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:
1833 – A patent was granted for first soda fountain.
1889 – The Edison General Electric Company was organized.
1897 – William Price became the first to be named White House news reporter.
1941 – Detroit Tank sent their first unit to the U.S. Army. By the end of World War II, the plant had built 22,000 tanks.
1953 – Winston Churchill was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
1959 – Air Force Captain John S. Lappo, of Muskegon, MI, flew a state of the art Boeing B-47 jet underneath the Mackinac Bridge.
1961 – Sandy Koufax, of the Los Angeles Dodgers, struck out 18 batters becoming the first major-league pitcher to do so on two different occasions.
1961 – President John F. Kennedy accepted “sole responsibility” following Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba.
1962 – MIT sent a TV signal by satellite for the first time.
1973 – Albert Sabin reported that herpes viruses were factors in nine kinds of cancer.
1981 – IBM introduced the first personal computer.
1990 – The Space Shuttle Discovery blasted off from Cape Canaveral, FL. It was carrying the $1.5 billion Hubble Space Telescope.
1996 – Margot Kidder was placed in a psychiatric ward after being found dirty, dazed, and fearful in a stranger’s backyard in Glendale, CA.
1998 – ABC confirmed that it was canceling “Ellen”, the first TV series to feature an openly gay lead character.
2005 – Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was inaugurated as the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church taking the name Pope Benedict XVI.
2007 – Sheryl Crow called for a ban on using too much toilet paper in order to help the environment. The singer suggested using “only one square per restroom visit, except, of course, on those pesky occasions where two or three could be required”.
2018 – Streaming music services overtook worldwide sales of CDs and vinyl records for the first time.
BIRTHDAYS:
Shirley MacLaine – 91 a old (1934) – Actress (“Terms of Endearment”, “The Turning Point”, “Irma la Douce”, “The Apartment”, “Some Came Running”, “Bernie”, “Being There”, “Valentine’s Day”, “Coco Chanel”, “Bewitched”, “Rumor Has It”, TV’s “Shirley’s World”, “Downton Abbey”)
Barbra Streisand – 83 a old (1942) – Singer, actress (“Funny Girl”, “Meet the Fockers”)
Richard Sterban – 82 a old (1943) – Singer (The Oak Ridge Boys)
Doug Clifford – 80 a old (1945) – Drummer (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
Bob Lunn – 80 a old (1945) – Golfer
Eric Bogosian – 72 a old (1953) – Actor (“Talk Radio”, “Wonderland”)
Jack Blades – 71 a old (1954) – Bass guitarist (Night Ranger, Damn Yankees)
Michael O’Keefe – 70 a old (1955) – Actor (“Caddyshack”, “The Great Santini”)
Boris Williams – 68 a old (1957) – Drummer (The Cure)
Glenn Morshower – 66 a old (1959) – Actor (TV’s “24”)
Billy Gould – 62 a old (1963) – Bass guitarist (Faith No More)
Cedric the Entertainer – 61 a old (1964) – Actor, comedian (“The Honeymooners”, “Be Cool”, “Man of the House”, the “Barbershop” movies, TV’s “Steve Harvey Show”)
Djimon Hounsou – 61 a old (1964) – Actor (“Blood Diamond”, “In America”, “Beauty Shop”, “Gladiator”, “Amistad”)
Omar Vizquel – 58 a old (1967) – Baseball player, coach (Detroit Tigers 2014-2017)
Melinda Clarke – 56 a old (1969) – Actress (TV’s “The OC”)
Brian Marshall – 52 a old (1973) – Bass guitarist (Creed)
Derek Luke – 51 a old (1974) – Actor (“Antwone Fisher”, “Biker Boyz”, “Glory Road”)
Eric Balfour – 48 a old (1977) – Actor (TV’s “Six Feet Under”, “24”)
Rebecca Mader – 48 a old (1977) – Actress (TV’s “All My Children”, “Lost”, “Justice”)
Danny Gokey – 45 a old (1980) – Singer (3rd place finished on TV’s “The American Idol: Season 8”)
Austin Nichols – 45 a old (1980) – Actor (TV’s “One Tree Hill”, movies “The Day After Tomorrow”, “Wimbledon”). Born in Ann Arbor, MI.
Kelly Clarkson – 43 a old (1982) – Singer (Finished first in the first season of TV’s “American Idol”)
TODAY IS:
- Help Animals Day: Supporting vulnerable creatures, lending a hand to those in need, creating a haven for the voiceless and defenseless.
- Scream Day: Self care is important, but it doesn’t always mean good-smelling candles, bubble baths, and meditation. Sometimes you just need the catharsis of a good scream.
- National Pig in a Blanket Day: Sausage or hot dog, wrapped in dough, cooked to perfect, this popular finger food can be found everywhere from weddings to children’s birthday parties.
- National Hairball Awareness Day: Cats get hairballs…right? Yes, and no. For many cats, the occasional hairball is normal and healthy, but be aware of signs that these hairballs might be harming them.
- New Kids on the Block Day:
- World Day For Animals In Laboratories:
- National Pet Care for All Day:
- World Women’s Wellness Day:
- Fashion Revolution Day:
- National Bucket List Day:
- Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day:
- National Historic Marker Day:
- International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace:
- National Arbor Day: Transform bare lands into lush forests and create a greener world for future generations. Plant a tree, nourish it, and watch it grow!
- Firefly Day: Though it only had one season, Firefly quickly grew a cult following of geeks and sci-fi lovers. The iconic space opera has remained popular for over 20 years.
- National Crime Victims’ Rights Week:
- National Pediatric Transplant Week:
- National Library Week: Silent realms of knowledge, these havens harbor stories and wisdom, inviting exploration beyond the whispers of time.
- Coin Week: Begin or grow your coin collection, learn about how countries’ mints reflect their history, or join a coin club or even local competition during Coin Week.
- Global Youth Service Days:
- Lesbian Visibility Week:
- National Princess Week:
- Cleaning for a Reason Week:
- National Volunteer Week: Contributing time and effort, volunteering fosters positive change, enriching lives, and creating a ripple of goodwill in communities.
- Feet Week: Happy feet make a happy person. Proper foot care involves regular washing, trimming nails, wearing comfortable shoes, and keeping them dry. Treat your feet well and they will take you places!
- National Park Week:
- Administrative Professionals Week:
- Animal Cruelty / Human Violence Awareness Week:
- Every Kid Healthy Week: Nurturing vibrant habits, fostering active play, and embracing wholesome choices, helping children discover the joy of balanced living.
- Global Days of Action on Military Spending:
- National Work Zone Awareness Week:
- National Sky Awareness Week:
- American Quilters Society Week:
- Seville Fair:
- National Green Week:
- Intergenerational Week:
- Fiddlers Frolics:
- Bob Wills Day:
- Health Information Professionals Week:
- National Playground Safety Week:
- Allergy Awareness Week:
- International Wildlife Film Week:
- American Camp Week:
- Gathering of Nations (Pow Wow):
- Texas Sandfest:
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