Today In History

September 9, 2023

1945: First bug discovered in Computer Software Program when operators at the Harvard Faculty at the Computation Laboratory traced an error in the Mark II Computer to a moth trapped in a relay, coining the term bug. This bug was carefully removed and taped to the log book September 9th 1945.

1956: Elvis Presley appears on Ed Sullivan’s show Toast of the Town and scandalized audiences with his suggestive hip gyrations.

1971: 2,200 inmates at Attica Correctional Facility rebelled over living conditions and demands for political rights. The inmates gained control of a portion of the prison, taking 42 staff members hostage.

1976: Mao Zedong, the founder of the People’s Republic of China and its long-time leader, passed away at the age of 82.

1990: In a meeting between President Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev over the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq, the Russian President has agreed with President Bush on a common ground to ensure stability in the Middle east. Egypt’s President Mubarak has also pledged more troops to Saudi Arabia who are part of the coalition who will take back Kuwait from the Iraq dictator.

Celebrity Birthdays

Otis Redding (1941-1967): Iconic American soul singer-songwriter known for hits like “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay”.

Hugh Grant (1960-): English actor famous for his roles in romantic comedies like “Notting Hill” and “Four Weddings and a Funeral”.

Adam Sandler (1966-): American actor, comedian, and producer known for various comedic films and his time on “Saturday Night Live”.

Michelle Williams (1980-): American actress known for her roles in “Dawson’s Creek”, “Brokeback Mountain”, and “Manchester by the Sea”.

Colonel Sanders (1890-1980): The founder of the fast-food chicken restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC).

Angela Cartwright (1952-): English-born American actress known for her role as Penny Robinson in the 1960s television series Lost in Space. Cartwright also played the role of Brigitta von Trapp in The Sound of Music (1965).

Eric Stonestreet (1971-): American actor best known for his role as Cameron Tucker on the ABC sitcom “Modern Family”.

Henry Thomas (1971-): American actor famous for his role as Elliott in “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”.

Goran Višnjić (1972-): Croatian-American actor best known for his role on the TV series “ER”.

Tom Wopat (1951-): American actor and singer known for his role as Luke Duke in the TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard”.

Constance Marie (1965-): American actress known for roles in “George Lopez” and “Switched at Birth”.

Julia Sawalha (1968-): English actress known for her voiceover in “Chicken Run” and playing Saffron “Saffy” Monsoon in the BBC sitcom “Absolutely Fabulous.” 

Charlie Stewart (1993-): American actor known for roles in “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” and “Life with Bonnie”.

Michael Bublé (1975-): Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer.

Chip Esten (1965-): American comedian, actor, and singer, known for the TV series “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and “Nashville”.

Akshay Kumar (1967-): Indian film actor and producer, one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema.