April 22 – Today In History
We take a look at some of the events that occurred on April 22nd.
Today In …
1864 - The Coinage Act of 1864 required that “In God We Trust” be inscribed on all coins minted in the U.S.
1889 - The Land Rush of 1889 took place in Oklahoma.
1969 - The first transplant of a human eye occurred today.
1970 - The first Earth Day was observed.
1993 - The Holocaust Memorial Museum was dedicated in Washington D.C.
Sharing A Birthday Today…
Eddie Albert who starred on TV’s “Green Acres” and the film “Roman Holiday” was born in 1906.
Glen Campbell the voice behind such hits as “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Southern Nights” was born in 1936.
Peter Frampton the singer of such hits as “Baby I Love Your Way” and “Do You Feel Like We Do” was born in 1950.
Queen Isabella I the Spanish monarch was born in 1451.
Sheryl Lee from TV’s “Twin Peaks”, “One Tree Hill” and the movie “Vampires” was born in 1967.
Vladimir Lenin the former leader of the Soviet Union was born in 1870.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan from TV’s “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Supernatural” was born in 1966.
Jack Nicholson the Oscar winning actor of “As Good As It Gets”, “The Departed”, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”, “The Shining” and “Terms of Endearment” was born in 1937.
Robert Oppenheimer nuclear physicist and creator of the atomic bomb was born in 1904.
Betty Page the former Playboy Playmate and iconic figure was born in 1923.
Charlotte Rae from TV’s “Diff’rent Strokes” and “The Facts of Life” was born in 1926.
Aaron Spelling the producer of such TV shows as “Charlie’s Angels”, “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Melrose Place” was born in 1923.
Ryan Stiles from TV’s “The Drew Carey Show” and “Who’s Line Is It Anyway” was born in 1959.
We Said Goodbye To…
Ansel Adams the famed photographer passed away in 1984 at the age of 82.
Erma Bombeck the popular newspaper columnist/author passed away in 1996 at the age of 69.
Will Geer the actor best remembered for his role as Zeb “Grandpa” Walton on TV’s “The Waltons” passed away in 1978 at the age of 76.
Linda Lovelace adult film star and, later, an anti-porn advocate was killed in a car accident in 2002 at the age of 53.
Richard M. Nixon the 37th President of the United States passed away in 1994 at the age of 81.
Frederick Henry Royce one of the founders of the Rolls Royce automobile passed away in 1933 at the age of 70.
Pat Tillman the football player who left the NFL to serve with the United States Army in Afghanistan was killed in action in 2004 at the age of 27.
Top Of The Charts On This Day In…
1972 - On The Country Charts – “Chantilly Lace” by Jerry Lee Lewis
1978 - On The Country Charts – “Every Time Two Fools Collide” by Kenny Rogers and Dottie West
1989 - “Like A Prayer” by Madonna
1989 - On The Country Charts – “Church On Cumberland Road” by Shenandoah
Memorable Sports Moments In…
1969 - Joe Frazier KO’d Dave Zyglewick in the first round to retain his heavyweight boxing championship.
Special Observances
Today is Earth Day!
Don’t forget about the Today In History Newsletter!
Today In …
1864 - The Coinage Act of 1864 required that “In God We Trust” be inscribed on all coins minted in the U.S.
1889 - The Land Rush of 1889 took place in Oklahoma.
1969 - The first transplant of a human eye occurred today.
1970 - The first Earth Day was observed.
1993 - The Holocaust Memorial Museum was dedicated in Washington D.C.
Sharing A Birthday Today…
Eddie Albert who starred on TV’s “Green Acres” and the film “Roman Holiday” was born in 1906.
Glen Campbell the voice behind such hits as “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Southern Nights” was born in 1936.
Peter Frampton the singer of such hits as “Baby I Love Your Way” and “Do You Feel Like We Do” was born in 1950.
Queen Isabella I the Spanish monarch was born in 1451.
Sheryl Lee from TV’s “Twin Peaks”, “One Tree Hill” and the movie “Vampires” was born in 1967.
Vladimir Lenin the former leader of the Soviet Union was born in 1870.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan from TV’s “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Supernatural” was born in 1966.
Jack Nicholson the Oscar winning actor of “As Good As It Gets”, “The Departed”, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”, “The Shining” and “Terms of Endearment” was born in 1937.
Robert Oppenheimer nuclear physicist and creator of the atomic bomb was born in 1904.
Betty Page the former Playboy Playmate and iconic figure was born in 1923.
Charlotte Rae from TV’s “Diff’rent Strokes” and “The Facts of Life” was born in 1926.
Aaron Spelling the producer of such TV shows as “Charlie’s Angels”, “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Melrose Place” was born in 1923.
Ryan Stiles from TV’s “The Drew Carey Show” and “Who’s Line Is It Anyway” was born in 1959.
We Said Goodbye To…
Ansel Adams the famed photographer passed away in 1984 at the age of 82.
Erma Bombeck the popular newspaper columnist/author passed away in 1996 at the age of 69.
Will Geer the actor best remembered for his role as Zeb “Grandpa” Walton on TV’s “The Waltons” passed away in 1978 at the age of 76.
Linda Lovelace adult film star and, later, an anti-porn advocate was killed in a car accident in 2002 at the age of 53.
Richard M. Nixon the 37th President of the United States passed away in 1994 at the age of 81.
Frederick Henry Royce one of the founders of the Rolls Royce automobile passed away in 1933 at the age of 70.
Pat Tillman the football player who left the NFL to serve with the United States Army in Afghanistan was killed in action in 2004 at the age of 27.
Top Of The Charts On This Day In…
1972 - On The Country Charts – “Chantilly Lace” by Jerry Lee Lewis
1978 - On The Country Charts – “Every Time Two Fools Collide” by Kenny Rogers and Dottie West
1989 - “Like A Prayer” by Madonna
1989 - On The Country Charts – “Church On Cumberland Road” by Shenandoah
Memorable Sports Moments In…
1969 - Joe Frazier KO’d Dave Zyglewick in the first round to retain his heavyweight boxing championship.
Special Observances
Today is Earth Day!
Don’t forget about the Today In History Newsletter!
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