse”, “Sin City”, “Trance”)
Rachel Boston – 43 a old (1982) – Actress (TV’s “American Dreams”, “The Ex List”, “In Plain Sight”, “Witches of East End”)
Prince Fielder – 41 a old (1984) – Baseball player (Detroit Tigers 2012-2013)
Audrina Patridge – 40 a old (1985) – Actress (TV’s “The Hills”)
Grace Gummer – 39 a old (1986) – Actress (TV’s “The Newsroom”, “American Horror Story: Freak Show”, “Extant”, “Mr. Robot”)
Bill Steffen – WOOD TV 8 Chief Meteorologist
TODAY IS:
- World Fair Trade Day: Make conscientious shopping choices and research which companies use child labor, unsafe practices, and more to cut corners, so you can avoid them.
- Europe Day:
- National Moscato Day: Host or attend a wine-tasting party, mix some Moscato cocktails, take a trip to wine country or just read up about the Muscat grape-based wine known as Moscato.
- National Train Day: Go out and take a ride on a train, or watch them go by from a comfortable vantage point, whether fast, sleek commuter trains or large, loud steam engine transporters.
- Stay Up All Night Day:
- National Windmill Day: Drive out to windmill country, or read up about the history of windmills and how they can provide clean, sustainable energy by harnessing Earth’s natural power.
- World Belly Dance Day: Take a Bellydancing class, or go see a professional to enjoy this ancient and mesmerizing form of expression commonly associated with the Middle East.
- World Migratory Bird Day: Every year, birds travel thousands of miles to find warmer climates, food and nesting grounds — a sign of the changing seasons.
- Archery Day: Channel your inner Robin Hood with a sport that's equal parts precision and athleticism, and requires quick reflexes and a sharp eye.
- World Buckfast Day: Buckfast Tonic Wine is a Scottish invention that the rest of the world needs to catch up on: a wine that contains as much caffeine as eight cans of Coke.
- National Lost Sock Memorial Day: Where do they go? We can only hope it’s a better place, but no one really knows what happens to the lone socks that seem to disappear without a trace.
- Guernsey Liberation Day:
- Tear the Tags Off the Mattress Day:
- International Drone Day:
- Hurray for Buttons Day:
- Martin Z. Mollusk Day:
- National Home Front Heroes Day:
- National Dog Mom’s Day:
- Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day:
- Alphabet Magnet Day:
- Birth Mother’s Day: Recognizing the love and sacrifice, embracing a choice that shapes lives, honoring courage and compassion unconditionally.
- World Collage Day: Unleash creativity by weaving diverse elements into a visual symphony that speaks volumes without uttering a word.
- National Sleepover Day: Friends, snacks, and movies! Enjoy a fun-filled night in a cozy atmosphere — a great way to make memories and strengthen friendships!
- National Babysitter’s Day: A trusted support system for the little ones, enabling moms and dads to have a break while knowing their children are in safe, capable hands.
- CdLS Awareness Day: Shedding light on CdLS, fostering understanding and support for those navigating this unique journey of resilience and strength.
- National Butterscotch Brownie Day:
- Donkey Week:
- National Nurse’s Week: Give a big thank-you to the hard-working, often under-paid medical professionals who keep hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes and hospice care running.
- National Pet Week:
- Public Service Recognition Week:
- Screen-Free Week:
- Deaf Awareness Week:
- National Tourism Week: Embark on journeys that unfold stories, connecting cultures, creating memories, and weaving the tapestry of global exploration.
- Children’s Book Week : Spark the joy of exploration in young minds through tales that open doors to realms of endless fascination and growth.
- Tracky Dack Day:
- National Mills Weekend:
- Dying Matters Awareness Week:
- Dog Anxiety Awareness Week:
- Time Of Remembrance And Reconciliation:
- National Wildflower Week :
- National Correctional Officer’s Week:
- Drinking Water Week:
- National Public Gardens Week:
- Somerset Day:
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