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:
1587 – Virginia Dare became the first child to be born on American soil to English parents.
1868 – French astronomer Pierre Janssen discovered helium.
1894 – Congress established the Bureau of Immigration.
1916 – Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace, Hodgenville, KY, was made into a national shrine.
1920 – Tennessee ratified the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote.
1933 – Baby Face Nelson robbed his first bank — in Grand Haven, MI.
1937 – The first FM radio construction permit was issued in Boston, MA. The station went on the air two years later.
1966 – The first pictures of earth taken from moon orbit were sent back to the U.S.
1969 – Jimi Hendrix performed his rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” and brought Woodstock to a close.
1977 – Funeral services for Elvis Presley were held at Graceland in Memphis, TN. There were 150 mourners inside and 75,000 outside. Eighteen white limousines and a white hearse traveled to the mausoleum where he was laid to rest. His body has since been moved back to Graceland next to his mother’s grave.
1982 – The volume on the New York Stock Exchange topped the 100-million level for the first time (132.69 million shares traded).
1982 – The longest baseball game played at Wrigley Field, in Chicago, IL. The game went 21 innings before the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cubs 2-1.
1992 – Larry Bird, after 13 years with the Boston Celtics, announced his retirement.
1997 – Beth Ann Hogan became the first coed in the Virginia Military Institute’s 158-year history.
1997 – Patrick Swayze received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2004 – Donald Trump unveiled his board game (TRUMP the Game) where players bid on real estate, buy big ticket items and make billion-dollar business deals.
2020 – The new Microsoft Flight Simulator was launched
BIRTHDAYS:
Roman Polanski – 92 years old (1933) – Director, screenwriter, actor, producer (“The Pianist”, “Rosemary’s Baby”, “Chinatown”, “Tess”)
Robert Redford – 89 years old (1936) – Actor, director, producer, Sundance Film Festival founder (“Ordinary People”, “The Sting”, “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”, “A River Runs Through It”, “The Company You Keep”, “The Horse Whisperer”, “Quiz Show”)
Dennis Elliot – 75 years old (1950) – Drummer (Foreigner)
Denis Leary – 68 years old (1957) – Actor, comedian (“A Bug’s Life”, “Ice Age”, “The Thomas Crown Affair”, “Wag the Dog”, TV’s “Rescue Me”)
Ron Strykert – 68 years old (1957) – Guitarist, vocalist (Men at Work)
Madeleine Stowe – 67 years old (1958) – Actress (“Bad Girls”, “The General’s Daughter”, “We Were Soldiers”)
Edward Norton – 56 years old (1969) – Actor (“American History X”, “Primal Fear”, “Birdman”, “The Grand Budapest Hotel”, “Fight Club”, “The People Versus Larry Flint”)
Christian Slater – 56 years old (1969) – Actor (“Pump Up the Volume”, “True Romance”, TV’s “The Forgotten”, “My Own Worst Enemy”)
Malcolm-Jamal Warner – 55 years old (1970) – Actor, director (TV’s “The Cosby Show”, “Malcolm and Eddie”)
Andy Samberg – 47 years old (1978) – Actor (“I Love You, Man”, “Hot Rod”, TV’s “Saturday Night Live”, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”)
Mika Boorem – 38 years old (1987) – Actress (“Smile”, “Sleepover”, “Blue Crush”, TV’s “Dawson’s Creek”)
Frances Bean Cobain – 33 years old (1992) – Model, daughter of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love
Maia Mitchell – 32 years old (1993) – Actress (Played Brittany Flune in TV’s “Mortified”, “Trapped” “The Fosters”, movies “Teen Beach Movie”, “Teen Beach 2”)
TODAY IS:
- Serendipity Day: Life's unexpected twists often lead to the best moments, those happy accidents that bring smiles and make stories worth telling.
- National Fajita Day: Imagine sizzling hot peppers and onions mixed with juicy seasoned meat, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla - delicious!
- National Couple’s Day: When two people come together, they create a unique bond that can conquer any challenge, adventure, or romantic moment.
- National Ice Cream Pie Day: A delicious dessert that's perfect for any occasion — sweet and creamy, with a crunchy crust that will leave you wanting more!
- National Pinot Noir Day: Gather friends and family for a wine-tasting affair, perhaps with a selection from different regions like Bergundy, France and the Willamette Valley, Oregon.
- Solidarity Day in Chile: Solidarity Day in Chile is a powerful reminder of the collective strength found in unity. It brings together people from all walks of life to support those in need, putting into perspective the importance of compassion and community. It encourages everyone to act, no matter how small the gesture. Each...
- Never Give Up Day: Cultivate a mindset of never giving up, and support others who are still working hard to reach their goals, whether achievable tasks or lofty dreams.
- National Bad Poetry Day: Put aside your self-consciousness and create some bad poetry –on purpose. Read others’ horrendous rhymes, and get creative about making something awful.
- National Mail Order Catalog Day: Sign up for some mail order catalogues, and update your wardrobe, household, even backyard and furniture all from the comfort of your couch, in your pajamas.
- International Delivery Driver Appreciation Day : Forget putting delivery items in a car that can get stuck in traffic for long stretches of time! Instead, people in urban areas can benefit from the use of bicycle delivery riders who can make it quickly and efficiently to their destination – and in an earth-friendly manner. International Delivery Driver...
- World Breast Cancer Research Day: World Breast Cancer Research Day begins with a clear mission: to honor and boost the people behind scientific breakthroughs that save lives. This annual day brings attention to the researchers, doctors, and advocates working to understand and defeat breast cancer. It emphasizes raising funds for life-changing projects. The event highlights that...
- Crayfish Party: Crayfish Party is a lively and festive occasion celebrated with friends and family. This event marks the end of summer, bringing people together for a joyful feast. Tables are often set with bright decorations, and the air is filled with laughter. The menu features cooked and seasoned crayfish. The atmosphere...
- Navasard: Navasard is the ancient Armenian New Year, a celebration that once united communities in festivities and tribute to their gods. Marking the start of a new cycle, it was a time when people believed divine forces came down to the Earth. With music, dance, and communal feasts, it reflected a...
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