Today in History

Historical Events

1942 - Mexico declares war on Nazi-Germany and Japan
1987 - 30 killed in a Texas tornado
1994 - Musical sequel "The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public" closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, NYC, after 16 performances
1996 - "Tartuffe: Born Again" opens at Circle in the Square Theater, NYC; runs for 29 performances
1998 - Lewinsky scandal: a federal judge rules that United States Secret Service agents can be compelled to testify before a grand jury concerning the scandal, involving President Bill Clinton

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Famous Birthdays

1914 - Vance Packard, American journalist and author (The Hidden Persuaders), born in Granville Summit, Pennsylvania (d. 1996)
1939 - Árni Egilsson, Icelandic classical and jazz bassist and composer, born in Reykjavík, Iceland
1955 - Jimmy Lyon, American guitarist (Eddie Money; The Greg Kihn Band), born in Tampa, Florida
1959 - Olin Browne, American golfer (US Senior Open 2011), born in Washington, D.C.
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