On this date in: |
1793 | French revolutionary writer Jean Paul Marat was stabbed to death in his bath by Charlotte Corday, who was executed four days later. |
1863 | Rioting against the Civil War military draft erupted in New York City; about 1,000 people died over three days. |
1923 | A sign consisting of 50-foot-tall letters spelling out "HOLLYWOODLAND" was dedicated in the Hollywood Hills to promote a subdivision (the last four letters were removed in 1949) |
1930 | France beat Mexico 4-1 in the first match of soccer's inaugural World Cup tournament in Montevideo, Uruguay. |
1939 | Frank Sinatra made his first commercial recording, "From the Bottom of My Heart" and "Melancholy Mood," with Harry James and his Orchestra for the Brunswick label. |
1960 | John F. Kennedy won the Democratic presidential nomination at the party's convention in Los Angeles. |
1977 | A 25-hour blackout hit the New York City area after lightning struck upstate power lines. |
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1985 | Live Aid, a concert to raise money for Africa's starving people, was held in London, Philadelphia, Moscow and Sydney, Australia. |
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Today's Birthdays: |
Actor Patrick Stewart turns 72 years old today. |
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Name | Profession | Age |
Harrison Ford | Actor | 70 |
Roger McGuinn | Rock singer, musician (The Byrds) | 70 |
Didi Conn | Actress | 61 |
Louise Mandrell | Singer | 58 |
Cameron Crowe | Director | 55 |
Tom Kenny | Comedian, voice actor ("SpongeBob SquarePants" | 50 |
Actor-comedian Cheech Marin turns 66 years old today. |
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