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:
1789 – George Washington sent proposed Constitutional amendments (The United States Bill of Rights) to the States for ratification.
1889 – The first international Conference of American States began in Washington, DC.
1919 – President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke that left him partially paralyzed.
1920 – The Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates played the only triple-header in baseball history. (The Reds won 2 of the 3 games.)
1925 – John Logie Baird performed the first test of a working television system.
1937 – Warner Bros. released “Love Is on the Air, which included the film debut of 26-year-old actor Ronald Reagan.
1948 – The first automobile race to use asphalt, cement and dirt roads took place in Watkins Glen, NY. It was the first road race in the U.S. following World War II.
1950 – The “Peanuts” comic strip, created by Charles M. Schulz, was published for the first time in seven newspapers. The strip is originally called “Li’l Folks” and introduced the character Charlie Brown. The strip ran until February 13, 2000, and then continued in reruns.
1955 – TV’s “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” debuted on CBS.
1959 – The television show “The Twilight Zone” debuted on CBS. The show ran for 5 years for a total of 154 episodes.
1967 – Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first black Justice of the Supreme Court.
1977 – The bodies of Elvis Presley and his grandmother were moved to Graceland in Memphis, TN.
1986 – The Everly Brothers were given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1992 – The hockey movie, “The Mighty Ducks”, premiered in theaters.
1996 – The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments were signed by President Bill Clinton.
1996 – Former Los Angeles Police Department detective Mark Fuhrman was given three years probation and fined $200 after pleading no contest to perjury at O.J. Simpsons’s murder trial.
2001 – The TV show “Scrubs” premiered on NBC. It eventually moved to ABC and ran until March 17, 2010.
2002 – The Beltway sniper attacks began, extending over three weeks.
2016 – The HBO series “Westworld” debuted.
2020 – The Michigan Supreme Court struck down Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Emergency Powers.
BIRTHDAYS:
Rex Reed – 87 years old (1938) – Film critic
Ron Meagher – 84 years old (1941) – Rock bass player
Martin Hellman – 80 years old (1945) – Cryptographer and academic
Don McLean – 80 years old (1945) – Singer-songwriter
Ward Churchill – 78 years old (1947) – Author and activist
Avery Brooks – 77 years old (1948) – Actor
Donna Karan – 77 years old (1948) – Fashion designer, founded DKNY
Richard Hell – 76 years old (1949) – Singer-songwriter and bass player
Annie Leibovitz – 76 years old (1949) – Photographer
Robin Riker – 73 years old (1952) – Actress
Vanessa Bell Armstrong – 72 years old (1953) – Singer
Tom Boswell – 72 years old (1953) – Basketball player
Lorraine Bracco – 71 years old (1954) – Actress
Freddie Jackson – 69 years old (1956) – Soul singer
John Cook – 68 years old (1957) – Golfer
Robbie Nevil – 67 years old (1958) – Singer-songwriter
Joe Sacco – 65 years old (1960) – Maltese-American journalist and cartoonist
Dereck Whittenburg – 65 years old (1960) – Basketball player and coach
Mark Rypien – 63 years old (1962) – Canadian-American football player
Maria Ressa – 62 years old (1963) – Filipino-American journalist
Gillian Welch – 58 years old (1967) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Joey Slotnick – 57 years old (1968) – Actor
Kelly Willis – 57 years old (1968) – Country music singer-songwriter
Eddie Guardado – 55 years old (1970) – Baseball player
Kelly Ripa – 55 years old (1970) – Actress and talk show host
Tiffany Darwish – 54 years old (1971) – Singer-songwriter
Jim Root – 54 years old (1971) – Guitarist and songwriter
Chris Savino – 54 years old (1971) – Comic book artist, writer, animator and creator of The Loud House
Aaron McKie – 53 years old (1972) – Basketball player
Melissa Harris-Perry – 52 years old (1973) – Journalist, author, and educator
Efren Ramirez – 52 years old (1973) – Actor
Scott Schoeneweis – 52 years old (1973) – Baseball player
Brian Knight – 51 years old (1974) – Baseball player
Paul Teutul Jr. – 51 years old (1974) – Motorcycle designer, co-founded Orange County Choppers
Tyson Chandler – 43 years old (1982) – Basketball player
Brandon Jackson – 40 years old (1985) – Football player
Camilla Belle – 39 years old (1986) – Actress
Phil Kessel – 38 years old (1987) – Ice hockey player
Christopher Larkin – 38 years old (1987) – South Korean-American actor
Joel Reinders – 38 years old (1987) – Football player
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – 38 years old (1987) – Race car driver
Brittany Howard – 37 years old (1988) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Aaron Hicks – 36 years old (1989) – Baseball player
Shane Larkin – 33 years old (1992) – American-Turkish basketball player
Lance McCullers Jr. – 32 years old (1993) – Baseball player
Elizabeth McLaughlin – 32 years old (1993) – Actress
Rubi Rose – 28 years old (1997) – Rapper
Quadeca – 25 years old (2000) – Singer-songwriter and YouTuber
Jacob Sartorius – 23 years old (2002) – Social media personality and singer
TODAY IS:
- National Name Your Car Day: You can’t truly love your car until you give it a name. Consider your car’s quirks and personality and come up with a fitting name, or try a Car Name Generator.
- World Smile Day: Bring smiles to the faces of others through acts of kindness, community work, and of course offering your own lovely smile to brighten anyone’s day.
- Kids Music Day: It’s never too early to start teaching kids the joy of music. Take part in a local Kids Music Day event, or just sit down with your child to teach them some basics.
- National Batik Day:
- World Farm Animals Day: Created in memory of Gandhi, who advocated respecting all animals, National Farm Animal Day is about the crucial and often mistreated farm creatures.
- College Radio Day: Student-run stations offer diverse music, unique perspectives, and a platform for emerging talent and community engagement.
- Audiophile Day: Passionate about high-fidelity sound, exploring music through top-notch gear, and revealing nuances others may miss.
- International Day of Non-Violence: Consider the historical figures who chose the path of pacifism, and consider how you can practice and support non-violence in your own life, in a world of blood and war.
- National Body Language Day:
- Plaidurday: Timeless fashion and even more timeless warmth, break out your plaid on Plaidurday for a fashionable, cozy day in one of the world’s most popular patterns.
- National Custodial Worker Recognition Day: Unsung heroes of our society — gather gifts and thank-you cards and make sure your custodial staff get the recognition they deserve.
- National Custodian Day:
- Manufacturing Day: Crafting innovations, factories shape raw materials into practical items, driving progress and technological advancements in society.
- Canine Companion Day:
- National Fried Scallops Day:
- Guardian Angel Day:
- National Smarties Day:
- Wakey Wakey Hospice PJ Day: By donning comfy PJs, individuals can contribute to a noble cause, bringing warmth and support to those in need while staying cozy!
- National Report Long Term Acute Care Hospital Fraud Day:
- National Produce Misting Day:
- Sekaten:
- National Manufacturing Week:
- World Animal Week: Shining light on the silent plight, voices unite for the voiceless, fostering compassion, a global symphony against neglect.
- BPD Awareness Week: Raising understanding about a mental health condition, fostering empathy for those navigating the complexities of BPD.
- Rtveli:
- Fiesta de San Pacho:
- National Vegetarian Week:
- Hispanic Heritage Month: Join an event, forum, or exhibition for Hispanic Heritage Month, and appreciate the art, history, and cultural offerings of this rich and expansive heritage.
- National Dance Week:
- Walk Your Dog Week: Take your dog out for a long walk and give you both some exercise, or volunteer to walk shelter dogs at a rescue or humane society—maybe you’ll take one home!
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