Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Anthony Geary, Danny Elfman, LaToya Jackson, Ted Levine, Annette Bening, Melissa Etheridge, Lisa Whelchel, Noel Gallagher, Chan Kinchla, Laverne Cox, Melanie Brown, Justin Chon and Carmelo Anthony.
In 2021, Grammy-winning singer B.J. Thomas, who hit the charts with songs including “Hooked on a Feeling” and “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head,” died at 78.
In 1977, A.J. Foyt becomes the first driver to win four Indianapolis 500s and Janet Guthrie becomes the first woman in the race. See more sports moments from this date:
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today including Irwin Winkler, Jerry West, Rudolph Giuliani, Gladys Knight, John Fogerty, Jerry Douglas, Mark Sanford, Kylie Minogue, Justin Kirk, Ekaterina Gordeeva and Megalyn Echikunwoke.
In 1934, the Dionne quintuplets — Annette, Cecile, Emilie, Marie and Yvonne — were born to Elzire Dionne at the family farm in Ontario, Canada.
In 2006, Barry Bonds hits his 715th home run to slip past Babe Ruth and pull in behind Hank Aaron and his long-standing record of 755. See more sports moments from this date.
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.
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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.
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.
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:
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