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:
1862 – National cemeteries were authorized by the U.S. government.
1866 – Authorization was given to build a tunnel beneath the Chicago River. It was a three-year project that cost $512,709.
1867 – The first dental school in the United States was established. It was the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA.
1941 – The longest hitting streak in baseball history ended. Cleveland Indians pitchers held New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio hitless for the first time in 57 games.
1950 – The television show “The Colgate Comedy Hour” debuted. It featured Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
1955 – Disneyland was dedicated and opened by Walt Disney in Anaheim, CA.
1975 – An Apollo spaceship docked with a Soyuz spacecraft in orbit. It was the first link up between the U.S. and Soviet Union.
1984 – The national drinking age in the U.S. was changed from 18 to 21 years of age.
1987 – The movie “Robocop” premiered in theaters.
1989 – The first flight of the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber.
1992 – The movie “Honey, I Blew Up the Kid” premiered in theaters.
1995 – The Nasdaq composite stock index rose above 1,000 for the first time.
1996 – TWA Flight 800, a Paris-bound Boeing 747, exploded and crashed off Long Island, NY, killing all 230 people aboard.
1996 – Shaquille O’Neal starred as a 5,000 year old genie when the movie “Kazaam” premiered in theaters.
1997 – After 117 years, the Woolworth Corp. closed the last of its 400 stores.
1998 – An entire village was swept away in Papua, New Guinea by a 23-foot wave that was triggered by an undersea earthquake. Eight days later, reports list 3,183 dead, 2,000 were missing, and thousands were homeless.
2001 – The Concorde was brought back into service nearly a year after a July 2000 crash. It ended operations completely on October 24, 2003.
2007 – Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback Michael Vick and three other men were indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a dog-fighting ring.
2018 – Scott S. Sheppard announced that his team had discovered a dozen irregular moons of Jupiter.
2022 – Lt. Amanda Lee was named the first woman to serve as a demonstration pilot for the Blue Angels.
BIRTHDAYS:
Camilla Parker-Bowles – 78 years old (1947) – Duchess of Cornwall, second wife of Britain’s Prince Charles
Geezer Butler – 76 years old (1949) – Bassist (Black Sabbath)
Lucie Arnaz – 74 years old (1951) – Actress (“The Jazz Singer”, “Second Thoughts”, TV’s “Lucie Arnaz Show”)
David Hasselhoff – 73 years old (1952) – Actor, singer (TV’s “Knight Rider,” “Baywatch”, “The Young and the Restless”, judge on “America’s Got Talent”)
Mark Burnett – 65 years old (1960) – Reality TV producer (TV’s “The Voice”, “Survivor”, “The Apprentice”, “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?”)
TODAY IS:
- National Tattoo Day: Have an idea for a tattoo you’ve been wanting to get? Pull the trigger and go make your body a canvas for art and self-expression by getting inked.
- World Emoji Day: Try telling a story or sending a text using just emojis, and see how much you can communicate through these expressive little pictographs.
- National Lottery Day: Taking a chance on a potential windfall can be thrilling, but always remember to play within your limits to keep it fun.
- National Yellow Pig Day: Have you heard about the Yellow Pig before? Don’t worry; you’re not alone if you haven’t! This is something that began when two math students were analyzing the number 17, and they seemed to go a little bit crazy by the end of it, coming up with the Yellow Pig...
- National Peach Ice Cream Day: It’s not the most common flavor, but peach ice cream is the perfect combination. Fruity, sweet, and refreshing, it’s the perfect summer treat.
- World Day for International Justice: Fighting against war crimes, genocide and other criminal injustice is a difficult battle, but one that certainly needs attention. World Day for International Justice exists to bring awareness to this cause. How to Celebrate World Day for International Justice Try out some of these ideas for observing and celebrating the...
- International Firgun Day: International Firgun Day celebrates those moments when you genuinely feel happy for someone else and let them know. A kind word, a thoughtful message, or even a quick shoutout can lift someone’s mood in seconds. There’s no angle or reward—just honest praise. Maybe your friend landed a new job, or your...
- National Wrong Way Corrigan Day: Imagine setting off on a journey, only to arrive at a completely unexpected destination. National Wrong Way Corrigan Day celebrates such an adventurous spirit. It honors Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan, a pilot who, in 1938, claimed to have accidentally flown from New York to Ireland instead of his intended destination...
- Day for International Criminal Justice: Think of a day that unites the world in the pursuit of justice. The Day for International Criminal Justice does just that. It commemorates the adoption of the Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court (ICC). This court holds individuals accountable for grave crimes like genocide, war crimes, and...
- Galway International Arts Festival: The Galway International Arts Festival is a vibrant celebration of creativity that takes over the city of Galway each year. This event brings together artists, performers, and visitors from around the globe for two weeks of music, theatre, dance, visual arts, and more. The festival transforms Galway into a hub of...
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