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October 23, 2009
This Day in History: Oct. 24:
1648: The treaties for the Peace of Westphalia were signed, ending the Thirty Years War, ultimately destroying the Holy Roman Empire, and ushering in the modern European state system. 1901: Anna Edson Taylor became the first person to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel. 1931: The George Washington Bridge, connecting New York and New Jersey, opened to traffic. 1939: Nylon stockings were sold publicly for the first time, in Wilmington, Del. 1940: The 40-hour work week went into effect under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. 1945: The United Nations officially came into being as its charter took effect. 1992: The Toronto Blue Jays became the first non-U.S. team to win the World Series. 2003: The last Concordes landed in London, ending supersonic air travel. 2005: Civil rights activist Rosa Parks, 92, died. -- from Infoplease website
Famous birthdays today (besides yours): Actor-producer David Nelson ("The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet"), 1936; Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, 1936; Actor F. Murray Abraham, 1939; Actor Kevin Kline, 1947; Actor B.D. Wong, 1960; Drummer Ben Gillies of Silverchair, 1979; Singer Monica, 1980; Singer-actress Adrienne Bailon of 3LW ("The Cheetah Girls"), 1983; Actress Shenae Grimes ("90210"), 1989. -- from Infoplease and Yahoo!News websites
Posted by Lynn at October 23, 2009 10:26 AM