November 25

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:

1715 – Sybilla Thomas Masters became the first American to be granted a patent for cleaning and curing Indian corn.

1867 – Alfred Nobel patented dynamite.

1884 – J.B. Meyenberg received the patent for evaporated milk.

1951 – Steam power ended on the Pere Marquette Railroad as the last active “Berkshire” engine was sent to Grand Rapids, MI to be decommissioned.

1955 – The Interstate Commerce Commission banned racial segregation on interstate trains and buses.

1957 – President Dwight D. Eisenhower suffered a stroke.

1963 – President John F. Kennedy was buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC.

1984 – Band Aid’s charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, written by Bob Geldof and Ultravox singer Midge Ure, was recorded at Notting Hill studio in London. Thirty-six artists participated in the fundraiser, which aided Ethiopian famine relief and lead to Live Aid in July 1985.

1986 – President Ronald Reagan and Attorney Gen. Edwin Meese revealed that profits from secret arms sales to Iran had been diverted to rebels in Nicaragua. National Security Advisor John Poindexter resigned and Oliver North was fired.

1992 – The movie “The Bodyguard” was released in theaters.

1992 – Disney’s animated movie “Sinbad” debuted in theaters.

1996 – Disney ended their nighttime parade, The Main Street Electric Parade, after a 24 year run.

1999 – Elian Gonzales, a young Cuban boy who became the subject of a furious legal battle, was rescued by fisherman while floating in an inner tube off the coast of Florida.

2008 – The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened a New York annex, focused on artists from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

2018 – The Camp Fire, in northern California, was finally contained after it destroyed 18,793 structures and killed 88 people.

BIRTHDAYS:

Takayo Fischer – 93 years old (1932) – Actress and singer

Joe Gibbs – 85 years old (1940) – Football coach and auto racing executive

Bob Lind – 83 years old (1942) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist

Jerry Portnoy – 82 years old (1943) – Singer-songwriter and harmonica player

Ben Stein – 81 years old (1944) – Actor, television personality, game show host, lawyer, and author

Gail Collins – 80 years old (1945) – Journalist and author

Marc Brown – 79 years old (1946) – Author and illustrator

John Larroquette – 78 years old (1947) – Actor

Chris Claremont – 75 years old (1950) – English-American author

Bucky Dent – 74 years old (1951) – Baseball player and manager

Charlaine Harris – 74 years old (1951) – Author and poet

Crescent Dragonwagon – 73 years old (1952) – Author and educator

John Lynch – 73 years old (1952) – Businessman and politician, 80th Governor of New Hampshire

Mark Frost – 72 years old (1953) – Author, screenwriter, and producer

Jeffrey Skilling – 72 years old (1953) – Businessman

Don Hahn – 70 years old (1955) – Director and producer

Bob Ehrlich – 68 years old (1957) – Lawyer and politician, 60th Governor of Maryland

Naomi Oreskes – 67 years old (1958) – Historian of science

Amy Grant – 65 years old (1960) – Singer-songwriter

Kevin Chamberlin – 62 years old (1963) – Actor and director

Chip Kelly – 62 years old (1963) – Football player and coach

Tim Armstrong – 60 years old (1965) – Musician, songwriter, and producer

Cris Carter – 60 years old (1965) – Football player, coach, and sportscaster

Billy Burke – 59 years old (1966) – Actor

Stacy Lattisaw – 59 years old (1966) – R&B singer

Erick Sermon – 57 years old (1968) – Rapper and producer

Anthony Peeler – 56 years old (1969) – Basketball player

Christina Applegate – 54 years old (1971) – Actress

Gerard King – 53 years old (1972) – Basketball player

Erick Strickland – 52 years old (1973) – Basketball player

Eddie Steeples – 52 years old (1973) – Actor, producer, and screenwriter

Clint Mathis – 49 years old (1976) – Soccer player and coach

Donovan McNabb – 49 years old (1976) – Football player and sportscaster

Jill Flint – 48 years old (1977) – Actress

Jerry Ferrara – 46 years old (1979) – Actor

John-Michael Liles – 45 years old (1980) – Ice hockey player

Josh Mathews – 45 years old (1980) – Wrestler and sportscaster

Nick Swisher – 45 years old (1980) – Baseball player

Barbara Pierce Bush – 44 years old (1981) – Activist

Jenna Bush Hager – 44 years old (1981) – Journalist

Jared Jeffries – 44 years old (1981) – Basketball player

Chevon Troutman – 44 years old (1981) – Basketball player

Katie Cassidy – 39 years old (1986) – Actress

Trevor Booker – 38 years old (1987) – Basketball player

Stephanie Hsu – 35 years old (1990) – Actress

Dennis Smith Jr. – 28 years old (1997) – Basketball player

Talen Horton-Tucker – 25 years old (2000) – Basketball player

TODAY IS:

• Shopping Reminder Day: Getting a head start on your shopping list ensures stress-free celebrations and more time to enjoy the festive fun.
• National Parfait Day: This delicious layered dessert is a treat for your taste buds with its combination of creamy goodness, fresh fruits, and crunchy toppings!
• National Natural Fibers Day: National Natural Fibers Day celebrates the wonder of fibers that nature gives us—like cotton, wool, silk, and flax. It highlights their strength, breathability, and the simple joy of wearing or using something soft and sturdy. The day honors farmers, artisans, and makers who bring these materials to life. It also sparks...
• National Play Day with Dad: Do you remember the laughter and excitement of playing games with your dad? Those moments are precious. Playing with Dad is more than just fun. It builds confidence, teaches teamwork, and strengthens the bond between a child and their father. These memories stick with us, shaping our childhood with joy...
• Gazpacho Soup Day: Every year on November 25th, fans of the British television show Red Dwarf celebrate Gazpacho Soup Day. This day is not just about the cold Spanish tomato-based soup, but it's also a nod to a significant event in the series that had a profound impact on one of its main...
• International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: Promoting respect and dignity for women, this vital movement strives to create a world where every woman feels safe, valued, and empowered.
• Blasé Day: Unleash your carefree spirit, embrace a nonchalant attitude, and let the world marvel at your effortless coolness. Stay unbothered and fabulous!
• Statehood Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Statehood Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a deeply symbolic celebration that honors the country's reassertion of its statehood during a crucial moment in history. It represents the moment when Bosnia and Herzegovina was recognized as a unified and indivisible state, with equality for all its people. This holiday highlights...
• National Book Week: Have you ever thought about how books can take you anywhere without leaving your seat? National Book Week is a time to celebrate that magic. Did you know the longest novel ever written has over 1.2 million words? That’s about 2,000 pages of pure storytelling! Whether you’re picking up an...
• National Game & Puzzle Week: A realm of strategic tabletop pastimes, these engaging diversions offer a gateway to shared amusement and intellectual challenges.
• National Farm-City Week: National Farm-City Week shines a light on the vital link between farm fields and city tables. Celebrated the week leading up to Thanksgiving, this time honors the teamwork between rural farmers and urban workers. Together, they ensure we all enjoy safe and abundant food. Why do we celebrate it? The week...
• Better Conversations Week: For some folks, it seems like every year of getting together for the holidays is the same. Family members are gathered around the television to watch the parade or football game, others are in the kitchen peeling potatoes and baking pies. But what happens relationally between these family members and...

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