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:
1846 – The first issue of the “Daily News,” edited by Charles Dickens, was published.
1853 – Dr. Russell L. Hawes patented the envelope folding machine.
1865 – An oil well was drilled by torpedoes for the first time.
1908 – In New York, NY, the Sullivan Ordinance was passed. It made smoking in public places by women illegal. Two weeks later, the measure was vetoed by Mayor George B. McClellan Jr.
1915 – Kiwanis International was founded in Detroit, MI.
1953 – Arthur Summerfield of Pinconning, MI, became the U.S. Postmaster General in President Eisenhower’s cabinet.
1954 – The Nautilus was launched in Groton, CT. It was the first atomic-powered submarine. U.S. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower broke the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow.
1954 – The gas turbine automobile was introduced in New York, NY.
1960 – Little Joe 1B, a Mercury spacecraft, lifted off from Wallops Island, VA, with Miss Sam, a female rhesus monkey on board.
1970 – The Boeing 747 made its first commercial flight from New York, NY to London for Pan American.
1970 – “The Johnny Cash Show”, which began airing on ABC during the summer of 1969, returned to primetime television for the first of what would be just six more shows.
1976 – Air France and British Airways begin regular Concorde SST commercial service. The jets could travel at twice the speed of sound.
1977 – President Jimmy Carter pardoned almost all Vietnam War draft dodgers who had emigrated to Canada.
1980 – Gold was valued at $850 an ounce.
1981 – Production of the DeLorean DMC-12 sports car began in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. Only 9,000 DeLoreans would be manufactured.
1987 – Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame. She was the first woman to be inducted.
1990 – MTV’s “Unplugged” made its debut with Squeeze as the first performers.
1991 – CBS News reporter Bob Simon was captured by Iraqis while covering the Persian Gulf.
1994 – A jury in Manassas, VA, acquitted Lorena Bobbitt by reason of temporary insanity of maliciously wounding her husband John, whose penis she cut off with a pair of scissors. She accused him of sexually assaulting her.
1997 – The U.S. House of Representatives voted 395-28 to reprimand Newt Gingrich for ethics violations, making him the first Speaker of the House to be so disciplined.
1998 – A former White House intern, Monica Lewinsky, said on tape that she had an affair with President Bill Clinton. On TV, the President angrily denied that he had sex with “that woman”.
1999 – The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a ship headed for Houston, TX, that had over 9,500 pounds of cocaine aboard. It was one of the largest drug busts in U.S. history.
2004 – NASA’s MER-A (the Mars Rover Spirit) ceased communication with mission control. The problem was in the management of its flash memory and the problem was fixed remotely from Earth on February 6th.
2009 – The TV show “Lost” premiered on ABC.
2010 – Season one of “Jersey Shore” ended with 4.8 million viewers tuning in.
2013 – Barack Obama took the oath of office and was inaugurated for his second term as President.
2017 – On the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, over 400 cities across the U.S., and more than 160 countries worldwide, participated in a large-scale women’s march.
2020 – The very first case of COVID-19 was confirmed. A Washington State man who had travelled from the city of Wuhan in China, where is all started tested positive.
BIRTHDAYS:
Jack Nicklaus – 86 years old (1940) – Golfer and sportscaster
Mike Medavoy – 85 years old (1941) – Chinese-born American film producer, co-founded Orion Pictures
Ivan Putski – 85 years old (1941) – Polish-American wrestler and bodybuilder
Elaine Showalter – 85 years old (1941) – Author and critic
Michael G. Wilson – 84 years old (1942) – Producer and screenwriter
Jill Eikenberry – 79 years old (1947) – Actress
Dorian M. Goldfeld – 79 years old (1947) – Mathematician
Clifford Ray – 77 years old (1949) – Basketball coach and player
Gary Locke – 76 years old (1950) – Politician and diplomat, 36th United States Secretary of Commerce
Eric Holder – 75 years old (1951) – Lawyer, judge, and politician, 82nd United States Attorney General
Peter Fleming – 71 years old (1955) – Tennis player
Jeff Koons – 71 years old (1955) – Painter and sculptor
Robby Benson – 70 years old (1956) – Actor and director
Geena Davis – 70 years old (1956) – Actress and producer
Matt Salmon – 68 years old (1958) – Politician
Sidney Lowe – 66 years old (1960) – Basketball player
Mike Terrana – 66 years old (1960) – Hard rock and heavy metal drummer
Kevin Cramer – 65 years old (1961) – Politician
Tyler Cowen – 64 years old (1962) – Economist and academic
Hakeem Olajuwon – 63 years old (1963) – Nigerian-American basketball player
Charlotte Ross – 58 years old (1968) – Actress
John Ducey – 57 years old (1969) – Actor
Karina Lombard – 57 years old (1969) – French-American actress and singer
Ken Leung – 56 years old (1970) – Actor
Oren Peli – 56 years old (1970) – Israeli-American director, producer and screenwriter
Doug Edwards – 55 years old (1971) – Basketball player
Dylan Kussman – 55 years old (1971) – Actor
Doug Weight – 55 years old (1971) – Ice hockey player and coach
Cat Power – 54 years old (1972) – Singer, musician and actress
Shawn Rojeski – 54 years old (1972) – Curler
Chris Kilmore – 53 years old (1973) – Musician and DJ
Maxwell Atoms – 52 years old (1974) – Animator, screenwriter and voice actor
Vincent Laresca – 52 years old (1974) – Actor
Casey FitzRandolph – 51 years old (1975) – Speedskater
Jason Moran – 51 years old (1975) – Jazz pianist, composer and educator
Michael Ruffin – 49 years old (1977) – Basketball player
Jerry Trainor – 49 years old (1977) – Actor, director, and producer
Alex Acker – 43 years old (1983) – American-Italian basketball player
Maryse Mizanin – 43 years old (1983) – Canadian-American wrestler
Luke Grimes – 42 years old (1984) – Actor
Haloti Ngata – 42 years old (1984) – Football player
Ryan Suter – 41 years old (1985) – Ice hockey player
Peyton Hillis – 40 years old (1986) – Football player
Jonathan Quick – 40 years old (1986) – Ice hockey player
Brandon Crawford – 39 years old (1987) – Baseball player
Ashton Eaton – 38 years old (1988) – Decathlete
Vanessa Hessler – 38 years old (1988) – Italian-American model and actress
Kayla Banwarth – 37 years old (1989) – Indoor volleyball player
Justin Houston – 37 years old (1989) – Football player
Kelly Rohrbach – 36 years old (1990) – Model and actress
Ronald Blair – 33 years old (1993) – former professional American football player
Booboo Stewart – 32 years old (1994) – Actor
Jake Elliott – 31 years old (1995) – Football player
Jeremy Shada – 29 years old (1997) – Actor, musician and singer
IShowSpeed – 21 years old (2005) – YouTuber
TODAY IS:
- National Hugging Day: Have a heartfelt cuddle with loved ones, try out different embraces like the bear hug or raise awareness of affection's health benefits.
- National Cheesy Socks Day: Transform your sock game with outrageously hilarious novelty socks! They'll make your feet feel fancy and your friends laugh out loud.
- Museum Selfie Day:
- International Playdate Day: A cherished occasion when the youngest among us gather, fostering friendships, sharing laughter, and building the bonds that shape their world.
- International Sweatpants Day: The ultimate comfort wear for lazy days, these cozy bottoms make relaxation an art form, inviting you to unwind in style.
- National Squirrel Appreciation Day: With their bushy tails and quick movements, these little creatures are a joy to watch as they scamper through the trees and hunt for nuts.
- National Granola Bar Day: Unleash your snack time superhero with these power-packed, on-the-go bites. Energize your day with a tasty blend of wholesome ingredients and unstoppable deliciousness!
- National Hyaluronic Acid Day: Revitalize your skincare routine with a moisture-boosting element, offering a rejuvenating touch for radiant and supple skin.
- National Angel Island Day:
- National Bakers-Crafters-Makers Day:
- One-Liners Day: Dad jokes, puns, groaners and one-liners all seem to have their own place in the world of humor and comedy that can cause a huge guffaw, a little chuckle or perhaps an eye roll. In any case, the one-liner is delivered quickly and easily, with a side of wit and...
- National Hug Your Puppy Day:
- Thank Your Mentor Day:
- Mariachi Day:
- Surva Mummers Festival:
- Cancer Talk Week:
- No Name Calling Week:
- World Kiwanis Week:
- Hunt for Happiness Week:
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