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:
1507 – Leonardo DaVinci was commissioned by the husband of Lisa Gherardini to paint her. The work is known as the Mona Lisa.
1796 – John Adams was elected the 2nd President of the United States.
1892 – The first automatic telephone went into service at LaPorte, IN. The device was invented by Almon Strowger.
1900 – The first automobile show in the United States opened at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.
1906 – “S.O.S.” was officially adopted as the international Morse Code distress signal after being established at the International Radiotelegraph Convention in Berlin
1908 – William Howard Taft was elected as the 27th President of the United States.
1926 – Ty Cobb retired from baseball.
1930 – The Detroit Windsor Tunnel opened to motor vehicle traffic. It was the first International underwater roadway tunnel.
1936 – Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-elected President of the United States.
1911 – Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant founded the Chevrolet Motor Car Company in competition with the Ford Model T.
1952 – Frozen bread was offered for sale for the first time in a supermarket in Chester, NY.
1953 – The Rules Committee of organized baseball restored the sacrifice fly. The rule had not been used since 1939.
1954 – The first “Godzilla” film was released and marked the first appearance of the character.
1956 – The movie “The Wizard of Oz” was first broadcast on television.
1957 – Sputnik II was launched by the Soviet Union. It was the second man-made satellite to be put into orbit. On board was the first animal to enter orbit — a dog named Laika.
1964 – Lyndon B. Johnson was elected to a full term, winning 61% of the vote and 44 states.
1964 – Washington, DC, residents were able to vote in a Presidential election for the first time.
1969 – Mary Stiles and two companions tried to stop the further demolition of the old Grand Rapids City Hall building. Mary’s two friends climbed the tower of the abandoned building and rang the old city fire bell and Mary chained herself to the wrecking ball. She was later cut off and arrested, and the demolition when on as scheduled.
1969 – PBS started airing educational programming with TV shows like “Sesame Street”.
1973 – NASA launched the Mariner 10 spacecraft toward Mercury. On March 29, 1974 it became the first space probe to reach that planet.
1975 – The television show “Good Morning America” premiered on ABC with original hosts David Hartman and Nancy Dussault.
1976 – The Stephen King movie, “Carrie”, was released in theaters.
1978 – The TV show “Diff’rent Strokes” premiered on NBC, which made Gary Coleman a huge star. The show ran until 1986.
1983 – Reverend Jesse Jackson launched his first campaign for President.
1992 – Carol Moseley-Braun became the first African-American woman U.S. Senator.
1992 – The song “I Will Always Love You”, recorded by Whitney Houston, was released. The song went on to become the best selling single in history created by a woman. The song was originally written and recorded by Dolly Parton.
1992 – Bill Clinton was elected 42nd President of the United States, defeating George Bush.
1994 – Susan Smith of Union, SC, was arrested for drowning her two sons. Nine days earlier she claimed that the children had been abducted by a black carjacker.
1995 – President Bill Clinton dedicated a memorial at Arlington National Cemetery to the 270 victims of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.
1998 – Minnesota elected Jesse “The Body” Ventura, a former pro wrestler, as its governor.
2005 – Walt Disney Pictures released “Chicken Little.” It was the first Disney film completely created with computer animation.
2006 – The mockumentary film “Borat” premiered in theaters.
2014 – In New York, NY, One World Trade Center officially opened.
2016 – The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series to earn their first title in 108 years, ending the longest title drought in U.S. sports history.
2020 – The U.S. Presidential Election took place between Democratic Joe Biden and Republican incumbent President Donald Trump. On November 7th, Biden was declared the winner.
BIRTHDAYS:
Lois Smith – 95 years old (1930) – Actress
Michael Dukakis – 92 years old (1933) – Lawyer, academic, and politician, 65th Governor of Massachusetts
Roy Emerson – 89 years old (1936) – Australian-American tennis player and coach
Mazie Hirono – 78 years old (1947) – Japanese-American lawyer and politician, U.S. Senator from Hawaii
Rick Kreuger – 77 years old (1948) – Baseball player and coach
Larry Holmes – 76 years old (1949) – Boxer and talk show host
Anna Wintour – 76 years old (1949) – English-American journalist
Joe Queenan – 75 years old (1950) – Author and critic
Dwight Evans – 74 years old (1951) – Baseball player and coach
Ed Murawinski – 74 years old (1951) – Cartoonist
Roseanne Barr – 73 years old (1952) – Comedian, actress, and producer
Jim Cummings – 73 years old (1952) – Voice actor
David Ho – 73 years old (1952) – Taiwanese-American scientist
Kate Capshaw – 72 years old (1953) – Actress and producer
Helios Creed – 72 years old (1953) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Larry Herndon – 72 years old (1953) – Baseball player and coach
Dennis Miller – 72 years old (1953) – Comedian, producer, and talk show host
Kathy Kinney – 71 years old (1954) – Actress and comedian
Phil Simms – 70 years old (1955) – Football player and sportscaster
Kevin Murphy – 69 years old (1956) – Actor, puppeteer, producer, and screenwriter
Gary Ross – 69 years old (1956) – Director, producer, and screenwriter
Steve Johnson – 68 years old (1957) – Basketball player
Brady Hoke – 67 years old (1958) – Football coach
Hal Hartley – 66 years old (1959) – Director, producer, and screenwriter
Karch Kiraly – 65 years old (1960) – Volleyball player, coach, and sportscaster
Dave Hahn – 64 years old (1961) – Japanese-American mountaineer and journalist
Greg Townsend – 64 years old (1961) – Football player
Gabe Newell – 63 years old (1962) – Businessman, co-founded Valve
David J. Schiappa – 63 years old (1962) – Lawyer and politician
Davis Guggenheim – 62 years old (1963) – Director, producer, and screenwriter
Howard Ballard – 62 years old (1963) – Football player
Mike Springer – 60 years old (1965) – Golfer
Jeanette J. Epps – 55 years old (1970) – Aerospace engineer and astronaut
Doug Zmolek – 55 years old (1970) – Ice hockey player
Sticky Fingaz – 52 years old (1973) – Rapper, producer, and actor
Christian Picciolini – 52 years old (1973) – Businessman and manager
Mick Thomson – 52 years old (1973) – Guitarist
Darren Sharper – 50 years old (1975) – Football player and sportscaster
Jake Shimabukuro – 49 years old (1976) – Ukulele player and composer
Damien Woody – 48 years old (1977) – Football player
Tim McIlrath – 47 years old (1978) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Karlos Dansby – 44 years old (1981) – Football player
Janel McCarville – 43 years old (1982) – Professional basketball player
Julie Berman – 42 years old (1983) – Actress
Tamba Hali – 42 years old (1983) – Football player
LaMarr Woodley – 41 years old (1984) – Football player
Tyler Hansbrough – 40 years old (1985) – Basketball player
Davon Jefferson – 39 years old (1986) – Basketball player
Colin Kaepernick – 38 years old (1987) – Football player
Ty Lawson – 38 years old (1987) – Basketball player
Kyle Seager – 38 years old (1987) – Baseball player
Elizabeth Smart – 38 years old (1987) – Kidnapping victim, activist, and journalist
Diante Garrett – 37 years old (1988) – Basketball player
Paula DeAnda – 36 years old (1989) – Singer-songwriter and actress
Kenny Golladay – 32 years old (1993) – Football player
Matt Bushman – 30 years old (1995) – Football player
Kendall Jenner – 30 years old (1995) – Television personality and model
Hailey Baptiste – 24 years old (2001) – Tennis player
Jake LaRavia – 24 years old (2001) – Basketball player
Fina Strazza – 20 years old (2005) – Actress
Ever Anderson – 18 years old (2007) – Actress
TODAY IS:
- National Sandwich Day: Two delicious slices of bread hugging an array of mouth-watering ingredients, creating the perfect handheld meal to satisfy hunger cravings.
- Japanese Culture Day: A rich tapestry of traditions, art, and philosophy, weaving together ancient wisdom and contemporary vibrancy in daily life.
- Smart Home Day: Embracing modern technology's harmonious integration into our living spaces, ushering in a new era of convenience and efficiency.
- National Housewife Day: Crafting a symphony of home and family, orchestrating daily life with love, efficiency, and a pinch of creativity, keeping the household humming.
- National Accessory Day:
- World Jellyfish Day: Floating gracefully, this ocean creature displays a stunning dance of translucent elegance beneath the waves, an embodiment of the sea's mysteries.
- One Health Day: Addressing global health issues requires collaboration, innovative solutions, and sustainable practices to improve well-being worldwide.
- Cliché Day: Sometimes, familiarity breeds connection - like old songs that feel like a warm hug, clichés hold a comforting charm in everyday conversations.
- Give Someone a Dollar Day:
- Melbourne Cup Day:
- Election Day:
- National Medical Cannabis Week:
- Marzipan Week: With its unique texture and delicate almond flavor, marzipan is a delicious treat — perfect for those with a sweet tooth!
- National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week:
- Drowsy Driving Prevention Week:
- National Patient Transport Week:
- National Fig Week:
- Polar Bear Week:
- World Communication Week:
- Cuckoo Dancing Week:
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