April 15 – Today In History
We take a look at some of the events that occurred on April 15th.
Today In …
1865 - Andrew Johnson became the 17th President of the United States at the death of Abraham Lincoln.
1892 - General Electric was established.
1912 - The Titanic sank around 2:20am.
1923 - Insulin became available for general use by diabetics.
1955 - The first McDonald’s opened!
1992 - Leona Helmsley a.k.a. The Queen of Mean began serving her prison sentence for tax evasion.
Sharing A Birthday Today…
Dodi Al-Fayed businessman and companion of Princess Diana was born in 1955.
Roy Clark the singer/entertainer known for the song “Yesterday (When I Was Young” and as one of the hosts for TV’s “Hee Haw” was born in 1933.
Leonardo da Vinci the famed architect, artist and sculptor best known for his painting the “Mona Lisa” was born in 1452.
Heloise Cruse Evans the writer best known for her syndicated column was born in 1951.
Samantha Fox the singer of “Naughty Girls Need Love Too” was born in 1966.
Henry James author of “The Portrait of a Lady” and “The Turn of the Screw” was born in 1843.
Elizabeth Montgomery who starred on TV’s “Bewitched” was born in 1933.
Ed O’Brien a member of the rock band Radiohead was born in 1968.
Linda Perry the renowned music producer and songwriter was born in 1965.
Emma Thompson the Oscar winning actress who starred in “Howard’s End”, “Remains of the Day” and “Sense and Sensibility” was born in 1959.
Emma Watson best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the “Harry Potter” films was born in 1990.
We Said Goodbye To…
Raymond Bailey who starred on TV’s “The Beverly Hillbillies” passed away in 1980 at the age of 75.
Wallace Beery who won an Oscar for his performance in 1931’s “The Champ” passed away in 1949 at the age of 64.
Clara Blandick best known as Auntie Em in “The Wizard of Oz” died in 1962 at the age of 80.
Rusty Burrell best known for being the bailiff on TV’s “The People’s Court” passed away in 2002 at the age of 76.
John Fred who sang “Judy In Disguise” passed away in 2005 at the age of 63.
Greta Garbo the legendary movie actress of such films as “Ninotchka”, “Anna Karenina” and “Queen Christina” passed away in 1990 at the age of 84.
Abraham Lincoln the 16th President of the United States passed away in 1865 at the age of 56.
Pol Pot the Cambodian dictator died in 1998 at the age of 72.
Joey Ramone the front man for the punk/rock band The Ramones passed away in 2001 at the age of 49.
Top Of The Charts On This Day In…
1967 - “Something Stupid” by Frank and Nancy Sinatra
1972 - “The First Time, Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack
1989 - “She Drives Me Crazy” by Fine Young Cannibals
1995 - “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan
TV Moments In…
1990 - The sketch comedy “In Living Color” premiered on Fox.
Memorable Sports Moments In…
1947 - Jackie Robinson made his first appearance with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Don’t forget about the Today In History Newsletter!
Today In …
1865 - Andrew Johnson became the 17th President of the United States at the death of Abraham Lincoln.
1892 - General Electric was established.
1912 - The Titanic sank around 2:20am.
1923 - Insulin became available for general use by diabetics.
1955 - The first McDonald’s opened!
1992 - Leona Helmsley a.k.a. The Queen of Mean began serving her prison sentence for tax evasion.
Sharing A Birthday Today…
Dodi Al-Fayed businessman and companion of Princess Diana was born in 1955.
Roy Clark the singer/entertainer known for the song “Yesterday (When I Was Young” and as one of the hosts for TV’s “Hee Haw” was born in 1933.
Leonardo da Vinci the famed architect, artist and sculptor best known for his painting the “Mona Lisa” was born in 1452.
Heloise Cruse Evans the writer best known for her syndicated column was born in 1951.
Samantha Fox the singer of “Naughty Girls Need Love Too” was born in 1966.
Henry James author of “The Portrait of a Lady” and “The Turn of the Screw” was born in 1843.
Elizabeth Montgomery who starred on TV’s “Bewitched” was born in 1933.
Ed O’Brien a member of the rock band Radiohead was born in 1968.
Linda Perry the renowned music producer and songwriter was born in 1965.
Emma Thompson the Oscar winning actress who starred in “Howard’s End”, “Remains of the Day” and “Sense and Sensibility” was born in 1959.
Emma Watson best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the “Harry Potter” films was born in 1990.
We Said Goodbye To…
Raymond Bailey who starred on TV’s “The Beverly Hillbillies” passed away in 1980 at the age of 75.
Wallace Beery who won an Oscar for his performance in 1931’s “The Champ” passed away in 1949 at the age of 64.
Clara Blandick best known as Auntie Em in “The Wizard of Oz” died in 1962 at the age of 80.
Rusty Burrell best known for being the bailiff on TV’s “The People’s Court” passed away in 2002 at the age of 76.
John Fred who sang “Judy In Disguise” passed away in 2005 at the age of 63.
Greta Garbo the legendary movie actress of such films as “Ninotchka”, “Anna Karenina” and “Queen Christina” passed away in 1990 at the age of 84.
Abraham Lincoln the 16th President of the United States passed away in 1865 at the age of 56.
Pol Pot the Cambodian dictator died in 1998 at the age of 72.
Joey Ramone the front man for the punk/rock band The Ramones passed away in 2001 at the age of 49.
Top Of The Charts On This Day In…
1967 - “Something Stupid” by Frank and Nancy Sinatra
1972 - “The First Time, Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack
1989 - “She Drives Me Crazy” by Fine Young Cannibals
1995 - “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan
TV Moments In…
1990 - The sketch comedy “In Living Color” premiered on Fox.
Memorable Sports Moments In…
1947 - Jackie Robinson made his first appearance with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Don’t forget about the Today In History Newsletter!
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