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:
1816 – The Philadelphia Savings Fund Society, the first savings bank in the United States, opened for business.
1823 – President James Monroe outlined his doctrine opposing European expansion in the Western Hemisphere.
1901 – Gillette patented the KC Gillette Razor. It was first razor to feature a permanent handle and disposable double-edge razor blades.
1927 – After 19 years of Model T production, the Ford Motor Company unveiled the Model A automobile — the successor to the Model T
1939 – New York’s La Guardia Airport began operations as an airliner from Chicago, IL, landed at 12:01 am.
1942 – A self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction was demonstrated by Dr. Enrico Fermi and his staff at the University of Chicago.
1949 – Gene Autry’s song “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” hit the record charts.
1962 – Breast implants were invented by a Texas doctor.
1969 – The Boeing 747 jumbo jet got its first public preview as 191 people flew from Seattle, WA, to New York, NY. Most of the passengers were reporters and photographers.
1969 – Jeannie” and Major Nelson got married on TV’s “I Dream of Jeannie”.
1970 – The Environmental Protection Agency began operations.
1976 – Fidel Castro became President of Cuba.
1982 – In the first operation of its kind, doctors at the University of Utah implanted a permanent artificial heart in the chest of a retired dentist named Barney Clark. He lived 112 days with the device.
1983 – MTV aired Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video for the first time.
1988 – The movie “Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad”, starring Leslie Neilsen, premiered in theaters.
1991 – American Joseph Cicippio is released by kidnappers after five years of captivity in Lebanon.
1993 – The Space Shuttle Endeavor (STS-61) blasted off on a mission to fix the Hubble Space Telescope.
1994 – “Hollywood Madam” Heidi Fleiss was convicted in Los Angeles, CA of three counts of pandering.
1994 – The U.S. government agreed not to seek a recall of allegedly fire-prone General Motors pickup trucks. Instead, GM agrees to spend more than $51 million on safety research.
1995 – NASA launched a U.S.-European observatory on a $1 billion mission intended to study the sun.
1997 – The movie “Good Will Hunting”, starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Robin Williams, premiered in theaters.
1998 – Microsoft Corp. chairman Bill Gates donated $100 million to help immunize children in developing countries.
2001 – Enron Corp. filed for Chapter 11 reorganization. The filing came five days after Dynegy walked away from a $8.4 billion buyout. It was the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history.
2010 – NASA announced the discovery of a new arsenic-based life form.
2013 – The animated TV series “Rick and Morty” debuted on Adult Swim.
2020 – Cannabis was removed from the list of most dangerous drugs of the international drug control treaty by the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs.
BIRTHDAYS:
Edwin Meese – 94 years old (1931) – Lawyer, 75th United States Attorney General
David Hackett Fischer – 90 years old (1935) – Historian, author, and academic
Wayne Allard – 82 years old (1943) – Veterinarian and politician
Cathy Lee Crosby – 81 years old (1944) – Actress and tennis player
Penelope Spheeris – 80 years old (1945) – Director, producer, and screenwriter
David Macaulay – 79 years old (1946) – English-American author and illustrator
Elizabeth Berg – 77 years old (1948) – Nurse and author
T. Coraghessan Boyle – 77 years old (1948) – Novelist and short story writer
John Wesley Ryles – 75 years old (1950) – Country music singer-songwriter and guitarist
Carol Shea-Porter – 73 years old (1952) – Social worker, academic, and politician
Keith Szarabajka – 73 years old (1952) – Actor
Dan Butler – 71 years old (1954) – Actor, director, and screenwriter
Steven Bauer – 69 years old (1956) – Cuban-American actor and producer
Randy Gardner – 67 years old (1958) – Figure skater
George Saunders – 67 years old (1958) – Short story writer and essayist
Deb Haaland – 65 years old (1960) – Politician, 54th United States Secretary of the Interior
Ann Patchett – 62 years old (1963) – Author
Lucy Liu – 57 years old (1968) – Actress and producer
Nate Mendel – 57 years old (1968) – Singer-songwriter and bass player
Rena Sofer – 57 years old (1968) – Actress
Joe Lo Truglio – 55 years old (1970) – Actor and comedian
Treach – 55 years old (1970) – Rapper and actor
Wilson Jermaine Heredia – 54 years old (1971) – Actor and singer
Alan Henderson – 53 years old (1972) – Basketball player
Monica Seles – 52 years old (1973) – Serbian-American tennis player
Mark Kotsay – 50 years old (1975) – Baseball player and manager
Jarron Collins – 47 years old (1978) – Basketball player and coach
Jason Collins – 47 years old (1978) – Basketball player
Eric Jungmann – 44 years old (1981) – Actor
Britney Spears – 44 years old (1981) – Singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress
Matt Walsh – 43 years old (1982) – Basketball player
Action Bronson – 42 years old (1983) – Rapper, songwriter, chef, and television host
Eugene Jeter – 42 years old (1983) – American-Ukrainian basketball player, coach, and executive
Jana Kramer – 42 years old (1983) – Actress and singer
Aaron Rodgers – 42 years old (1983) – Football player
Daniela Ruah – 42 years old (1983) – Portuguese-American actress
Dorell Wright – 40 years old (1985) – Basketball player
Renee Montgomery – 39 years old (1986) – Basketball player and executive
Robert Turbin – 36 years old (1989) – Football player
Brandon Knight – 34 years old (1991) – Basketball player
Charlie Puth – 34 years old (1991) – Singer-songwriter and pianist
Zach Cunningham – 31 years old (1994) – Football player
Aaron Jones – 31 years old (1994) – Football player
De'Andre Hunter – 28 years old (1997) – Basketball player
Annalise Basso – 27 years old (1998) – Actress
Ilia Malinin – 21 years old (2004) – Competitive figure skater
TODAY IS:
- Play Basketball Day: The fast-paced game that echoes with the rhythmic bounce of the ball and the swish of the net, where teamwork reigns supreme.
- National Mutt Day: Forget about purebred dogs. On this day, National Mutt Day, mixed breeds and mutts are what it’s all about! History of National Mutt Day Although the word “mutt” can sometimes have a negative connotation in the English language, it simply means that the dog’s parents were not registered and were...
- Special Education Day: Special Education Day highlights the value of inclusive education for students with disabilities and draws attention to their unique needs. This day celebrates efforts to provide every child with a supportive learning environment. People celebrate Special Education Day for several reasons. It promotes awareness of special education's importance and honors the...
- International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: Advocating for freedom, dignity, and justice, striving to end exploitation and oppression for a brighter, equitable future.
- World Computer Literacy Day: World Computer Literacy Day is an essential event highlighting computer skills' significance in our modern world. This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of digital literacy. It emphasizes that everyone, especially children and women, should have the opportunity to learn how to use computers effectively. Doing so promotes...
- National Build Joy Day: National Build Joy Day is a special occasion focused on spreading kindness and happiness within communities. It's a time when people come together to perform acts of generosity, whether big or small, to create joy and uplift spirits. This day encourages everyone to engage in activities that bring smiles to...
- Business of Popping Corn Day: Business of Popping Corn Day is a festive occasion celebrating popcorn's transformation from a simple snack to a commercial sensation. This day highlights the innovation that turned popcorn into a favorite treat enjoyed by millions. The star of the show is Charles Cretors, who, in 1885, revolutionized popcorn making with...
- World Trick Shot Day: Have you ever heard of World Trick Shot Day? It's an electrifying celebration that takes place on the first Tuesday of December each year. Established by the Harlem Globetrotters and officially declared by National Day Calendar in 2016, the day has become a showcase for incredible athletic prowess and ingenuity. This...
- National Fritters Day: Tuck into a whole variety of deep-fried, battered foods and sample snacks from all over the world, whether Japanese tempura or Indonesian pisang goreng.
- National Anytime Hawaiian Day: National Anytime Hawaiian Day is a feel-good celebration that invites everyone to jump into the aloha spirit, no matter where they are. Across Hawaii, people come together with music, hula, and favorite local dishes. The air fills with the strum of ukuleles, the scent of grilled pineapple, and the energy of...
- World Pollution Prevention Day: World Pollution Prevention Day calls on everyone to think about the world we live in—and the damage we can still stop. It’s about the smoke in the air, plastic in the ocean, and chemicals in the soil. These things don't just harm nature; they hurt us too. Breathing becomes harder...
- Safety Razor Day: Safety Razor Day is a lively celebration dedicated to a simple yet revolutionary grooming tool. Safety razors have transformed the shaving experience, making it safer and more accessible for many. This day acknowledges the efficiency and elegance of safety razors and highlights their impact on personal grooming routines. The celebration emphasizes...
- National Skip School Day: National Skip School Day has become a popular event among students in the U.S. It's an unofficial day where students take a break from their academic routines to unwind and enjoy themselves. This day, widely shared through TikTok, encourages students to embrace a spontaneous day off, adding a bit of...
- National Day of Giving: Prioritize giving over consumerism and help those less fortunate by fundraising for a cause close to your heart or volunteering in your community.
- 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...
- National School Grounds Week: National School Grounds Week is when we offer special attention to the outdoor play and learning areas that are part of children's development in our schools. The initiative comes from the UK children's charity, 'Learning Through Landscapes,' which values the work many groundskeepers invest in the school grounds. History of National...
- National Cookie Cutter Week: National Cookie Cutter Week is a fun and festive time dedicated to the art of making shaped cookies. This celebration encourages people to dive into the holiday spirit by using cookie cutters to create unique and delightful cookie designs. It's a week where creativity in the kitchen flourishes, turning simple...
- Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week: Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week spotlights these often misunderstood conditions. It aims to educate the public about the challenges faced by those with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The week-long event helps make the invisible symptoms of these diseases more visible to everyone. This awareness is crucial for fostering understanding...
- 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...
- National Deal Week: Discovering hidden gems and cost-effective finds while exploring retail options, turning every purchase into a rewarding adventure.
- National Influenza Vaccination Week: National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is an important event that highlights the necessity of getting the flu vaccine. This week serves as a timely reminder for everyone to get vaccinated before the peak flu season hits. It's a crucial effort to prevent the spread of influenza, especially as the colder months...
- Older Driver Safety Awareness Week: Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is an important event that highlights the unique challenges older drivers face. This week encourages conversations about driving safety and mobility independence for seniors. With an aging population, the need for awareness and proactive measures is more critical than ever. The goal is to keep...
- Inclusive Schools Week: Inclusive Schools Week is a vibrant annual event that spotlights progress and dedication toward more inclusive educational environments. Celebrated during the first full week of December each year, this special week applauds schools, communities, and individuals who are pushing forward the inclusion of students from diverse backgrounds. It involves students...
- 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...
- UAE National Day: For more than 50 years, the United Arab Emirates, in the eastern end of the Arabian peninsula, has been enjoying its status as a united country. You are invited to join as UAE National Day is celebrated on this day! How to Celebrate UAE National Day Take a look at a few...
- 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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