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:
1785 – Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter that he had invented bifocals.
1788 – South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify U.S. Constitution.
1827 – The first nursery school in the U.S. was established in New York, NY.
1846 – Arabella Mansfield was born. She was the first woman in the U.S. to pass the bar exam, though she never used her law degree.
1876 – Boston’s Joe Borden pitched the very first no-hitter in the history of the National League.
1879 – The first U.S. veterinary school was established by Iowa State University.
1922 – Walt Disney incorporated his first movie company, LaughoGram Films.
1922 – “Daylight Saving Time” was debated in the first debate ever to be heard on radio in Washington, DC.
1929 – The first cartoon with Mickey Mouse talking was released. It was called “The Karnival Kid”.
1934 – In Bienville Parish, LA, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were ambushed and killed by Texas Rangers. The bank robbers were riding in a stolen Ford Deluxe.
1941 – Joe Louis beat Buddy Baer in the seventh round to retain the heavyweight crown.
1962 – The National Basketball Association agreed to transfer the Philadelphia Warriors to San Francisco, CA. The team became the San Francisco Warriors (and later the Golden State Warriors).
1973 – Clive Davis was fired as president of Columbia Records for allegedly using company funds for his personal use. They included $53,700 for work on his apartment and $20,000 for his son’s bar mitzvah.
1984 – The movie “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” premiered in theaters.
1984 – The Surgeon General warned that smokers can inflict lung damage on non-smokers who inhale second-hand smoke.
1995 – The first version of the Java programming language was released.
1995 – The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, OK, was demolished.
1997 – The movie “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” premiered in theaters.
1999 – Gerry Bloch, at age 81, became the oldest climber to scale El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. He broke his own record that he set in 1986 when he was 68 years old.
2005 – Tom Cruise publicly declared his love for Katie Holmes on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” by jumping up and down on Winfrey’s couch during the show. Cruise and Holmes married in 2006 and divorced in 2012.
2010 – Bret Michaels won Season 3 of TV’s “The Celebrity Apprentice”.
2012 – Phillip Phillips won the 11th season of TV’s “American Idol”.
BIRTHDAYS:
Barbara Barrie – 94 a old (1931) – Actress (“One Potato, Two Potato”, “Breaking Away”, TV’s “Barney Miller”, “Suddenly Susan”)
Joan Collins – 92 a old (1933) – Actress (TV’s “Dynasty”)
Lauren Chapin – 80 a old (1945) – Actress (Played Kitten on TV’s “Father Knows Best”)
Danny Klein – 79 a old (1946) – Bass guitarist (J. Geils Band)
Judy Rodman – 74 a old (1951) – Country singer (“Until I Met You”)
Drew Carey – 67 a old (1958) – Actor, comedian, game show host (TV’s “The Drew Carey Show, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”, “The Price is Right”)
Shelly West – 67 a old (1958) – Country singer
Linden Ashby – 65 a old (1960) – Actor (“Mortal Kombat”, TV’s “Melrose Place”, “Teen Wolf”)
Karen Duffy – 63 a old (1962) – Actress, model, VJ for MTV (“Dumb and Dumber”, TV’s “TV Nation”, “The Awful Truth”)
Melissa McBride – 60 a old (1965) – Actress (TV’s “The Walking Dead”)
Phil Selway – 58 a old (1967) – Drummer (Radiohead)
Matt Flynn – 55 a old (1970) – Drummer (Maroon 5)
Laurel Holloman – 54 a old (1971) – Actress (“The L Word”)
Maxwell – 52 a old (1973) – Singer
Ken Jennings – 51 a old (1974) – Won 74 consecutive episodes of TV’s “Jeopardy” in 2004. His total of $2,520,700 makes him the biggest winner ever in television game show history.
Jewel – 51 a old (1974) – Singer, actress (“Ride With the Devil”)
Kelly Monaco – 49 a old (1976) – Actress, Playboy playmate (TV’s “General Hospital”, “Port Charles”, “Dancing With the Stars”)
Adam Wylie – 41 a old (1984) – Actor (“Kindergarten Cop”, “Picket Fences”)
TODAY IS:
- National Lucky Penny Day: Set up a “penny hunt” for lucky pennies, and see how many you can find. Make it a competition with friends or family and you might even make some money.
- World Turtle Day: Get in touch with the American Tortoise Rescue to see how you can do your part to protect and preserve the wonderful turtles and tortoises in the world.
- Amateur Radio Military Appreciation Day: Amateur Radio Military Appreciation Day (ARMAD) is a lively event where amateur radio enthusiasts come together to honor military service members. On this day, people use radio waves to send messages of gratitude to soldiers, veterans, and first responders. The unique experience of hearing and sending live messages of...
- National Taffy Day: Savor the sweet joy of chewy confections, a delightful blend of sugar and flavor that captivates your taste buds.
- National Drinking with Chickens Day: National Drinking with Chickens Day is as quirky as it sounds. People grab a cold drink, step outside, and hang out with their backyard chickens. It’s not about getting drunk or throwing a party. It’s about relaxing, sipping something nice, and enjoying the funny, clucky company. Whether you raise hens or...
- National Italian Beef Day: Have you ever bitten into a sandwich so full of flavor it made you stop and smile? That’s the magic of Italian beef. This mouthwatering classic layers thin slices of seasoned roast beef inside a chewy roll, soaked with rich gravy and topped with bold peppers. It’s messy in the best...
- Medical Coder Day: Medical Coder Day puts the spotlight on a group often working quietly behind the scenes. These folks turn doctors’ notes into numbered codes that help hospitals run smoothly. It might sound simple, but it’s anything but. One wrong digit can cause billing errors, delays, or confusion in a patient’s file...
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula: Imagine enduring a childbirth injury that leaves you incontinent, isolated, and in constant discomfort. This is the harsh reality for many women suffering from obstetric fistula—a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum caused by prolonged, obstructed labor without timely medical intervention. Such injuries not only cause physical...
- International Heritage Breeds Week: Support the survival of classic livestock breeds like Oberhasli goats, Wiltshire Wild Horn sheep, and Gloucester Old Spot pigs during Heritage Breeds Week.
- Be Nice to Nettles Week: Be Nice to Nettles Week is a vibrant annual event that shines a spotlight on the humble nettle plant. Celebrated in mid-May, this period encourages us to appreciate the ecological and health benefits of nettles. How to Celebrate Be Nice to Nettles Week Here are five quirky and playful ways to dive...
- Dementia Action Week: Dementia Action Week is a key time of action. It’s time to step up your game on behalf of those who live with the disease. This event means different things while being significant to many different people. But one thing about it is the same -- it should bring us all...
- National Safe Sun Week: National Safe Sun Week is a special time dedicated to educating people about the dangers of too much sun and how to stay safe. Held in the last week of May, right before the Memorial Day holiday, it marks the beginning of summer. This is when folks often start spending...
- Tracky Dack Day: Tracky Dack Day is a funny name for a serious cause. This annual event, run by TLC for Kids, encourages people to wear their favorite track pants (aka 'tracky dacks'!) to support children in hospitals! The name brings a smile, but the mission is profound. It raises awareness and funds...
- National Children’s Gardening Week: Did you know that children who spend time in gardens often grow up to be more environmentally conscious? National Children’s Gardening Week aims to inspire a love for gardening among kids. Held annually in the late spring, this event is a great opportunity to encourage children to explore nature! How to...
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