Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury was born in London, England.
Golden Globe-winning actress Angela Lansbury played Jessica Fletcher
on the CBS television series Murder, She Wrote (1984-1996), and also
gained recognition for her role in Mame (1966). She also provided the
voice of the teapot Mrs. Potts in the 1991 animated film Beauty and the
Beast. She was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the 1945 film The
Picture of Dorian Gray.
TIM MAGUIRE
Hermann Goering, a Nazi war criminal and founder of the Gestapo, poisoned himself just hours before his scheduled execution on this day in 1946.
On this day in 1917, Mata Hari, the archetype of the seductive female spy,
is executed for espionage by a French firing squad at Vincennes outside
of Paris.
It was announced on this day in 1964, that Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev
had been removed from power. He was replaced with Alexei N. Kosygin.
The CBS-TV sitcom "I Love Lucy" premiered on this day in
1951. It starred Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and
William Frawley. The black-and-white series originally ran
from October 15, 1951 to May 6, 1957.
CARLATA BRADLEY
on the day in 1792, the cornerstone of the Executive Mansion was
laid in Washington, DC. President George Washington is depicted
above officiating the event. The building became known as the
White House in 1818.
Margaret Hilda Thatcher (October 13, 1925 – April 8, 2013)
Margaret Thatcher led the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990
and served as its first female Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990. Originally a chemist,
she entered into politics and became known as the Iron Lady for her unwavering
politics.
On this day in 1974.
The Beatles’ First Appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," 1964.
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel
Paul Frederic Simon
Singer-songwriter Paul Simon is known for his partnership with Art Garfunkel
in Simon and Garfunkel. He went on to find solo success with albums like Graceland.
Camille Bohannon
It was on this day 2002, when former President Jimmy Carter won
the Nobel Peace Prize.
The accusations were made by Anita Hill on this day in 1991.
Anita Hill turned 61 in July.
Clarence Thomas became 69 years old in June.
"Saturday Night Live" was broadcast for the first time on this
day in 1975. George Carlin (below) was the guest host.
Members of the original Saturday Night Live cast during the show’s
1975 season.
MIKE GRACIA
Bob Stevens of American Media in Florida.
On this day in 1988, during a debate between candidates for vice president of
the U.S., Democrat Lloyd Bentsen (left) told Republican Dan Quayle, “You’re
no Jack Kennedy."
On this day in 1962, "Love Me Do" by the Beatles was released in the U.K. It
was their first single.
On this day in 1969, "Monty Python’s Flying Circus" debuted on BBC television. The British sketch comedy series, created by the comedy group Monty Python, aired until 1974.
It was on this day in 2001.
