Today In History

September 2, 2023

1192: Sultan Saladin and King Richard the Lionheart of England sign treaty over Jerusalem, at end of the Third Crusade

1937: A major Typhoon has hit the Island of Hong Kong with devastating results including over 500 deaths and the city is still badly flooded , the death toll is expected to increase much more as the floods subside. A large Italian Cruise Liner was picked up during the typhoon like a stick and tossed on shore.

1945: World War II officially ends as Japan formally surrenders aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.

1969: The first ATM to be installed in America starts dispensing cash at Chemical Bank in New York City.

1973: J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of “The Lord of the Rings,” passes away.

Celebrity Birthdays

Keanu Reeves (1964) – Canadian actor known for movies like “The Matrix” and “John Wick”.

Salma Hayek (1966) – Mexican-American actress and producer known for films like “Frida”.

Mark Harmon (1951) – American actor best known for his roles in “NCIS” and “St. Elsewhere”.

Terry Bradshaw (1948) – Former American football quarterback and television analyst.

Jimmy Connors (1952) – Retired American tennis player, considered among the greatest in the history of the sport.

Linda Purl (1955) – American actress and singer.

Steve Porcaro (1957) – American keyboardist and composer, known for being a member of the rock band Toto.

Tuc Watkins (1966) – American actor and producer known for his roles in “One Life to Live” and “Desperate Housewives”.