Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Stacy Keach, Lasse Hallstrom, Jerry Mathers, Gary Bettman, Dennis Haysbert, Dana Carvey, Liam Cunningham, Navid Negahban, Andy Cohen, B-Real and Anthony Montgomery.
In 1981, the Japanese video arcade game “Donkey Kong” was released by Nintendo.
In 1935, Babe Ruth, at age 40, announces his retirement as a player. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Pat Boone, Morgan Freeman, Brian Cox, Ronnie Wood, Jonathan Pryce, Ronnie Dunn, Simon Gallup, Mark Curry, Teri Polo, Tony Bennett, Alanis Morissette and Brandi Carlile.
In 2009, General Motors filed for Chapter 11, becoming the largest U.S. industrial company to enter bankruptcy protection.
In 1925, Lou Gehrig bats for Pee Wee Wanninger in the eighth inning and replaces Wally Pipp at first base to start his streak of 2,130 consecutive games.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Clint Eastwood, Peter Yarrow, Terry Waite, Sharon Gless, Joe Namath, Gregory Harrison, Chris Elliott, Lea Thompson, Brooke Shields, Phil Keoghan, Christian McBride and Eric Christian Olsen.
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In 1889, some 2,200 people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, perished when the South Fork Dam collapsed, sending 20 million tons of water rushing through the town.
In 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers win the NBA championship with a 115-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, completing a four-game sweep. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Cee Lo Green, Idina Menzel, Javicia Leslie, Tom Morello, Tonya Pinkins and more.
In 1937, ten people were killed when police fired on steelworkers demonstrating near the Republic Steel plant in South Chicago, and more events that happened on this day in history.
In 1911, Ray Harroun wins the first Indianapolis 500 in 6 hours, 42 minutes and 8 seconds with an average speed of 74.59 mph. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Anthony Geary, Danny Elfman, LaToya Jackson, Ted Levine, Annette Bening, Melissa Etheridge, Lisa Whelchel, Noel Gallagher, Chan Kinchla, Laverne Cox, Melanie Brown, Justin Chon and Carmelo Anthony.
In 1889, some 2,200 people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, perished when the South Fork Dam collapsed, sending 20 million tons of water rushing through the town.
In 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers win the NBA championship with a 115-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, completing a four-game sweep. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Cee Lo Green, Idina Menzel, Javicia Leslie, Tom Morello, Tonya Pinkins and more.
In 1937, ten people were killed when police fired on steelworkers demonstrating near the Republic Steel plant in South Chicago, and more events that happened on this day in history.
In 1911, Ray Harroun wins the first Indianapolis 500 in 6 hours, 42 minutes and 8 seconds with an average speed of 74.59 mph. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Anthony Geary, Danny Elfman, LaToya Jackson, Ted Levine, Annette Bening, Melissa Etheridge, Lisa Whelchel, Noel Gallagher, Chan Kinchla, Laverne Cox, Melanie Brown, Justin Chon and Carmelo Anthony.
In 2021, Grammy-winning singer B.J. Thomas, who hit the charts with songs including “Hooked on a Feeling” and “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head,” died at 78.
In 2021, Grammy-winning singer B.J. Thomas, who hit the charts with songs including “Hooked on a Feeling” and “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head,” died at 78.
In 1977, A.J. Foyt becomes the first driver to win four Indianapolis 500s and Janet Guthrie becomes the first woman in the race. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Irwin Winkler, Jerry West, Rudolph Giuliani, Gladys Knight, John Fogerty, Jerry Douglas, Mark Sanford, Kylie Minogue, Justin Kirk, Ekaterina Gordeeva and Megalyn Echikunwoke.
In 1934, the Dionne quintuplets — Annette, Cecile, Emilie, Marie and Yvonne — were born to Elzire Dionne at the family farm in Ontario, Canada.
In 2006, Barry Bonds hits his 715th home run to slip past Babe Ruth and pull in behind Hank Aaron and his long-standing record of 755. See more sports moments from this date.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Henry Kissinger, Lee Meriwether, Ramsey Lewis, Louis Gossett Jr., Henry McMaster, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Andre 3000, Peri Gilpin, Adam Carolla, Sean Kinney, Dondré Whitfield, Paul Bettany and Jack McBrayer.
In 1936, the Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary left England on its maiden voyage to New York.
In 1981, Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers is named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, making him the only player to win MVP honors in both the NBA and the ABA. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Brent Musburger, Stevie Nicks, Pam Grier, Hank Williams Jr., Jeremy Corbyn, Bobcat Goldthwait, Lenny Kravitz, Helena Bonham Carter, Joseph Fiennes, Lauryn Hill, Elisabeth Harnois.
In 1994, Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley were married in the Dominican Republic. (The marriage ended in 1996.)
In 1987, Boston’s Larry Bird steals an inbounds pass and feeds over his shoulder to a Dennis Johnson for the winning basket as the Celtics win 108-107 over Detroit in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. See more sports moments from this date:
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