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:
1874 – The Republican party was first symbolized as an elephant in a cartoon by Thomas Nast in “Harper’s Weekly”.
1876 – Albert H. Hook received a patent for the cigarette manufacturing machine.
1893 – The state of Colorado granted its women the right to vote.
1910 – The first air freight shipment (from Dayton, OH to Columbus, OH) was undertaken by the Wright brothers and department store owner Max Moorehouse.
1913 – It was the first day of a multiple day storm surge and blizzard that came to be known as the deadliest storm in Great Lakes history. It was referred to by some as a freshwater hurricane with winds reaching hurricane force. Many ships were lost, damaged or grounded. The storm caused over $5 million in damages and 250 people lost their lives.
1916 – Woodrow Wilson was re-elected President of the United States.
1916 – Jeanette Rankin of Montana became the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
1940 – In Tacoma, WA, the original Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed in a windstorm, just four months after the bridge was completed.
1944 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first and only person elected President four times.
1963 – The all-star film comedy “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” has its world premiere in Hollywood, CA.
1963 – Elston Howard, of the New York Yankees, became the first black player to be named the American League’s Most Valuable Player.
1965 – The “Pillsbury Dough Boy” debuted in television commercials.
1967 – Carl Stokes was elected the first black Mayor in Cleveland, OH, becoming the first black mayor of a major city.
1967 – President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, establishing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
1972 – Richard Nixon was re-elected President of the United States.
1973 – New Jersey became the first state to permit girls to play on Little League baseball teams.
1975 – The TV show “Wonder Woman”, starring Lynda Carter, debuted on ABC. The series would move to CBS for the second and third season.
1976 – The movie “Gone With The Wind” had its television premiere. It is still the 8th highest-rated primetime program off all time. Sixty-five percent of TV viewers tuned in to watch.
1983 – A bomb exploded in the U.S. Capitol, causing $250,000 in damages. There were no injuries.
1989 – L. Douglas Wilder won the governor’s race in Virginia, becoming the first elected African-American state governor in U.S. history.
1989 – David Dinkins was elected and become New York City’s first African-American mayor.
1989 – Richard Ramirez, convicted of California’s “Night Stalker” killings, was sentenced to death.
1991 – Magic Johnson announced that he had tested positive for the virus that causes AIDS and that he was retiring from basketball.
1991 – Actor Paul Reubens (Pee Wee Herman) pleaded no contest to charges of indecent exposure. He had been arrested in Sarasota, FL, for exposing himself in a theater.
1994 – WXYC, a student radio station of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, provided the world’s first internet radio broadcast.
1996 – NASA launched the Mars Global Surveyor.
1997 – The movie “Starship Troopers” opened in theaters.
2000 – The Presidential Election ended in controversy. It was later resolved and George W. Bush won over Al Gore to become the 43rd President of the United States.
2000 – Hillary Rodham Clinton made history as the first President’s wife to win public office. The state of New York elected her to the U.S. Senate.
2000 – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration discovered one of the country’s largest LSD labs inside a converted military missile silo in Wamego, KS.
2001 – The new .biz domain extension was officially launched.
2001 – After a 16-month stoppage, the Concorde resumed flying commercially.
2003 – The movie “Elf”, starring Will Ferrell as “Buddy”, opened in theaters.
2006 – The game “Guitar Hero II” for Playstation 2 was released in North America.
2020 – Joe Biden was elected the 46th President of the United States, defeating incumbent Donald Trump.
BIRTHDAYS:
Eric Kandel – 96 years old (1929) – Austrian-American neuroscientist and psychiatrist, Nobel Prize laureate
Rudy Boschwitz – 95 years old (1930) – German-American politician
G. Edward Griffin – 94 years old (1931) – Director, producer, and author
Jake Gibbs – 87 years old (1938) – Baseball player and coach
Jim Kaat – 87 years old (1938) – Baseball player, coach, and sportscaster
Barbara Liskov – 86 years old (1939) – Computer scientist and academic
Dakin Matthews – 85 years old (1940) – Actor, director, and playwright
Tom Peters – 83 years old (1942) – Businessman and author
Johnny Rivers – 83 years old (1942) – Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer
Stephen Greenblatt – 82 years old (1943) – Theorist, scholar, and critic
Michael Spence – 82 years old (1943) – Economist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate
Chrystos – 79 years old (1946) – Writer and activist
Rebecca Eaton – 78 years old (1947) – Television producer
Buck Martinez – 77 years old (1948) – Baseball player and manager
Lawrence O'Donnell – 74 years old (1951) – Journalist and talk show host
John Tamargo – 74 years old (1951) – Baseball player and coach
David Petraeus – 73 years old (1952) – General, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Gil Junger – 71 years old (1954) – Director, producer, and screenwriter
John Benitez – 68 years old (1957) – DJ, songwriter, and producer
Christopher Knight – 68 years old (1957) – Actor
Billy Gillispie – 66 years old (1959) – Basketball player and coach
Tommy Thayer – 65 years old (1960) – Guitarist and songwriter
Orlando Mercado – 64 years old (1961) – Baseball player and coach
Tracie Savage – 63 years old (1962) – Actress and journalist
Sam Graves – 62 years old (1963) – Farmer and politician
Troy Beyer – 61 years old (1964) – Actress, director, and screenwriter
Bonnie St. John – 61 years old (1964) – Skier and scholar
Calvin Borel – 59 years old (1966) – Jockey
Steve Di Giorgio – 58 years old (1967) – Bass player
Russ Springer – 57 years old (1968) – Baseball player
Michelle Clunie – 56 years old (1969) – Actress
Andy Houston – 55 years old (1970) – Race car driver
Robin Finck – 54 years old (1971) – Guitarist and songwriter
Matthew Ryan – 54 years old (1971) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Jason London – 53 years old (1972) – Actor and producer
Jeremy London – 53 years old (1972) – Actor and producer
Hasim Rahman – 53 years old (1972) – Boxer
Yunjin Kim – 52 years old (1973) – South Korean-American actress
Kris Benson – 51 years old (1974) – Baseball player
Rob Caggiano – 49 years old (1976) – Guitarist and producer
Lindsay Czarniak – 48 years old (1977) – Journalist and sportscaster
Anthony Thomas – 48 years old (1977) – Football player and coach
Elisabeth Bachman – 47 years old (1978) – Volleyball player and coach
Will Demps – 46 years old (1979) – Football player
Jon Peter Lewis – 46 years old (1979) – Singer-songwriter and actor
Amy Purdy – 46 years old (1979) – Actress, model and snowboarder
Joey Ryan – 46 years old (1979) – Wrestler
Otep Shamaya – 46 years old (1979) – Singer-songwriter and actress
Muhammad Hassan – 44 years old (1981) – Wrestler and educator
Adam DeVine – 42 years old (1983) – Actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and singer
Forrest Kline – 42 years old (1983) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Jonathan Bornstein – 41 years old (1984) – American-Israeli soccer player
Darnell Jackson – 40 years old (1985) – Basketball player
Lucas Neff – 40 years old (1985) – Actor
Andy Hull – 39 years old (1986) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
David Nelson – 39 years old (1986) – Football player
Gani Lawal – 37 years old (1988) – Nigerian-American basketball player
Sonny Gray – 36 years old (1989) – Baseball player
Gervonta Davis – 31 years old (1994) – Boxer
Algee Smith – 31 years old (1994) – Actor and singer
Trevor Rainbolt – 27 years old (1998) – Social media personality
TODAY IS:
- National Hug A Bear Day: Cuddle up with your favorite teddy, relive childhood memories and throw a picnic for the whole family and your stuffed companions on Hug A Bear Day.
- World Numbat Day: Pint-sized critters with adorable stripes — get ready to fall head over heels for these cute little tree-dwelling wonders!
- Kekri: Kekri is a unique and lively celebration in Finland that marks the end of the harvest season. This festival is a time of transition, where the community gathers to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Rich with traditions, Kekri is a feast for the senses, offering plentiful food, drink, and...
- National Bison Day: Sometimes referred to by the name of buffalo, American bison are large grazing mammal bovines. They are related to cows, or even goats, but are not related to the water buffalo or the African buffalo. As the largest land mammal, the American bison is one of the many animal species...
- National Retinol Day: National Retinol Day is a celebration of one of skincare's most trusted ingredients, retinol. This day shines a spotlight on its remarkable ability to improve skin texture, reduce wrinkles, and boost radiance. Retinol, a derivative of vitamin A, works by speeding up cell turnover and increasing collagen production. It's often...
- Notary Public Day: Celebrated every November 7, Notary Public Day recognizes notaries' hard work and dedication. Their job involves verifying the identities of people signing important documents, witnessing the signings, and marking them with an official seal. This process helps fight fraud and ensures documents are valid and enforceable in court. Notaries have...
- National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day: Discover the delightful combination of smooth dark chocolate and crunchy nuts that will have your taste buds dancing with joy!
- National Programmatic Advertising Day: National Programmatic Advertising Day shines a spotlight on the vital role of programmatic advertising in the digital marketing world. This special day highlights the use of data, automation, and technology to make advertising more efficient and targeted. Celebrating this day brings awareness to how programmatic ads help businesses of all...
- National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day highlights the importance of recognizing lymphoma in dogs. This day aims to raise awareness about one of the most common cancers affecting our furry friends. By spreading knowledge, we can help ensure early detection and treatment, which can make a significant difference in a dog's...
- International Day of Medical Physics: International Day of Medical Physics reminds us that some of the most important work in healthcare happens out of sight. Medical physicists don’t wear white coats or perform surgery, but they play a key part in treatment. They make sure powerful machines, like those used in cancer care, work just right...
- International Merlot Day: International Merlot Day invites wine lovers to enjoy the smooth charm of this beloved red. Known for its soft texture and rich fruit flavors, Merlot offers a delightful experience for both new and seasoned drinkers. This celebration highlights the grape's adaptability and its role in creating wines that are both...
- National Cancer Awareness Day: National Cancer Awareness Day brings attention to the need for better understanding and action against cancer. This observance highlights how spotting early signs, making smart health choices, and getting medical help at the right time can make a real difference. It encourages people to stay informed and take charge of...
- National Medical Cannabis Week: National Medical Cannabis Week is here. Are you ready to weed between the lines and discuss the high points of medical marijuana? It is a week of breaking down barriers to medically necessary cannabis use. This week also means showing that the grass might actually be greener when people in...
- 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: National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is a special time dedicated to recognizing the invaluable work done by animal shelters. These shelters serve as safe havens for millions of animals in need. They offer a second chance to pets that might otherwise face dire situations. This week highlights the efforts of...
- Drowsy Driving Prevention Week: Drowsy Driving Prevention Week highlights the critical issue of driving while tired. Many people underestimate the dangers of drowsy driving, but it poses a significant risk on the road. Fatigued drivers often have slower reaction times, impaired judgment, and reduced attention, which can lead to serious accidents. This campaign emphasizes...
- National Book Award Week: National Book Award Week, celebrated from November 7 to 13, shines a spotlight on the power of storytelling and the diversity of voices in American literature. This special week marks a time to honor and discover the incredible works of authors that shape our understanding and enjoyment of books. From...
- National Patient Transport Week: National Patient Transport Week honors the vital work of hospital transporters—the people who move patients with care and attention. It highlights how these team members keep patients and hospitals connected. Their efforts help patients get to tests, surgeries, or rooms on time. Each trip supports smoother daily operations and helps reduce...
- National Fig Week: How often do you crave figs? They might not come to mind every day, but during National Fig Week, they take center stage. This week celebrates the versatility and nutrition packed into every fig. Whether eaten fresh, dried, or used in cooking, figs have a lot to offer. From their...
- Polar Bear Week: Polar Bear Week is a dynamic and vital event that takes place each year during the first full week of November, from November 3rd to 9th. This special week is timed with the autumn polar bear migration. This is why it is a perfect period to focus on these magnificent...
- World Communication Week: World Communication Week sparks conversations and connections during this time each year. This exciting week celebrates communication's vital role in our personal and professional lives! It encourages everyone, from friends and family to coworkers and communities, to reach out, share ideas, and build stronger relationships through effective communication. How to Celebrate...
- Children’s Book Week : Spark the joy of exploration in young minds through tales that open doors to realms of endless fascination and growth.
- Cuckoo Dancing Week: Cuckoo Dancing Week celebrates the playful “Dance of the Cuckoos,” the signature theme of Laurel and Hardy films. Fans step into the groove from across the globe, echoing the duo’s charm with lively, lighthearted moves. This festival lifts spirits and connects people through shared laughter and movement. It brings joy through...
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