April 24 – Today In History
We take a look at some of the events that occurred on April 24th.
Today In …
1184 BC - This is the date that’s recognized as when the Greeks entered Troy via the infamous Trojan Horse.
1800 - The Library of Congress was founded.
1907 - Hersheypark in Hershey, PA officially opened.
1916 - The Easter Rebellion began in Ireland.
1953 - Winston Churchill became Sir Winston Churchill when he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on this date.
1981 - The first IBM personal computer was introduced!
1990 - NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope was launched.
Sharing A Birthday Today…
Eric Balfour who appeared on TV’s “24” and “Six Feet Under” was born in 1977.
Cedric the Entertainer the actor/comedian who starred in “Barbershop” was born in 1964.
Kelly Clarkson the first winner of “American Idol” who’s gone on to have hit songs with “A Moment Like This”, “Breakaway”, “Miss Independent” and “Since U Been Gone” was born in 1982.
Morgan Earp the younger brother of Wyatt, James and Virgil Earp who fought at the O.K. Coral was born in 1851.
Djimon Hounsou who starred in “Blood Diamond” and “In America” was born in 1964.
Jill Ireland who starred in “Death Wish II” and “Assassination” was born in 1936.
Shirley MacLaine the Oscar winning actress of “Terms of Endearment” and “Steel Magnolias” was born in 1934.
Richard Sterban the bass singer for The Oak Ridge Boys was born in 1943.
Barbra Streisand the singer of “The Way We Were” and star of “A Star is Born”, “Funny Girl”, “Prince of Tides” and “Meet the Fockers” was born in 1942.
Lou Thesz the legendary wrestler was born in 1916.
Robert Penn Warren author of “All the King’s Men” was born in 1905.
Justin Wilson best known as the Cajun cook was born in 1914.
We Said Goodbye To…
Bud Abbott one half of the popular “Abbott and Costello” team passed away in 1974 at the age of 78.
Willa Cather author of “My Antonia” passed away in 1947 at the age of 73.
Estee Lauder the cosmetics mogul passed away in 2004 at the age of 95.
Lucy Maud Montgomery author of “Anne of the Green Gables” passed away in 1942 at the age of 67.
Wallis Simpson passed away in 1986 at the age of 89. England’s King Edward VIII abdicated his throne in order to marry her.
Top Of The Charts On This Day In…
1961 - “Runaway” by Del Shannon
1965 - “Game Of Love” by Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders
1976 - On The Country Charts – “Together Again” by Emmylou Harris
Movie Moments In...
1942 - Ingrid Bergman officially signed on to star as Ilsa in the classic film “Casablanca”.
Famous Marriages
1954 - Peter Lawford and Patricia Kennedy were married.
1992 - David Bowie and Iman were married.
Don’t forget about the Today In History Newsletter!
Today In …
1184 BC - This is the date that’s recognized as when the Greeks entered Troy via the infamous Trojan Horse.
1800 - The Library of Congress was founded.
1907 - Hersheypark in Hershey, PA officially opened.
1916 - The Easter Rebellion began in Ireland.
1953 - Winston Churchill became Sir Winston Churchill when he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on this date.
1981 - The first IBM personal computer was introduced!
1990 - NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope was launched.
Sharing A Birthday Today…
Eric Balfour who appeared on TV’s “24” and “Six Feet Under” was born in 1977.
Cedric the Entertainer the actor/comedian who starred in “Barbershop” was born in 1964.
Kelly Clarkson the first winner of “American Idol” who’s gone on to have hit songs with “A Moment Like This”, “Breakaway”, “Miss Independent” and “Since U Been Gone” was born in 1982.
Morgan Earp the younger brother of Wyatt, James and Virgil Earp who fought at the O.K. Coral was born in 1851.
Djimon Hounsou who starred in “Blood Diamond” and “In America” was born in 1964.
Jill Ireland who starred in “Death Wish II” and “Assassination” was born in 1936.
Shirley MacLaine the Oscar winning actress of “Terms of Endearment” and “Steel Magnolias” was born in 1934.
Richard Sterban the bass singer for The Oak Ridge Boys was born in 1943.
Barbra Streisand the singer of “The Way We Were” and star of “A Star is Born”, “Funny Girl”, “Prince of Tides” and “Meet the Fockers” was born in 1942.
Lou Thesz the legendary wrestler was born in 1916.
Robert Penn Warren author of “All the King’s Men” was born in 1905.
Justin Wilson best known as the Cajun cook was born in 1914.
We Said Goodbye To…
Bud Abbott one half of the popular “Abbott and Costello” team passed away in 1974 at the age of 78.
Willa Cather author of “My Antonia” passed away in 1947 at the age of 73.
Estee Lauder the cosmetics mogul passed away in 2004 at the age of 95.
Lucy Maud Montgomery author of “Anne of the Green Gables” passed away in 1942 at the age of 67.
Wallis Simpson passed away in 1986 at the age of 89. England’s King Edward VIII abdicated his throne in order to marry her.
Top Of The Charts On This Day In…
1961 - “Runaway” by Del Shannon
1965 - “Game Of Love” by Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders
1976 - On The Country Charts – “Together Again” by Emmylou Harris
Movie Moments In...
1942 - Ingrid Bergman officially signed on to star as Ilsa in the classic film “Casablanca”.
Famous Marriages
1954 - Peter Lawford and Patricia Kennedy were married.
1992 - David Bowie and Iman were married.
Don’t forget about the Today In History Newsletter!
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