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  1. On This Day January 14 1986 - Actress Donna Reed Passed Away at Age 64

    On This Day January 14 1986 - Actress Donna Reed Passed Away at Age 64

    On this day January 14 1986, Donna Reed passed away at the age of 64 from pancreatic cancer. Reed was a beloved figure in American entertainment, remembered for a career that spanned classic Hollywood films and influential television work that shaped family centered programming. Her legacy...
  2. On This Day January 15 1987 - Ray Bolger Passed Away at Age 83

    On This Day January 15 1987 - Ray Bolger Passed Away at Age 83

    On this day January 15 1987, Ray Bolger passed away at age 83 from bladder cancer, closing the life of one of classic Hollywood’s most recognizable performers. Bolger enjoyed a long career across film stage and television, earning admiration for his expressive movement comedic timing and...
  3. On This Day January 14 1981 - President Jimmy Carter Gave His Farewell Address to the Nation

    On This Day January 14 1981 - President Jimmy Carter Gave His Farewell Address to the Nation

    On this day January 14 1981, Jimmy Carter delivered his farewell address to the nation, marking the conclusion of his presidency and the end of a turbulent period in American history. Speaking directly to the public, Carter reflected on leadership responsibility national challenges and the...
  4. On This Day January 13 1982 – Air Florida Flight 90 Crashed Into the 14th Street Bridge in Washington D.C.

    On This Day January 13 1982 – Air Florida Flight 90 Crashed Into the 14th Street Bridge in Washington D.C.

    On this day January 13 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge in Washington D.C. shortly after takeoff before plunging into the Potomac River. The disaster occurred during severe winter weather, with snow ice and poor visibility contributing to one of the deadliest...
  5. On This Day January 11 1989 – President Ronald Reagan Gave His Farewell Address to the Nation

    On This Day January 11 1989 – President Ronald Reagan Gave His Farewell Address to the Nation

    On this day January 11 1989, Ronald Reagan delivered his farewell address to the nation, marking the closing moments of one of the most influential presidencies of the 1980s. Speaking directly to the American people, Reagan reflected on his time in office, national identity, and his vision for...
  6. On This Day January 10 1984 – The United States and Vatican City Re Established Diplomatic Relations

    On This Day January 10 1984 – The United States and Vatican City Re Established Diplomatic Relations

    On this day January 10 1984, the United States and Vatican City formally re established diplomatic relations after a separation lasting more than a century. The move marked a significant moment in international relations, restoring official ties between the U.S. government and the Holy See for...
  7. On This Day January 8 1981 - A UFO Sighting Was Reported in Trans en Provence France

    On This Day January 8 1981 - A UFO Sighting Was Reported in Trans en Provence France

    On this day January 8 1981, a farmer in Trans en Provence France reported witnessing a UFO landing on his property, describing a disc shaped object that descended rapidly before taking off moments later. The sighting drew attention due to the physical traces reportedly left behind at the landing...
  8. On This Day January 8 1989 - 42nd Street Closed at the Winter Garden Theatre After 3486 Performances

    On This Day January 8 1989 - 42nd Street Closed at the Winter Garden Theatre After 3486 Performances

    On this day January 8 1989, 42nd Street closed its doors at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York after an extraordinary run of 3486 performances. The production had become one of the longest running Broadway musicals of its time, celebrated for its tap heavy choreography classic show tunes and...
  9. On This Day January 7 1980 - A Fatal Accident Occurred on Disneyland’s People Mover

    On This Day January 7 1980 - A Fatal Accident Occurred on Disneyland’s People Mover

    On this day January 7 1980, an 18 year old boy was crushed and killed while riding the Disneyland PeopleMover at Disneyland. The incident occurred after he attempted to jump from one moving car to another, resulting in a tragic accident that shocked park guests and staff. The accident drew...
  10. On This Day January 7 1980 - Rhythm and Blues Singer Larry Williams Was Found Dead in Los Angeles

    On This Day January 7 1980 - Rhythm and Blues Singer Larry Williams Was Found Dead in Los Angeles

    On this day January 7 1980, Larry Williams was found dead in his Los Angeles home from a gunshot wound at the age of 44. Williams was a major figure in early rhythm and blues, known for influential recordings that later shaped rock and roll through countless covers by British and American bands...
  11. On This Day January 7 1985 - Yul Brynner Appeared on Good Morning America While Battling Terminal Lung Cancer

    On This Day January 7 1985 - Yul Brynner Appeared on Good Morning America While Battling Terminal Lung Cancer

    On this day January 7 1985, Yul Brynner appeared on Good Morning America while suffering from terminal lung cancer. The legendary actor, widely known for his role in The King and I, used the national television appearance to speak openly about his condition and the consequences of smoking...
  12. On This Day January 6 1986 - Peter Bergman Popularized a Famous Advertising Line in a Vicks Commercial

    On This Day January 6 1986 - Peter Bergman Popularized a Famous Advertising Line in a Vicks Commercial

    On this day January 6 1986, Peter Bergman, best known at the time for his role on All My Children, appeared in a television commercial for Vicks Formula cough medicine. During the ad, Bergman delivered a line that would become one of the most recognizable phrases in advertising history, blending...
  13. On This Day January 4 1987 - The Maryland Train Collision Occurred on an Amtrak Route

    On This Day January 4 1987 - The Maryland Train Collision Occurred on an Amtrak Route

    On this day January 4 1987, an Amtrak train traveling from Washington D C to Boston crashed in Maryland, resulting in the deaths of 16 people. The collision became one of the most serious rail disasters of the decade and drew immediate national attention as details emerged about the scale of the...
  14. On This Day January 3 1984 - A Fatal Accident Occurred on Disneyland’s Matterhorn Ride

    On This Day January 3 1984 - A Fatal Accident Occurred on Disneyland’s Matterhorn Ride

    On this day January 3 1984, a 48 year old woman from Fremont California was killed while riding the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland. She was thrown from a bobsled and struck by another ride vehicle, resulting in one of the most tragic incidents in the park’s history. The accident drew...
  15. On This Day January 3 1987 - Aretha Franklin Became the First Woman Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    On This Day January 3 1987 - Aretha Franklin Became the First Woman Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    On this day January 3 1987, Aretha Franklin became the first woman elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, marking a historic milestone in music history. The honor recognized her extraordinary influence on soul rhythm and blues pop and gospel, as well as her unmatched vocal power and cultural...
  16. On This Day January 2 1981 - Peter Sutcliffe Known as the Yorkshire Ripper Was Arrested in England

    On This Day January 2 1981 - Peter Sutcliffe Known as the Yorkshire Ripper Was Arrested in England

    On this day January 2 1981, Peter Sutcliffe was arrested in Sheffield, bringing an end to one of the most terrifying crime sprees in modern British history. Sutcliffe had been responsible for a series of brutal attacks that spread fear across northern England throughout the late 1970s and into...
  17. On This Day January 1 1987 - The Brain On Drugs Campaign Was Launched

    On This Day January 1 1987 - The Brain On Drugs Campaign Was Launched

    On this day January 1 1987, the Brain On Drugs public awareness campaign was launched, introducing a stark and memorable message about the dangers of drug use. Created by Partnership for a Drug-Free America, the campaign used simple imagery and direct language to reach a broad audience through...
  18. On This Day January 1 1982 - Headline News Made Its Debut as the First 24 Hour News Channel

    On This Day January 1 1982 - Headline News Made Its Debut as the First 24 Hour News Channel

    On this day January 1 1982, CNN Headline News made its debut, originally operating under the name CNN 2. The launch introduced a new concept in television by delivering continuous news updates around the clock, a major departure from scheduled evening newscasts that had long defined broadcast...
  19. On This Day January 1 1980 - The First Far Side Comic Was Published in the San Francisco Chronicle

    On This Day January 1 1980 - The First Far Side Comic Was Published in the San Francisco Chronicle

    On this day January 1 1980, the first Far Side comic strip by Gary Larson was published in the San Francisco Chronicle, introducing readers to a completely new style of humor. The single panel cartoon immediately stood apart from traditional newspaper comics with its offbeat jokes...
  20. On This Day December 31 1985 - Singer and Actor Ricky Nelson Died in a Plane Crash

    On This Day December 31 1985 - Singer and Actor Ricky Nelson Died in a Plane Crash

    On this day December 31 1985, Ricky Nelson died in an airplane accident while traveling to a concert in Dallas. The crash brought a sudden and tragic end to the life of a performer who had successfully transitioned from teen idol to respected rock and country influenced artist. Ricky Nelson...
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