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:
1825 – The Erie Canal opened, connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes.
1870 – The first postcards were issued in the United States.
1870 – The first U.S. trademark was given. It went to the Averill Chemical Paint Company of New York, NY.
1889 – Underwater telephone cables linked the two Michigan Peninsulas.
1924 – The comic strip “Annie” debuted.
1954 – The Air Force closed the UFO study, “Operation Bluebook”.
1954 – A U.S. cabinet meeting was televised for the first time.
1955 – The microwave oven was introduced by the Tappan Company.
1960 – The Accutron watch by the Bulova Watch Company went on sale in New York, NY.
1971 – Roy Disney dedicated Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.
1988 – Chico and Bobby DeBarge were convicted of trafficking cocaine in Michigan.
1983 – Microsoft released the first version of Word. It was called “Multi-Tool Word” at the time.
1993 – “The Jon Stewart Show” debuted on MTV.
1994 – Susan Smith of Union, SC falsely claimed that a black carjacker drove off with her two sons in the back seat. She was later convicted of drowning her children in a nearby lake and was sentenced to life in prison.
1999 – Pro golfer Payne Stewart and five others were killed when their Learjet flew uncontrolled for four hours before crashing in South Dakota.
1999 – Actor Matthew McConaughey was arrested in Austin, TX, and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting transport. Police were responding to a noise complaint. They found the actor naked and playing the bongos outside of his home.
2001 – The computer operating system Windows XP was released.
2002 – In Bloomfield, MI, an $800,000 house owned by Aretha Franklin burned down. Franklin had not lived in the house in two years.
2002 – John Allen Muhammad, 41, and John Lee Malvo, 17, were charged in Maryland with six counts of first-degree murder, putting an end to the mystery of the Washington, DC sniper.
2004 – Three-and-a-half years after Bonny Lee Bakley was shot to death in the parking lot of an Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, CA, jury selection in the trial of her husband, Robert Blake, got underway.
2023 – A mass shooting occurred in two locations in Lewiston, Maine. 18 people were killed and 13 more injured.
BIRTHDAYS:
Marion Ross – 97 years old (1928) – Actress
Rusty Schweickart – 90 years old (1935) – Soldier, pilot, and astronaut
Bob Webster – 87 years old (1938) – Diver
Sara Dylan – 86 years old (1939) – Actress and model
Lynda Benglis – 84 years old (1941) – Sculptor and painter
Anne Tyler – 84 years old (1941) – Author and critic
Dave Weill – 84 years old (1941) – Discus thrower
James Carville – 81 years old (1944) – Lawyer and political consultant
Phil Volk – 80 years old (1945) – Musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer
David S. Ward – 80 years old (1945) – Director and screenwriter
Dave Cowens – 77 years old (1948) – Basketball player and coach
Dan Gable – 77 years old (1948) – Wrestler and coach
Dan Issel – 77 years old (1948) – Basketball player and coach
Brian Kerwin – 76 years old (1949) – Actor
Richard Lloyd – 74 years old (1951) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Mike Eruzione – 71 years old (1954) – Ice hockey player and coach
Ed Powers – 71 years old (1954) – Founder of Ed Powers Productions
Robin Eubanks – 70 years old (1955) – Trombonist and educator
Gale Anne Hurd – 70 years old (1955) – Producer
Nancy Cartwright – 68 years old (1957) – Voice actress
Chad Smith – 64 years old (1961) – Drummer
Steve Gainer – 63 years old (1962) – Cinematographer and director
John Stollmeyer – 63 years old (1962) – Soccer player
Melinda McGraw – 62 years old (1963) – Actress
Tracy Nelson – 62 years old (1963) – Actress
Michael Boatman – 61 years old (1964) – Actor
Kevin Michael Richardson – 61 years old (1964) – Voice actor and singer
2 Cold Scorpio – 60 years old (1965) – Wrestler
Derrick Rostagno – 60 years old (1965) – Tennis player
Perry Saturn – 59 years old (1966) – Wrestler
Christopher McQuarrie – 57 years old (1968) – Filmmaker
Speech – 57 years old (1968) – Rapper
Samantha Bee – 56 years old (1969) – Canadian-American comedian and television host
Nika Futterman – 56 years old (1969) – Voice actress, comedian and singer
Alex Webster – 56 years old (1969) – Bass player
J. A. Adande – 55 years old (1970) – Journalist and academic
Adam Goldberg – 55 years old (1970) – Actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
Adam Pascal – 55 years old (1970) – Actor and singer
Chely Wright – 55 years old (1970) – Singer-songwriter and actress
Neil Fallon – 54 years old (1971) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Leslie Grossman – 54 years old (1971) – Actress
Rosie Ledet – 54 years old (1971) – Singer-songwriter and accordion player
Pedro Martínez – 54 years old (1971) – Dominican-American baseball player and sportscaster
Midori – 54 years old (1971) – Japanese-American violinist and educator
Craig Robinson – 54 years old (1971) – Actor and singer
Maxi Mounds – 53 years old (1972) – Nude big-bust model and pornographic actress
Persia White – 53 years old (1972) – Actress, singer, and musician
Michael Weston – 52 years old (1973) – Actor
Ryan Clement – 50 years old (1975) – Football player
The Alchemist – 48 years old (1977) – Rapper, DJ, and producer
Zachary Knighton – 47 years old (1978) – Actor
Mariana Klaveno – 46 years old (1979) – Actress
Rosa Mendes – 46 years old (1979) – Canadian-American wrestler and model
Mehcad Brooks – 45 years old (1980) – Model and actor
Josh Henderson – 44 years old (1981) – Actor and singer
Devin Green – 43 years old (1982) – Basketball player
Michael Sweetney – 43 years old (1982) – Basketball player
Katy Perry – 41 years old (1984) – Singer-songwriter and actress
Ciara – 40 years old (1985) – Singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress
Kara Lynn Joyce – 40 years old (1985) – Swimmer
Tweety Carter – 39 years old (1986) – Basketball player
Eddie Gaven – 39 years old (1986) – Soccer player
Bill Amis – 38 years old (1987) – Basketball player
Chandler Parsons – 37 years old (1988) – Basketball player
Isaiah Austin – 32 years old (1993) – Basketball player
Rachel Matthews – 32 years old (1993) – Actress
Ray Robson – 31 years old (1994) – Chess Grandmaster
Patrick McCaw – 30 years old (1995) – Basketball player
PJ Dozier – 29 years old (1996) – Basketball player
Romeo Langford – 26 years old (1999) – Basketball player
Vincent Zhou – 25 years old (2000) – Figure skater
TODAY IS:
- World Pasta Day: Twirl, swirl, and slurp - this dish's variety of shapes, textures, and flavors make it a favorite comfort food for many.
- World Opera Day: Enjoying the dramatic, high-note arias and grand stages of a classic art form that's stood the test of time.
- Opera Day: An art form that combines music, theater, and storytelling, the thrilling voices of opera singers can transport you to another world.
- International Artist Day: Explore a world of creativity and self-expression through vibrant visuals and imaginative forms that captivate the eye and inspire the soul.
- National Jamaican Jerk Day:
- Sourest Day: Biting into these tangy treats is like a zesty flavor explosion, a fun twist that adds a pop of excitement to snacking.
- National Greasy Foods Day: Deliciously satisfying bites with a hint of indulgence, these comfort eats are a guilty pleasure that never fails to hit the spot.
- National I Care About You Day: Expressing genuine affection, strengthening connections through thoughtful actions, and conveying the depth of your emotions.
- Punk for a Day Day:
- National Mother-in-Law Day: Those family gatherings just wouldn't be the same without the sage advice and occasional eye-rolls from these seasoned pros.
- National Fine Art Appreciation Day:
- Crisp Sandwich Day: Feeling snacky? Consider layering your favorite potato chips between two slices of bread — a delicious way to satisfy your cravings.
- National Chucky Day:
- National Hope for Henry Day:
- National Merri Music Day:
- National Tight Ends Day:
- British Summertime Ends:
- Ace Week: Raising understanding and recognition for a diverse orientation, asexual awareness fosters inclusivity and validation in society.
- Free Speech Week:
- Global Media and Information Literacy Week:
- National Temperature Check Week:
- National Adoption Week:
- Respiratory Care Week:
- Red Ribbon Week:
- Bat Appreciation Week:
- National Massage Therapy Awareness Week:
Powered by Days Of The Year
For additional information check out websites like: www.on-this-day.com, www.born-today.com, www.famousbirthdays.com, www.daysoftheyear.com, and www.nationaldaycalendar.com.
