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:
1848 – The New York Herald reported of the discovery of gold in California.
1856 – A patent for the process of condensing milk by vacuum was awarded to Gail Borden.
1909 – The first automobile race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana.
1934 – The first All-American Soap Box Derby was held in Dayton, OH. The winner was Robert Turner, who made his car from wood recycled from a saloon bar.
1940 – The first flight of the B-25 Mitchell medium bomber.
1940 – The newly formed Civil Aeronautics Administration awarded honorary license #1 to Orville Wright.
1959 – The city of Kalamazoo, MI opens the nation’s first downtown pedestrian mall.
1960 – The Soviet Union launched Sputnik with the dogs Belka and Strekla on board, along with 40 mice, two rats and a variety of plants.
1964 – The Beatles arrived in the United States to kick off their North American tour that kicked off at Cow Palace in San Francisco.
1964 – The first geostationary communication satellite, Syncom 3, was launched.
1972 – NBC-TV presented “The Midnight Special” for the first time. John Denver was the first host.
1978 – The city of Lowell, MI was hit by a violent storm. The Lowell Showboat was overturned and the steeple was torn off the United Methodist Church.
1999 – Lorne Michaels received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2003 – The TV reality show “Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica”, starring then husband and wife Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson, premiered on MTV.
2004 – Regis Philbin goes into The Guinness Book of World Records for logging the most hours on television — a total of 15,188 hours. The previous record was held by Hugh Downs.
2004 – Google Inc. stock began selling on NASDAQ. The initial price was set at $85. It ended the day at $100.34 with more than 22 million shares traded.
2005 – The movie, “The 40 Year Old Virgin”, starring Steve Carell, debuted in theaters.
2010 – Operation Iraqi Freedom ended, with the last of the U.S. Brigade combat teams crossing the border to Kuwait.
2020 – Apple became the First US company to be valued at $2 trillion, just two years after it reached $1 trillion valuation.
BIRTHDAYS:
Debra Paget – 92 years old (1933) – Actress (“The Ten Commandments”, “Love Me Tender”)
Diana Muldaur – 87 years old (1938) – Actress (Played Rosalind Shays on TV’s “L.A. Law”, “Star Trek: The Next Generation”)
Jill St. John – 85 years old (1940) – Actress (“Diamonds Are Forever”, “The Lost World”, TV’s “Hart to Hart”)
Ian Gillan – 80 years old (1945) – Singer (Deep Purple)
Charles Bolden – 79 years old (1946) – Astronaut (former Administrator of NASA)
Bill (William Jefferson) Clinton – 79 years old (1946) – 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001)
Gerald McRaney – 78 years old (1947) – TV actor (TV’s “Simon and Simon”, “Major Dad”, “Promised Land”, “Deadwood”)
Jim Carter – 77 years old (1948) – Actor (TV’s “Downton Abbey”)
Tipper Gore – 77 years old (1948) – Wife of Al Gore (Attempted to clean up lyrics with “Parental Advisory” stickers on records)
John Deacon – 74 years old (1951) – Bass Guitarist (Queen)
Jonathan Frakes – 73 years old (1952) – Actor-director (TV’s “Star Trek: The Next Generation”)
Peter Gallagher – 70 years old (1955) – Actor (“Sex, Lies and Videotape”, “The Player”, TV’s “The OC”, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”)
Adam Arkin – 69 years old (1956) – Actor (“Hitch”, “Halloween H20: 20 Years Later”, TV’s “Chicago Hope”, “Knot’s Landing”)
Eric Lutes – 63 years old (1962) – Actor (Played Del Cassidy on TV’s “Caroline in the City”)
John Stamos – 62 years old (1963) – Actor (TV’s “Full House”)
Kevin Dillon – 60 years old (1965) – Actor (TV’s “Entourage”, Portrayed drummer John Densmore in “The Doors”)
Kyra Sedgwick – 60 years old (1965) – Actress (“Singles”, “Something to Talk About”, “The Woodsman”, TV’s “The Closer”)
Lee Ann Womack – 59 years old (1966) – Country singer
Tabitha Soren – 58 years old (1967) – Former MTV newscaster
Matthew Perry – 56 years old (1969) – Actor (TV’s “Friends”, movies “Mr. Sunshine”, “Go On”, “The Odd Couple” “Fools Rush In”)
Tracie Thoms – 50 years old (1975) – Actress (“The Devil Wears Prada”, “Rent”, TV’s “Cold Case”)
Erika Christensen – 43 years old (1982) – Actress (Played Julia Braverman-Graham on TV’s “Parenthood”)
TODAY IS:
- National Aviation Day: Celebrate flight pioneer Orville Wright’s birthday on National Aviation Day by learning about the history of flight, making paper airplanes, or learning to fly yourself.
- World Photography Day: A beautiful way to tell a story, express emotions, and preserve the beauty of the world around us. Start capturing your own story today!
- National Potato Day: Hashbrowns, French fries, potato chips, baked or mashed potatoes…honor one of the most versatile and tasty tubers, the potato, by incorporating it into every dish.
- International Orangutan Day: Learn and raise awareness about the smart, beautiful, but endangered primates known as orangutans. Visit your local zoo to see these creatures in person.
- Talk Like Jar Jar Binks Day: Engage in playful speech, bringing joy and amusement, by echoing the unique linguistic flair of an iconic Star Wars character.
- National Soft Ice Cream Day: Hot summer days are the best time to enjoy a cone filled with soft serve ice cream – and National Soft Ice Cream Day is perfectly timed for this celebration! History of National Soft Ice Cream Day Ice cream came into use centuries ago and was originally a luxurious dish...
- International Bow Day: Put a bow in your hair, wear a bowtie, and tie bows around anything and everything to spruce up and make your self and surroundings more festive.
- National Moving Day (UK): Transitioning to a new dwelling, packing memories, and embarking on an adventure to embrace fresh beginnings and experiences.
- World Humanitarian Day: Donate, raise awareness, and volunteer your time to help humanitarian efforts around the world and aid the poor and needy in every country, even your own.
- 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...
- National Aviation Week: National Aviation Week is a time to look up and celebrate the sky's vastness and the marvels that allow us to explore it. This special week highlights the incredible journey of human flight, from the Wright brothers' first successful airplane to today’s sophisticated aircraft. It's a chance to reflect on...
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