Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Henry Kissinger, Lee Meriwether, Ramsey Lewis, Louis Gossett Jr., Henry McMaster, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Andre 3000, Peri Gilpin, Adam Carolla, Sean Kinney, Dondré Whitfield, Paul Bettany and Jack McBrayer.
In 1936, the Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary left England on its maiden voyage to New York.
In 1981, Julius Erving of the Philadelphia 76ers is named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, making him the only player to win MVP honors in both the NBA and the ABA. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Brent Musburger, Stevie Nicks, Pam Grier, Hank Williams Jr., Jeremy Corbyn, Bobcat Goldthwait, Lenny Kravitz, Helena Bonham Carter, Joseph Fiennes, Lauryn Hill, Elisabeth Harnois.
In 1994, Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley were married in the Dominican Republic. (The marriage ended in 1996.)
In 1987, Boston’s Larry Bird steals an inbounds pass and feeds over his shoulder to a Dennis Johnson for the winning basket as the Celtics win 108-107 over Detroit in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. See more sports moments from this date:
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Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Sir Ian McKellen, Leslie Uggams, Jacki Weaver, Connie Sellecca, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Mike Myers, Anne Heche, Jamie Kennedy, Octavia Spencer, Daz Dillinger and Molly Sims.
In 1968, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis was dedicated by Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Interior Secretary Stewart Udall.
In 1965, Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston a minute into the first round in the controversial rematch for Ali’s heavyweight title. See more sports moments from this date.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Tommy Chong, Bob Dylan, Patti LaBelle, Jim Broadbent, Alfred Molina, Rosanne Cash, Kristin Scott Thomas, John C. Reilly, Dana Ashbrook, Eric Close, Rich Robinson and Bartolo Colon.
In 2022, an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 children and two teachers.
In 1992, Al Unser Jr. wins the closest finish at the Indianapolis 500, beating Scott Goodyear by 43-thousandths of a second. See more sports moments from this date.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Sir Ian McKellen, Leslie Uggams, Jacki Weaver, Connie Sellecca, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Mike Myers, Anne Heche, Jamie Kennedy, Octavia Spencer, Daz Dillinger and Molly Sims.
In 1968, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis was dedicated by Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Interior Secretary Stewart Udall.
In 1965, Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston a minute into the first round in the controversial rematch for Ali’s heavyweight title. See more sports moments from this date.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Tommy Chong, Bob Dylan, Patti LaBelle, Jim Broadbent, Alfred Molina, Rosanne Cash, Kristin Scott Thomas, John C. Reilly, Dana Ashbrook, Eric Close, Rich Robinson and Bartolo Colon.
In 2022, an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, killing 19 children and two teachers.
In 1992, Al Unser Jr. wins the closest finish at the Indianapolis 500, beating Scott Goodyear by 43-thousandths of a second. See more sports moments from this date.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Buck Showalter, John Newcombe, Drew Carey, Shelly West, Mitch Albom, Linden Ashby, Melissa McBride, Maxwell, LaMonica Garrett, Lane Garrison and Ryan Coogler.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Buck Showalter, John Newcombe, Drew Carey, Shelly West, Mitch Albom, Linden Ashby, Melissa McBride, Maxwell, LaMonica Garrett, Lane Garrison and Ryan Coogler.
In 1975, comedian Jackie “Moms” Mabley, 81, died in White Plains, New York.
In 1976, Boston center Dave Cowens dominates the opener of the NBA Finals against Phoenix with a 25-point, 21-rebound performance. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Richard Benjamin, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Dana Williams, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Johnny Gill, Michael Kelly, Naomi Campbell, Sean Gunn, Maggie Q, Apolo Anton Ohno and Novak Djokovic.
In 1992, after a reign lasting nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson hosted NBC’s “Tonight Show” for the final time. (Jay Leno took over as host three days later.)
In 2003, Annika Sorenstam becomes the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event in 58 years. See more sports moments from this date:
In 2017, The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus received its final standing ovation as it performed its last show at the Nassau County Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, ending a 146-year run.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Ron Isley, Sen. Al Franken, Nick Cassavetes, Lisa Edelstein, David Ajala, Cody Johnson and Sarah Ramos.
In 2006, Detroit holds Cleveland to the lowest point total in a Game 7 in NBA history and advances to its fourth straight Eastern Conference final. See more sports moments from this date:
In 1985, Radio Marti, operated by the U.S. government, began broadcasting; Cuba responded by attempting to jam its signal.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Gov. John Carney, Mike Crapo, Jane Wiedlin, Bronson Pinchot, Susan Cowsill, Tony Goldwyn, Mindy Cohn, Timothy Olyphant, Tony Stewart, Naturi Naughton and Busta Rhymes.
In 1919, Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox wins a game on the mound and at the plate as he hits his first career grand slam to beat the St. Louis Browns 6-4. See more sports moments on this date:
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