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:
1760 – The French surrendered Michigan to the British.
1847 – Michigan’s first telegraph line was completed along the Michigan Central railroad tracks between Detroit and Ypsilanti.
1877 – Thomas Edison demonstrated his phonograph for the first time.
1892 – Almon Brown Strowger was issued a patent for the rotary dial.
1929 – The first airplane flight over the South Pole was made by U.S. Navy Lt. Comdr. Richard E. Byrd.
1959 – The Grammy Awards aired on NBC TV for the first time.
1961 – The Mercury-Atlas 5 spacecraft was launched by the United States with Enos the chimp on board. The craft orbited the earth twice before landing off Puerto Rico.
1963 – President Lyndon B. Johnson named a commission headed by Earl Warren to investigate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
1967 – U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara announced that he was leaving the Johnson administration to become President of the World Bank.
1969 – John Lennon was convicted of possession of cannabis and fined $360 in London. Yoko Ono, who was arrested with Lennon on October 18, was cleared of charges.
1971 – The Professional Golf Championship was held at Walt Disney World for the first time.
1972 – Atari announced the release of Pong, the first commercially successful video game.
1975 – Bill Gates adopted the name “Microsoft” for the company he and Paul Allen had formed to write the BASIC computer language for the Altair.
1976 – Jerry Lee Lewis shot his bass player, Norman “Butch” Owens, twice in the chest while trying to hit a soda bottle. Lewis was charged with shooting a firearm within the city limits.
1979 – The original four members of KISS performed their last show together until 1996 when they reunited for a makeup tour.
1988 – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the rights of criminal defendants are not violated when police unintentionally fail to preserve potentially vital evidence.
1991 – 17 people were killed in a 164-vehicle wreck during a dust storm near Coalinga, CA, on Interstate 5.
1994 – The U.S. House passed the revised General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.
2004 – Godzilla received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
BIRTHDAYS:
Mildred Rebstock – 106 years old (1919) – Medicinal chemist
Bill Jenkins – 89 years old (1936) – Politician
Henry T. Yang – 85 years old (1940) – Taiwanese/Chinese-American engineer and academic
Sue Miller – 82 years old (1943) – Novelist and short story writer
Felix Cavaliere – 81 years old (1944) – Singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer
Suzy Chaffee – 79 years old (1946) – Skier
Jerry Lawler – 76 years old (1949) – Wrestler and sportscaster
Barry Goudreau – 74 years old (1951) – Guitarist and songwriter
Jeff Fahey – 73 years old (1952) – Actor and producer
Alex Grey – 72 years old (1953) – Visual artist and author
Joel Coen – 71 years old (1954) – Director, producer, and screenwriter
Chirlane McCray – 71 years old (1954) – Writer, editor, and activist
Janet Napolitano – 68 years old (1957) – Politician, lawyer, and university administrator
Neal Broten – 66 years old (1959) – Ice hockey player
Rahm Emanuel – 66 years old (1959) – Businessman and politician, 55th Mayor of Chicago
Cathy Moriarty – 65 years old (1960) – Actress
Kim Delaney – 64 years old (1961) – Actress
Andrew McCarthy – 63 years old (1962) – Actor and director
Will Downing – 62 years old (1963) – Singer-songwriter and producer
Don Cheadle – 61 years old (1964) – Actor and producer
Ellen Cleghorne – 60 years old (1965) – Comedian and actress
John Layfield – 59 years old (1966) – Wrestler, football player, and news commentator
Dru Pagliassotti – 59 years old (1966) – Author
Sophia Rosenfeld – 59 years old (1966) – Author
Charles Smith – 58 years old (1967) – Basketball player
Rebecca Wolff – 58 years old (1967) – Author and poet
Dee Brown – 57 years old (1968) – Basketball player and executive
Jonathan Knight – 57 years old (1968) – Singer
Mariano Rivera – 56 years old (1969) – Panamanian-American baseball player
Larry Joe Campbell – 55 years old (1970) – Actor and director
Steve May – 54 years old (1971) – Soldier and politician
Gena Lee Nolin – 54 years old (1971) – Actress and model
Brian Baumgartner – 53 years old (1972) – Actor and producer
Jamal Mashburn – 53 years old (1972) – Basketball player and sportscaster
Sarah Jones – 51 years old (1974) – Actress and playwright
Jedediah Purdy – 51 years old (1974) – Legal scholar and cultural commentator
Anna Faris – 49 years old (1976) – Actress
Andy Beshear – 48 years old (1977) – Attorney and politician, 63rd Governor of Kentucky
Lauren German – 47 years old (1978) – Actress
The Game – 46 years old (1979) – Rapper
Janina Gavankar – 45 years old (1980) – Actress and singer
Lucas Black – 43 years old (1982) – Actor
Franchesca Ramsey – 42 years old (1983) – Comedian
Tanisha Wright – 42 years old (1983) – Basketball player and coach
Shannon Brown – 40 years old (1985) – Basketball player
Wayne Ellington – 38 years old (1987) – Basketball player and coach
Dana Brooke – 37 years old (1988) – Wrestler and bodybuilder
Damon Harrison – 37 years old (1988) – Football player
Russell Wilson – 37 years old (1988) – Football player
Sheldon Richardson – 35 years old (1990) – Football player
Stefon Diggs – 32 years old (1993) – Football player
Julius Randle – 31 years old (1994) – Basketball player
Laura Marano – 30 years old (1995) – Actress and singer
MJ Melendez – 27 years old (1998) – Baseball player
Lovie Simone – 27 years old (1998) – Actress
Yunus Musah – 23 years old (2002) – Soccer player
TODAY IS:
- National Chocolates Day: Satisfy your cocoa confectionary cravings by treating yourself to a box or handing out bars, truffles and candies galore at your workplace or school.
- National Square Dancing Day: Get ready to do-si-do and promenade with a lively group of friends to the sound of fiddles and calls in this fun social dance tradition.
- Chadwick Boseman Day: Did you know that November 29 is celebrated as Chadwick Boseman Day? This special day marks the birthday of the beloved actor and is a heartfelt tribute to his impactful legacy. Fans and communities around the world remember Boseman not just as a superhero on screen but as a real-life...
- National Lemon Cream Pie Day: National Lemon Cream Pie Day lights up taste buds and hearts on November 29 every year, celebrating a dessert that beautifully blends the tangy zest of lemons with creamy sweetness. This day shines a spotlight on a dessert that has charmed generations with its refreshing taste and simple elegance. Tracing its...
- Electronic Greetings Day: Sending digital greetings feels like sharing a piece of your heart through the internet, spreading joy, love, or a good laugh with just a click.
- International Jaguar Day: Majestic felines, embodying nature's grace and power, they roam the wilderness with a regal presence, a symbol of awe and reverence.
- Isdal Woman Day: The mysterious death of an unidentified woman in Norway has captivated the world for decades, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions.
- Throw Out Your Leftovers Day: Let’s face it, there’s a dark dreary backwater to most our refrigerators that are the province of only the most brave. Traveling here is bound to lead us to the mold-ridden graves of food long forgotten, or if you’re in the US, the Thanksgiving Leftover’s that are finally ready to...
- Albanian Liberation Day: Albanian Liberation Day is a national celebration that marks a significant moment in the country's history. It honors the liberation of Albania from Nazi occupation, symbolizing the strength and courage of the Albanian people. This day is a reflection of the collective effort and sacrifices made to reclaim freedom and...
- Small Business Saturday: Discover unique and personalized products, support passionate entrepreneurs, and contribute to the local economy by shopping at independently-owned stores.
- 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 Game & Puzzle Week: A realm of strategic tabletop pastimes, these engaging diversions offer a gateway to shared amusement and intellectual challenges.
- National Deal Week: Discovering hidden gems and cost-effective finds while exploring retail options, turning every purchase into a rewarding adventure.
- 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...
- 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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