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:
1817 – Mississippi became the 20th state.
1845 – British civil engineer Robert Thompson patented the first pneumatic tires.
1869 – Women were granted the right to vote in the Wyoming Territory.
1884 – Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” was published.
1901 – The first Nobel prizes were awarded.
1906 – President Theodore Roosevelt became the first American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for helping mediate an end to the Russo-Japanese War.
1927 – The Grand Old Opry made its first radio broadcast from Nashville, TN.
1931 – Jane Addams became a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, she was the first American woman to do so.
1953 – Hugh Hefner published the first “Playboy” magazine with an investment of $7,600.
1955 – The cartoon “Mighty Mouse Playhouse” premiered on television.
1958 – The first domestic passenger jet flight took place in the United States when 111 passengers flew from New York, NY, to Miami, FL, on a National Airlines Boeing 707.
1962 – The movie “Lawrence of Arabia” debuted in theaters and went on to win an Oscar for Best Picture.
1963 – President Lyndon Johnson called on Congress to pass civil rights legislation without delay, saying “the issue cannot be ignored for another 100 years or even another 100 days.”
1963 – Donny Osmond made his debut with the Osmonds on the NBC television show “The Andy Williams Show.”
1965 – Sugar Ray Robinson permanently retired from boxing. By winning the middleweight title five times, he had more successful title bouts to his credit than any fighter in history.
1978 – The film, “Superman: The Movie”, starring Christopher Reeves premiered in theaters. The film cost $55 million to make, and was the most expensive movie ever made at that time.
1984 – The single “Do They Know It’s Christmas” was released by Band-Aid. The group was assembled to aid in famine relief.
1990 – The U.S. Food & Drug Administration approved the long-acting contraceptive implant Norplant.
1991 – Alan Freed, the legendary disc jockey who coined the term “rock and roll,” got a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1993 – The crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavor deployed the repaired Hubble Space Telescope into Earth’s orbit.
1994 – Advertising executive Thomas Mosser of North Caldwell, NJ, was killed by a mail bomb that was blamed on the Unabomber.
1998 – 250 miles above the Earth, six astronauts opened the doors to the new International Space Station.
1999 – The movie “The Green Mile”, starring Tom Hanks, premiered in theaters.
2001 – The movie “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” premiered in theaters.
2008 – Gary Sinise, who played the fictional Lieutenant Dan in “Forrest Gump”, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George Bush in the Oval Office.
2009 – James Cameron’s sci-fi movie “Avatar” premiered in theaters in London, becoming the highest grossing movie ever at the time.
2016 – The movie “Rogue One: The Star Wars Story” debuted in theaters.
2017 – Detroit Tigers Alan Trammell and Jack Morris were elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
2021 – A widespread, deadly, and violent tornado outbreak slammed the Central, Midwestern, and Southern regions of the United States. Eighty-nine people were killed by the tornadoes, with most of the fatalities occurring in Kentucky, where a single tornado killed 57 people, and injured hundreds of others.
BIRTHDAYS:
Dick Bavetta – 86 years old (1939) – Basketball player and referee
Steve Renko – 81 years old (1944) – Baseball player
David Perdue – 76 years old (1949) – Politician
John Boozman – 75 years old (1950) – Football player, lawyer, and politician
Susan Dey – 73 years old (1952) – Actress
Greg Laurie – 73 years old (1952) – Author and pastor
Chris Bury – 72 years old (1953) – Journalist and academic
Price Cobb – 71 years old (1954) – Race car driver and manager
Rod Blagojevich – 69 years old (1956) – Lawyer and politician, 40th Governor of Illinois
Prem Rawat – 68 years old (1957) – Indian-American guru and educator
Cornelia Funke – 67 years old (1958) – German-American author
Mark Aguirre – 66 years old (1959) – Basketball player and coach
Udi Aloni – 66 years old (1959) – American-Israeli director and author
Nia Peeples – 64 years old (1961) – Singer and actress
Bobby Flay – 61 years old (1964) – Chef and author
J Mascis – 60 years old (1965) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Penelope Trunk – 59 years old (1966) – Writer
Bryant Stith – 55 years old (1970) – Basketball player and coach
Donavon Frankenreiter – 53 years old (1972) – Surfer, singer-songwriter, and guitarist
Rusty LaRue – 52 years old (1973) – Basketball player and coach
Meg White – 51 years old (1974) – Drummer
Summer Phoenix – 47 years old (1978) – Actress
Matt Bentley – 46 years old (1979) – Wrestler
Sarah Chang – 45 years old (1980) – Violinist
Patrick Flueger – 42 years old (1983) – Actor
JTG – 41 years old (1984) – Wrestler
Matt Forte – 40 years old (1985) – Football player
Raven-Symoné – 40 years old (1985) – Actress, singer, and dancer
Kahlil Bell – 39 years old (1986) – Football player
Wil Myers – 35 years old (1990) – Baseball player
Teyana Taylor – 35 years old (1990) – Singer, songwriter, choreographer, and actress
KiKi Layne – 34 years old (1991) – Actress
Eric Reid – 34 years old (1991) – Football player
Dion Waiters – 34 years old (1991) – Basketball player
Carlos Rodón – 33 years old (1992) – Baseball player
Melissa Roxburgh – 33 years old (1992) – Canadian-American actress
Joe Burrow – 29 years old (1996) – Football player
TODAY IS:
- International Animal Rights Day: Protecting the rights of animals to live free from harm, cruelty, and neglect can help create a more compassionate and just world for all.
- National Lager Day: Taste a variety of cool, fermented beverages like Pilsner and Doppelbock or try brewing your own delicious beer at home with the help of a kit.
- Nobel Prize Day: Celebrating excellence in diverse fields, the Nobel Prize recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to humanity's progress.
- Dewey Decimal System Day: Dewey Decimal System Day celebrates a clever way of organizing books in libraries. It's marked in honor of Melvil Dewey, who invented this system in 1876. This day is about remembering a system and appreciating how it has helped keep libraries in order and easy to navigate for over a century. Why...
- Festival for the Souls of Dead Whales: The Festival for the Souls of Dead Whales is a unique event that captures the imagination. Held every year, this festival honors whales that have died due to human activities like whaling and pollution. It's a day to remember these majestic creatures and their contributions to the ocean's ecosystem, reflecting...
- NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day: Every year, countless individuals experience domestic abuse; yet for many, the silence surrounding it can feel overwhelming. Within the caring profession of the NHS, that silence can be even heavier. Research shows that healthcare professionals are three times more likely to face domestic abuse than the general UK population, a...
- Human Rights Day: Promoting equal dignity, this fundamental concept resonates with the core values of humanity, fostering compassion, justice, and the recognition of every person's worth.
- Constitution Day in Thailand: Constitution Day in Thailand marks a significant moment in the nation's journey toward democracy. It commemorates the first time the country adopted a constitution, reflecting a shift from absolute monarchy to a system that values the voices of its people. This public holiday reminds the nation of its ongoing efforts...
- Zagreb Advent: Zagreb Advent is a magical celebration that transforms Croatia's capital into a winter wonderland. The streets light up with festive decorations, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Wooden stalls filled with handmade crafts and delicious treats line the squares, and the air is filled with the scent of mulled wine and...
- Advent: Advent marks a period of eager anticipation and preparation for Christmas, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Each year, Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, which can fall anywhere between November 27 and December 3, ending on Christmas Eve, December 24. This timing reminds us that the holiday...
- Clerc-Gallaudet Week: Clerc-Gallaudet Week is a special time when people stop and recognize two key figures who changed Deaf education in America. Laurent Clerc and Thomas Gallaudet weren’t just teachers — they were trailblazers who believed every Deaf child deserved a chance to learn and be heard. Their teamwork opened the door for...
- Hornbill Festival: The Hornbill Festival is a vibrant celebration that brings together various tribes in Nagaland, India. This colorful event showcases traditional music, dance, and art, showcasing the rich culture and heritage of the Naga people. Visitors from around the world come to experience this lively festival. The atmosphere buzzes with excitement...
- National Handwashing Awareness Week: National Handwashing Awareness Week highlights the importance of keeping our hands clean. This week reminds us how simple actions can protect our health. Clean hands can stop the spread of germs, making everyone safer. Handwashing is celebrated for many reasons. First, it reduces the risk of getting sick. By washing hands...
- Blue Christmas: While most people are at home opening presents, emergency workers are on duty, ensuring the safety of their communities over the holidays.
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