- 1776: Publication of “Common Sense” – Thomas Paine anonymously publishes “Common Sense,” advocating American independence from Britain.
- 1861: Florida Secedes from the Union– Florida secedes from the Union, becoming the third state to secede
- 1901: Discovery of Oil at Spindletop– Spindletop oil field discovered in Texas, launching modern petroleum industry
- 1920: Establishment of the League of Nations– League of Nations established, promoting international peace and cooperation
- 1982: “The Catch” in NFL History– Dwight Clark’s “The Catch” propels 49ers to Super Bowl victory
Todays Famous U.S Celebrity Birthdays
- Rod Stewart (1945): British rock legend known for hits like “Maggie May
- George Foreman (1949): Legendary boxer, Olympic gold medalist, entrepreneur.
- Pat Benatar (1953): Iconic rock singer with hits like “Hit Me With Your Best Shot.”
- Donald Fagen (1948): Musician and co-founder of the band Steely Dan.
- Sarah Shahi (1980): Acclaimed actress from “Person of Interest” .
Todays Famous U.S Celebrity Death Anniversary
David Bowie (2016): A British rock star and boundary-breaking icon, who passed away at the age of 69.
Taylor Negron (2015):An American actor and comedian known for his roles in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” and numerous TV shows, died at the age of 57.
