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:
1825 – Ezra Daggett and Thomas Kensett of New York City patented a canning process to preserve salmon, oysters and lobsters.
1841 – The State of Michigan’s first farm magazine, the “Western Farmer”, was published. The first issue had 8 pages and 100 readers.
1861 – Georgia joined South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama in seceding from the United States.
1883 – The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, built by Thomas Edison, began operation in Roselle, NJ.
1907 – The first film reviews appeared in “Variety” magazine.
1915 – George Claude, of Paris, France, patented the neon discharge tube for use in advertising signs.
1935 – Coopers Inc. began selling the world’s first briefs.
1937 – Howard Hughes set a transcontinental air record. He flew from Los Angeles, CA, to New York, NY, in 7 hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds.
1949 – The salary of the President of the United States was increased from $75,000 to $100,000 with an additional $50,000 expense allowance for each year in office.
1952 – The National Football League (NFL) bought the franchise of the New York Yankees from Ted Collins. The franchise was then awarded to a group in Dallas on January 24.
1953 – 71.7 percent of all televisions in the U.S. were tuned into CBS, as Lucy Ricardo (Lucille Ball), of “I Love Lucy,” delivered a baby boy.
1955 – President Dwight Eisenhower allowed a filmed news conference to be used on television (and in movie newsreels) for the first time.
1957 – Philadelphia comedian, Ernie Kovacs, did a half-hour TV show without saying a single word of dialogue.
1963 – The Bluegrass duo Flatt and Scruggs topped Billboard’s country chart with “The Ballad of Jed Clampett,” the theme song from “The Beverly Hillbillies”.
1977 – Snow fell in Miami, FL. This was the only time in the history of the city that snow had fallen. It also fell in the Bahamas.
1977 – President Gerald Ford pardoned Iva Toguri D’Aquino (the “Tokyo Rose”).
1978 – The last Volkswagon Beetle made in Germany leaves the VW plan in Emden. Beetle production continued in Latin America until 2003.
1979 – Former U.S. Attorney General John N. Mitchell was released on parole after serving 19 months at a federal prison in Alabama.
1983 – The Apple Lisa, the first commercial personal computer from Apple Inc. to have a graphical user interface and a computer mouse, was announced.
1986 – The first IBM PC computer virus was released.
1988 – The CBS documentary/news magazine television show “48 Hours” debuted.
1989 – Michigan Governor James Blanchard banned corporal punishment in public schools
1990 – The movie “Tremors”, starring Kevin Bacon, made its premiere in theaters.
1993 – IBM announced a loss of $4.97 billion for 1992. It was the largest single-year loss in U.S. corporate history.
1994 – The Animals, The Band, Duane Eddy, The Grateful Dead, Elton John, John Lennon, Bob Marley and Rod Stewart are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
1996 – First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton was subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury looking into the Whitewater real estate investment venture.
1997 – The cooking TV show “Emeril Live” debuted on the Food Network.
1999 – The Supreme Court refused to hear a 1998 lawsuit brought by ticket buyers against TicketMaster, claiming that the firm engaged in anti-competitive behavior and price-fixing with promoters.
1999 – RIM released their first Blackberry. It was a two-way pager that could receive email. It was named after it’s keyboard’s likeness to the fruit.
2000 – In New York’s Time Square, the first WWF restaurant opened.
2006 – The New Horizons probe was launched by NASA on the first mission to investigate Pluto.
2011 – Jennifer Lopez made her debut as a judge on TV’s “American Idol”. She joined fellow newcomer Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and holdover Randy Jackson.
2013 – In Scottsdale, AZ, the original Batmobile for the TV series “Batman” sold at auction for $4.6 million. It was the first of six Batmobiles produced for the show.
2024 – The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s probe landed on the moon, making Japan the 5th country to land a spacecraft on the moon.
BIRTHDAYS:
Tippi Hedren – 96 years old (1930) – Model, actress, and animal rights-welfare activist
Richard Lester – 94 years old (1932) – American-English director, producer, and screenwriter
Larry Clark – 83 years old (1943) – Director, producer, and screenwriter
Shelley Fabares – 82 years old (1944) – Actress and singer
Thom Mayne – 82 years old (1944) – Architect and academic, designed the San Francisco Federal Building and Phare Tower
Dolly Parton – 80 years old (1946) – Singer-songwriter and actress
Paula Deen – 79 years old (1947) – Chef and author
Nancy Lynch – 78 years old (1948) – Computer scientist and academic
Martha Davis – 75 years old (1951) – Singer
Dewey Bunnell – 74 years old (1952) – English-American singer-songwriter and guitarist
Desi Arnaz Jr. – 73 years old (1953) – Actor and singer
Katey Sagal – 72 years old (1954) – Actress and singer
Cindy Sherman – 72 years old (1954) – Photographer and director
Susan Solomon – 70 years old (1956) – Atmospheric chemist
Ottis Anderson – 69 years old (1957) – Football player and sportscaster
Danese Cooper – 67 years old (1959) – Computer scientist and programmer
Jeff Pilson – 67 years old (1959) – Bass player, songwriter, and actor
Paul McCrane – 65 years old (1961) – Actor, director, and singer
William Ragsdale – 65 years old (1961) – Actor
Chris Sabo – 64 years old (1962) – Baseball player and coach
Jeff Van Gundy – 64 years old (1962) – Basketball player and coach
Michael Adams – 63 years old (1963) – Basketball player and coach
Whitfield Crane – 58 years old (1968) – Singer-songwriter
Edwidge Danticat – 57 years old (1969) – Haitian-American novelist and short story writer
Trey Lorenz – 57 years old (1969) – Singer-songwriter and producer
Shawn Wayans – 55 years old (1971) – Actor, producer, and screenwriter
John Wozniak – 55 years old (1971) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Drea de Matteo – 54 years old (1972) – Actress
Frank Caliendo – 52 years old (1974) – Comedian, actor, and screenwriter
Walter Jones – 52 years old (1974) – Football player
Ian Laperrière – 52 years old (1974) – Canadian-American ice hockey player and coach
Drew Powell – 50 years old (1976) – Actor
Pasha Kovalev – 46 years old (1980) – Russian-American dancer and choreographer
Luke Macfarlane – 46 years old (1980) – Canadian-American actor and singer
Elizabeth Tulloch – 45 years old (1981) – Actress
Pete Buttigieg – 44 years old (1982) – Politician
Mike Komisarek – 44 years old (1982) – Ice hockey player
Jodie Sweetin – 44 years old (1982) – Actress and singer
Hikaru Utada – 43 years old (1983) – American-Japanese singer-songwriter and producer
Elvis Dumervil – 42 years old (1984) – Football player
Damien Chazelle – 41 years old (1985) – Film director, screenwriter, and producer
Benny Feilhaber – 41 years old (1985) – Soccer player
JaVale McGee – 38 years old (1988) – Basketball player
Shaunette Renée Wilson – 36 years old (1990) – Guyanese-American actress
Erin Sanders – 35 years old (1991) – Actress
Shawn Johnson East – 34 years old (1992) – Gymnast
Logan Lerman – 34 years old (1992) – Actor
Jack Schlossberg – 33 years old (1993) – Writer and political candidate
Jonathan Taylor – 27 years old (1999) – Football player
TODAY IS:
- National Popcorn Day: Settle down with a bowl of this classic movie treat, sample flavors from salty to spicy or get creative with edible decorations like garlands.
- Blue Monday: Beat the bleak, post-festive slump by setting (or resetting) resolutions, getting some exercise in the fresh air or watching an uplifting movie.
- Brew Monday: It’s time to check in on a friend, neighbor or family member over a cup of coffee or tea!
- Elementary School Teacher Day: Elementary school teachers are superheroes, inspiring young minds to learn, grow and achieve their dreams.
- Brew a Potion Day: Gather ingredients from the garden, mix them in a cauldron with care. Add some magic and stir until bubbles appear. Voila! A potion is born!
- National Conservation Dog Day: National Conservation Dog Day honors working dogs trained to protect wildlife through scent detection. These dogs sniff for endangered animals, rare plants, or harmful invaders hiding in plain sight. With a nose far sharper than any tool, they leap across fields and forest floors, uncovering clues we’d miss. Each search...
- Tenderness Toward Existence Day: Tenderness Toward Existence Day invites us to pause and feel a gentle connection with all forms of life. It's a moment to appreciate the quiet bond we share with every creature, plant, and person around us. This day encourages us to open our hearts, offering kindness not just to others...
- Idaho Human Rights Day: Everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity and fairness. Upholding human rights means promoting equality and justice for all.
- National Tin Can Day: These cylindrical containers, the unsung heroes of pantry organization, are like mini storage champs, keeping your food fresh and ready.
- World Quark Day: Delight your palate with a unique dairy creation, blending tradition and innovation for a savory experience.
- Good Memory Day : The best moments in life are often the simplest. Long-cherished experiences can brighten our spirits and fill us with gratitude.
- Artist as Outlaw Day: Artists who make statements with their work challenge us to think, question, and see the world in new and meaningful ways.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A champion for justice, he led with unwavering determination, inspiring change and fostering unity, leaving an indelible mark on history.
- Wellington Anniversary Day: Located on New Zealand's North Island, this vibrant city boasts a stunning harbor, a thriving arts scene, and a rich cultural heritage.
- Surva Mummers Festival: Surva Mummers Festival is a lively and colorful event held in the small town of Pernik, Bulgaria. This annual celebration is known for its dramatic parades featuring people dressed in elaborate, often intimidating, costumes. Participants, known as mummers, wear masks depicting various mythical creatures and wear costumes adorned with bells...
- Cancer Talk Week: Cancer Talk Week is a vital event that brings communities together to focus on cancer awareness and support. This week-long observance encourages open conversations about cancer, dispels myths, and provides valuable resources to those affected. The Purpose of Cancer Talk Week The main reasons for celebrating Cancer Talk Week include promoting awareness...
- No Name Calling Week: Bullying is a serious issue in today’s world, resulting in significant harm to individuals and sometimes even contributing to death by suicide. While some people might consider name calling to be ‘all in good fun’, the reality is that words can harm. Name calling at schools in the United States...
- Hunt for Happiness Week: While many people believe that happiness is a fleeting thing, Hunt for Happiness Week acts as a reminder that while happiness can take place under almost any circumstances, it might take a little bit of effort to get there! How to Celebrate Hunt for Happiness Week Take a look at some interesting...
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