Zach Braff, American actor, director, producer, and writer, achieved fame portraying Dr. John Dorian in the television series “Scrubs”. He later wrote a script called "Garden State" which he directed and starred in. Read about his rapid rise to success.

Walter Disney created Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy and gave them life. He also brought fun and imagination into our life with his creation of animated musicals and theme parks.

US bailout for the largest mortgage financial companies sends financial ripple across the country. Within days several other financial institutions accept offers for purchase or file for bankruptcy.

The United States of America was united and strong in their declaration of war on Japan December 8, 1941, but their defense were inadequate. Japan had wiped out their battleships when they attacked Pearl Harbor. The US was fragile and angry.

Thomas Jefferson is best known as the third president of the United States and one of the principal authors of the Declaration of Independence. He will be remembered for a great many things, but he was not always loved by everyone.

The Amazing Kreskin denied being clairvoyant or to have special powers, and yet he would go on stage and wow viewers with his ability to sense what others were thinking.

Stephen Irwin began hunting crocodiles at a very young age. He did not have any fear of the animals he fought to preserve; maybe if he had a little more fear he wouldn't have been caught by the stingray that fatally pierced his chest.

Stanley Laurel was best known from the comic due Laurel and Hardy. Born in 1890, he grew his career in vaudeville acts and following the comedic icon Charles Chaplin. His personal life seemed less predictable with five marriages and one common law wife.

Sonny Bono's partnership with Cher solidified his reputation in the early years of his music career, but he moved on after their divorce and created a new career in politics. He led a very colorful life and and equally colorful death.

Did you know that on this date in the past, something interesting happened? Of course you did! But do you know what happened? Sign up for the FREE Today in History newsletter and never wonder again!