11 COOL THINGS THAT HAPPENED TODAY - NOVEMBER 6:
In 1947, "Meet The Press" debuts on NBC. The longest running television show in the world, "Meet The Press" features interviews on issue making headlines. Hosted by David Gregory, the Sunday morning show live from Washington has had 11 moderators over the course of it broadcast history.
In 1955, "The Constant Husband" premieres on television. It becomes the first motion picture movie to be shown across the United States before reaching theatres. Starring Rex Harrison and Margaret Leighton, the movie is about a man who wakes up in a hotel room suffering from amnesia.
In 1931, director and produce Mike Nichols is born in Berlin, Germany. Born Michael Igor Peschkowsky, Nichols went on to produce some of the most memorable movies of all time. He reached critical acclaim directing Dustin Hoffman in "The Graduate." Other movies Nichols worked on include, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", "Working Girl" and "Silkwood. He is currently married to journalist Diane Sawyer.
In 1869, East Brunswick, New Jersey is the scene of the first official intercollegiate American football game. Rutgers College went on to beat the College of New Jersey (today it is known as Princeton University) by a score of 6-4.
In 1955, journalist, author and First Lady of California, Maria Shriver is born in Chicago, Illinois. The daughter of Sargent and Eunice Kennedy Shriver, she grew up in a politically connected family. Her mother was the sister of President John F. Kennedy. She is married to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
In 1946, actress Sally Field is born in Pasadena, California. Field first became known to fans in the 1960's sitcom, "The Flying Nun." She also appeared in the television show, "Gidget." The Academy Award winner is also known for her role in "Forrest Gump."
In 1993, boxer Evander Holyfield reclaims the heavyweight title defeating Riddick Bowe in 12 rounds. The match is also remembered for a bizarre stunt. In round seven, a man descending in a parachute got tangled in the overhead lights. He then landed on the ropes of the ring where he was pulled into the crowd and beaten. The fight became known as the "Fan Man Fight."
In 1962, Richard Nixon loses the election for Governor in California to Pat Brown. In a press conference, Nixon blames the media, famously saying, "You won't have Nixon to kick around anymore, because gentlemen this is my last press conference." Seven years later, he was President of the United States.
In 1923, inventor Jacob Schick patents the first electric razor. Today, millions of people owe that smooth clean shave to Schick.
In 1905, the first New York production of "Peter Pan" opens at the Empire Theater. Maude Adams plays the title character of Peter Pan. Written by playwright J.M. Barrie, the show becomes an instant success.
In 1962, the United Nations General Assembly passes Resolution 1761. The resolution condemned South Africa's racist policy of apartheid. It stated that apartheid was against the U.N. Charter and was a threat to international peace and security.
In 1947, "Meet The Press" debuts on NBC. The longest running television show in the world, "Meet The Press" features interviews on issue making headlines. Hosted by David Gregory, the Sunday morning show live from Washington has had 11 moderators over the course of it broadcast history.
In 1955, "The Constant Husband" premieres on television. It becomes the first motion picture movie to be shown across the United States before reaching theatres. Starring Rex Harrison and Margaret Leighton, the movie is about a man who wakes up in a hotel room suffering from amnesia.
In 1931, director and produce Mike Nichols is born in Berlin, Germany. Born Michael Igor Peschkowsky, Nichols went on to produce some of the most memorable movies of all time. He reached critical acclaim directing Dustin Hoffman in "The Graduate." Other movies Nichols worked on include, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", "Working Girl" and "Silkwood. He is currently married to journalist Diane Sawyer.
In 1869, East Brunswick, New Jersey is the scene of the first official intercollegiate American football game. Rutgers College went on to beat the College of New Jersey (today it is known as Princeton University) by a score of 6-4.
In 1955, journalist, author and First Lady of California, Maria Shriver is born in Chicago, Illinois. The daughter of Sargent and Eunice Kennedy Shriver, she grew up in a politically connected family. Her mother was the sister of President John F. Kennedy. She is married to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
In 1946, actress Sally Field is born in Pasadena, California. Field first became known to fans in the 1960's sitcom, "The Flying Nun." She also appeared in the television show, "Gidget." The Academy Award winner is also known for her role in "Forrest Gump."
In 1993, boxer Evander Holyfield reclaims the heavyweight title defeating Riddick Bowe in 12 rounds. The match is also remembered for a bizarre stunt. In round seven, a man descending in a parachute got tangled in the overhead lights. He then landed on the ropes of the ring where he was pulled into the crowd and beaten. The fight became known as the "Fan Man Fight."
In 1962, Richard Nixon loses the election for Governor in California to Pat Brown. In a press conference, Nixon blames the media, famously saying, "You won't have Nixon to kick around anymore, because gentlemen this is my last press conference." Seven years later, he was President of the United States.
In 1923, inventor Jacob Schick patents the first electric razor. Today, millions of people owe that smooth clean shave to Schick.
In 1905, the first New York production of "Peter Pan" opens at the Empire Theater. Maude Adams plays the title character of Peter Pan. Written by playwright J.M. Barrie, the show becomes an instant success.
In 1962, the United Nations General Assembly passes Resolution 1761. The resolution condemned South Africa's racist policy of apartheid. It stated that apartheid was against the U.N. Charter and was a threat to international peace and security.
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On the home page, today (Fri., Oct. 9, 2009) is cited as being John Lennon's 50th birthday. Having been born in 1940 (as is listed correctly on this page (for posting comments), today, he'd actually be 69 (which I'm sure would've pleased him no end.
laustcawz @ 7:57 PM EDT, Oct 9, 2009
this is greaat
mariah @ 12:38 PM EDT, Oct 8, 2009
working late on a proposal for a grant at the Office.
Mildred Kosiorek @ 7:35 PM EDT, Sep 30, 2009
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