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:
1846 – Dr. William Morton performed a painless tooth extraction after administering ether to a patient.
1882 – Thomas Edison’s first commercial hydroelectric power plant began operating on the Fox River in Appleton, WI.
1907 – McKinley National Memorial, the final resting place of assassinated President William McKinley and his family, was dedicated in Canton, OH.
1927 – “Babe” Ruth became the first baseball player to hit 60 home runs in a season. The record stood until 1961 when Roger Maris broke the record.
1935 – The Hoover Dam was dedicated.
1939 – NBC broadcast the first televised American football game between the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets and the Fordham Rams. Fordham won the game 34-7.
1947 – The World Series, featuring the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers, was televised for the first time. Sponsors paid only $65,000 for the entire series between the two teams.
1950 – The Grand Ole Opry was televised for the very first time.
1951 – The TV Show “The Red Skelton Show” debuted on NBC.
1954 – The U.S. Navy commissioned the Nautilus submarine at Groton, CT. It was the first atomic-powered vessel. The submarine had been launched on January 21, 1954.
1960 – The cartoon “The Flintstones” became TV’s first prime-time animated series when it debuted on ABC.
1965 – A British science fiction television series called “Thunderbirds” debuted. It was produced using using a form of electronic marionette puppetry called “Supermarionation”.
1968 – The Boeing 747 was rolled out and shown to the public for the first time at the Boeing Everett Facility.
1972 – Roberto Clemente recorded the 3,000th and final hit of his career.
1975 – The Huges (later McDonnell Douglas, now Boeing) AH-64 Apache made its first flight. Eight years later, the first production model rolled out of the assembly line.
1976 – California enacted the Natural Death Act of California. The law was the first example of right-to-die legislation in the U.S.
1982 – The TV sitcom “Cheers”, starring Ted Danson, began an 11-year run on NBC. (Ratings in the first season were so low that it was almost cancelled.)
1984 – The “Doonesbury” comic strip by Garry Trudeau returned. The comic had not been printed in nearly 20 months.
1984 – The TV show “Murder, She Wrote”, starring Angela Lansbury, debuted on CBS. It would run until May 19, 1996.
1988 – John Lennon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1991 – TV’s “The Jerry Springer Show” debuted. New episodes were being produced until summer of 2018.
1991 – Liza Minnelli received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1993 – U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Colin Powell, retired.
1993 – Bob-lo Island Amusement Park closed.
1994 – The Space Shuttle Endeavor took off on an 11-day mission. Part of the mission was to use a radar instrument to map remote areas of the Earth.
2001 – Actress Sharon Stone was admitted to a San Francisco-area hospital for treatment of a brain aneurysm. She made a full recovery.
2014 – Amazon filed for a patent for a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) configured to deliver items to customers. The patent was related to Amazon’s plan for their Prime Air service to use drones for delivery.
BIRTHDAYS:
Angie Dickinson – 94 years old (1931) – Actress
Johnny Mathis – 90 years old (1935) – Singer and actor
Samuel F. Pickering Jr. – 84 years old (1941) – Author and educator
Johann Deisenhofer – 82 years old (1943) – German-American biochemist and biophysicist, Nobel Prize laureate
Marilyn McCoo – 82 years old (1943) – Singer
Ian Ogilvy – 82 years old (1943) – English-American actor, playwright, and author
Fran Brill – 79 years old (1946) – Actress, singer, and puppeteer
John Finn – 73 years old (1952) – Actor
John Lombardo – 73 years old (1952) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Matt Abts – 72 years old (1953) – Drummer
Deborah Allen – 72 years old (1953) – Country music singer-songwriter, author, and actress
Scott Fields – 71 years old (1954) – Guitarist and composer
Patrice Rushen – 71 years old (1954) – Singer-songwriter and producer
Barry Williams – 71 years old (1954) – Actor
Fran Drescher – 68 years old (1957) – Actress, producer, and screenwriter
Marty Stuart – 67 years old (1958) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Nicola Griffith – 65 years old (1960) – English-American author
Miki Howard – 65 years old (1960) – Singer-songwriter, producer, and actress
Blanche Lincoln – 65 years old (1960) – Politician
Crystal Bernard – 64 years old (1961) – Actress and singer-songwriter
Eric Stoltz – 64 years old (1961) – Actor, director, and producer
Marley Marl – 63 years old (1962) – Record producer and rapper
David Barbe – 62 years old (1963) – Bass player and producer
Trey Anastasio – 61 years old (1964) – Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and composer
Gibby Haynes – 58 years old (1967) – Musician, radio personality and painter
Amy Landecker – 56 years old (1969) – Actress
Silas Weir Mitchell – 56 years old (1969) – Actor
Tony Hale – 55 years old (1970) – Actor and producer
Eric Piatkowski – 55 years old (1970) – Basketball player
Jenna Elfman – 54 years old (1971) – Actress and producer
Jamal Anderson – 53 years old (1972) – Football player and sportscaster
John Campbell – 53 years old (1972) – Bass player and songwriter
Ashley Hamilton – 51 years old (1974) – Actor and singer-songwriter
Daniel Wu – 51 years old (1974) – American–born Hong Kong actor, director, and producer
Jay Asher – 50 years old (1975) – Author
Ta-Nehisi Coates – 50 years old (1975) – Author and journalist
Christopher Jackson – 50 years old (1975) – Actor, singer, musician, and composer
Candice Michelle – 47 years old (1978) – Wrestler
Daniel Grossberg – 47 years old (1978) – Politician
Toni Trucks – 45 years old (1980) – Actress
Dominique Moceanu – 44 years old (1981) – Gymnast
Lacey Chabert – 43 years old (1982) – Actress
Kieran Culkin – 43 years old (1982) – Actor
Seth Smith – 43 years old (1982) – Baseball player
Yan Stastny – 43 years old (1982) – Canadian-American ice hockey player
Adam Jones – 42 years old (1983) – Football player and analyst
T-Pain – 41 years old (1984) – Rapper, producer, and actor
Téa Obreht – 40 years old (1985) – Serbian-American author
Ki Hong Lee – 39 years old (1986) – Actor
Jasmine Thomas – 36 years old (1989) – Basketball player
David Bakhtiari – 34 years old (1991) – Football player
Bria Hartley – 33 years old (1992) – French-American basketball player
Ezra Miller – 33 years old (1992) – Actor and singer
Wayne Selden Jr. – 31 years old (1994) – Basketball player
Aaron Holiday – 29 years old (1996) – Basketball player
Landon Dickerson – 27 years old (1998) – Football player
Trevi Moran – 27 years old (1998) – YouTuber and singer
Maddie Ziegler – 23 years old (2002) – Dancer and actress
TODAY IS:
- International Podcast Day: Explore new options for entertainment and education in podcasts, or even consider starting your own on a topic you’re passionate about and interested in.
- National Pet Tricks Day: Watching clever pets perform amazing feats brings joy, showcasing their intelligence and the incredible bond between animals and humans.
- International Thunderbirds Day: Watch the classic British puppet show Thunderbirds, or join a Thunderbirds event to geek out over this culturally influential show.
- World Stroopwafel Day: World Stroopwafel Day is a celebration that brings people together to enjoy one of the Netherlands' most beloved treats: the stroopwafel. This day invites everyone, whether they are long-time fans or newcomers, to indulge in the crispy, caramel-filled delight that has captured hearts globally. The stroopwafel, with its unique combination...
- National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day: Go to an olive oil tasting, try out a few kinds, or try your hand at any number of delicious recipes that use extra virgin olive oil for a healthy, tasty cuisine.
- National Love People Day: Did you know that love has a unique power to bring people together? It creates strong bonds between friends, family, and partners. Through shared experiences and mutual care, love fosters a sense of unity. It's the glue that keeps relationships strong, even in tough times. Love encourages us to support...
- National Chewing Gum Day: Use chewing gum to reduce stress, lose weight, or just enjoy the flavor in your mouth on National Chewing Gum Day! How to Celebrate National Chewing Gum Day Enjoy the fun and celebration of National Chewing Gum Day with some of these ideas: Grab and Share Some Chewing Gum This...
- Dog Separation Anxiety Awareness Day: Navigating canine unease when alone, understanding their emotions, and creating a supportive environment for tranquility.
- National Hot Mulled Cider Day: A base of apple cider, mulled over heat with delicious spices like cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar to a perfect Autumn-evoking smell and taste.
- International Translation Day: Join any of the events, seminars, or symposiums about translation and play your part in the globalization of trade and languages of all kinds.
- Orange Shirt Day: Sporting vibrant orange, a united statement against discrimination, and fostering inclusivity in our shared human journey.
- Rumi Day: Dive into one of history’s greatest wordsmiths, the 13th Century Persian poet Rumi who has become one of the most widely-read and oldest artists of all time.
- National Mud Pack Day: Take a trip to your local spa and treat yourself to an age-defying, skin-clearing mud pack facial experience, sure to leave you feeling refreshed and beautiful.
- National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools: Exploring historical approaches to Native American education unveils impactful narratives and perspectives worth remembering.
- National Puppy Mill Survivor Day: National Puppy Mill Survivor Day is a special occasion celebrated each September 30th. This day honors the dogs rescued from puppy mills and highlights their journeys from hardship to happiness. Puppy mills often have harsh conditions, and dogs often live in cramped cages without proper care. The day also reminds...
- Blasphemy Day: Think of a day that boldly protects open speech—even when that speech stirs discomfort. Blasphemy Day gives space for people to speak their minds about religion, no matter how unpopular their views. It's not an attack on belief. It's a defense of the right to question, debate, and disagree. In...
- Rtveli: Rtveli is a vibrant grape harvest festival celebrated across Georgia. It is a joyful blend of hard work and celebration. It's a time when people unite to collect the fruits of their labor and honor the cultural heritage of winemaking that has been cherished for generations. The festival extends beyond...
- Fiesta de San Pacho: Fiesta de San Pacho is a vibrant celebration that fills the streets of Quibdó with music, dance, and color. The festival honors Saint Francis of Assisi, blending Catholic traditions with Afro-Colombian culture uniquely and joyfully. As the day unfolds, the city becomes a stage where people showcase their rich heritage...
- 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.
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