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:
1775 – An early and unofficial American flag was raised by Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Mott after the seizing of Fort Johnson from the British. The flag was dark blue with “Liberty” spelled on it in white.
1776 – British forces occupied New York City during the American Revolution.
1789 – The U.S. Department of Foreign Affairs was renamed the Department of State.
1853 – Reverend Antoinette Brown Blackwell was ordained. She became the first female minister in the United States.
1856 – Simeon Baldwin shot a bear at Monroe & Fulton in Grand Rapids, MI.
1857 – A typesetting machine was patented by Timothy Alder.
1858 – The first mail service began to the Pacific Coast under government contract. It took stagecoaches from the Butterfield Overland Mail Company 12 days to make the journey between Tipton, MO and San Francisco, CA.
1878 -Michigan’s first phone book was published. It was called “List of Subscribers,” and had the phone numbers for 124 Detroit, MI customers.
1886 – Michigan Mining School, now called Michigan Tech, held their first classes.
1909 – A New York judge ruled that Ford Motor Company had infringed on George Seldon’s patent for the “Road Engine.” The ruling was later overturned.
1909 – Charles F. Kettering applied for a patent on his ignition system. His company Delco (Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company) later became a subsidiary of General Motors.
1928 – Alexander Fleming discovered the antibiotic penicillin.
1949 – The TV series “The Lone Ranger” premiered on ABC. Clayton Moore was the Lone Ranger and Jay Silverheels was Tonto.
1953 – The National Boxing Association adopted the 10-point scoring system for all of its matches.
1956 – The earliest snowfall ever recorded in Grand Rapids, MI.
1965 – The TV show “Lost in Space” premiered on CBS with Eddie Albert as Oliver Wendell Douglas and Eva Gabor as his wife Lisa..
1965 – TV’s “Green Acres” premiered on CBS.
1971 – Twelve members of the Don’t Make a Wave Committee founded Greenpeace, the environmental organization committed to a green and peaceful world.
1978 – At the Superdome in New Orleans, LA, Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks in a rematch to win his 3rd World Heavyweight Boxing title.
1981 – The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved Sandra Day O’Connor to become the first female Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
1982 – The first issue of “USA Today” was published by Gannett.
1997 – The domain name “google.com” was registered.
1998 – Reba McEntire received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2001 – President George W. Bush identified Osama bin Laden as the prime suspect in the September 11 terrorist attacks and told Americans to prepare for a long, difficult war against terrorism.
2002 – The season premiere of “The Sopranos” was the most-watched show in HBO history, with 13.4-million viewers.
2004 – National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman announced the lockout of the players union and cessation of operations by the NHL head office.
2008 – Lehman Brothers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…the largest bankruptcy filing in U.S. history.
2010 – Michael Grimm, a blues singer from Mississippi, won “America’s Got Talent: Season 5”.
2016 – The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was recalled because they would catch on fire. The phones were replaced with updated phones with different batteries that ended up doing the same thing. A month later the company stopped production of the phones.
BIRTHDAYS:
Ron Shelton – 80 years old (1945) – Director, producer, and screenwriter
Tommy Lee Jones – 79 years old (1946) – Actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
Oliver Stone – 79 years old (1946) – Director, screenwriter, and producer
Russel L. Honoré – 78 years old (1947) – General
Diane E. Levin – 78 years old (1947) – Educator and author
Theodore Long – 78 years old (1947) – Wrestling referee and manager
Joe Barton – 76 years old (1949) – Lawyer and politician
Pete Carroll – 74 years old (1951) – Football player and coach
Fred Seibert – 74 years old (1951) – Television producer, co-founder of MTV
Kelly Keagy – 73 years old (1952) – Singer and drummer
Barry Shabaka Henley – 71 years old (1954) – Actor
Bruce Reitherman – 70 years old (1955) – Voice actor, singer, cinematographer, and producer
Ned Rothenberg – 69 years old (1956) – Saxophonist, clarinet player, and composer
Mark Kirk – 66 years old (1959) – Commander, lawyer, and politician
Ed Solomon – 65 years old (1960) – Director, producer, and screenwriter
Dan Marino – 64 years old (1961) – Football player and sportscaster
Pete Myers – 62 years old (1963) – Basketball player and coach
Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein – 61 years old (1964) – Guitarist and songwriter
Sherman Douglas – 59 years old (1966) – Basketball player
Paul Abbott – 58 years old (1967) – Baseball player and coach
Danny Nucci – 57 years old (1968) – Actor
Corby Davidson – 56 years old (1969) – Radio personality
Josh Charles – 54 years old (1971) – Actor and director
Tom Dolan – 50 years old (1975) – Swimmer
Marisa Ramirez – 48 years old (1977) – Actress
Jason Terry – 48 years old (1977) – Basketball player
Zach Filkins – 47 years old (1978) – Guitarist
Dave Annable – 46 years old (1979) – Actor
Amy Davidson – 46 years old (1979) – Actress
David Diehl – 45 years old (1980) – Football player and sportscaster
Mike Dunleavy Jr. – 45 years old (1980) – Basketball player
Ben Schwartz – 44 years old (1981) – Actor, comedian and writer
Marshal Yanda – 41 years old (1984) – Football player
Jenna Marbles – 39 years old (1986) – YouTuber and comedian
Heidi Montag – 39 years old (1986) – Reality television personality and singer
Chelsea Kane – 37 years old (1988) – Actress and singer
Matt Shively – 35 years old (1990) – Actor
Megan Stalter – 35 years old (1990) – Actress and comedian
Josh Richardson – 32 years old (1993) – Basketball player
JP Tokoto – 32 years old (1993) – Basketball player
Terry McLaurin – 30 years old (1995) – Football player
Quin Houff – 28 years old (1997) – Racing driver
Jaren Jackson Jr. – 26 years old (1999) – Basketball player
TODAY IS:
- Make a Hat Day: Felting, knitting, crocheting, or sewing: whatever your preferred method, give it a go and make a hat for yourself, as a gift, or to donate to those in need.
- Greenpeace Day: Make everyday changes in your life to help preserve the planet, or volunteer with or donate to Greenpeace to further their cause of planet salvation.
- World Afro Day: Stop damaging your hair for outdated beauty standards, and celebrate the afro. Get involved in Afro Day in schools, or attend a World Afro Day event around the world.
- National Cheese Toast Day: Not to be confused with grilled cheese, Cheese Toast is an equally delicious and easy-to-make treat for your breakfast, lunch, or even dinnertime enjoyment.
- National Double Cheeseburger Day: Juicy, grilled patties layered with melted cheese and savory toppings, creating a satisfying blend of flavors that's a favorite among many.
- National Online Learning Day: Unlocking a world of knowledge from your device - it's like having a library, classroom, and mentor right in your pocket.
- National Linguine Day: Linguine is a versatile pasta, often paired with seafood and/or vegetables, that will be surprisingly easy to make at home with plenty of options for your taste.
- International Dot Day: Based on Peter H. Reynold’s book “The Dot”, Dot Day is all about getting creative and letting your inspiration guide you to craft and create new things.
- National Crème de Menthe Day:
- Get Ready Day: Join together with your community, family, or simply yourself to figure out what to do in an emergency of any kind and Be Ready for whatever comes.
- National Felt Hat Day: Don a felt hat to boost your fashion and put yourself in the shoes of previous generations who wore hats far more regularly than most do today.
- National Custom Framing Day:
- Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie Day: After it was invented in the 2015 pixelated video game Undertale, fans set out to create the Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie in real life. Try it, it’s worth it.
- National Tackle Kids Cancer Day:
- National IT Professionals Day:
- International Day of Democracy:
- National Neonatal Nurses Day:
- National Africa Civility Day:
- National Google.com Day:
- National Neonatal Nurses Week : Providing compassionate care to newborns and support for families, these healthcare heroes play a crucial role in healthcare.
- Rtveli:
- Fiesta de San Pacho:
- Healthcare Environmental Services Week:
- Biscuits and Gravy Week:
- National Assisted Living Week :
- Hispanic Heritage Month: Join an event, forum, or exhibition for Hispanic Heritage Month, and appreciate the art, history, and cultural offerings of this rich and expansive heritage.
- Housekeepers Week: Housekeeping is tough and often thankless work, so make sure to give a big thank-you and even a small gift to the housekeepers who keep hotels and the like clean.
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