Today In History
September 15, 2023
1935: German Jews are stripped of their citizenship, reducing them to subjects of the state, this was only part of Hitler changes to Jews as they were disqualified from public office and professions, and also not allowed to marry Aryans. Finally throughout the German State signs appeared in shops and Hotels with the words “Jews Not Welcome.”
1959: Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev arrives in the United States for an extended visit and summit with President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
1963: Members of the Ku Klux Klan planted 19 sticks of dynamite with a delayed-time release outside the basement of the 16th St. Baptist Church which was a rallying point for civil-rights activities through the spring of 1963 in Birmingham, Alabama. Four young black girls were killed in the bombing.
1978: Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans to win the world heavyweight boxing title for the third time, a first in boxing history.
1981: The John Bull, a vintage steam locomotive, becomes the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world when the Smithsonian Institution operates it under its own power outside Washington, D.C.
2019: President George W. Bush addresses the nation during a live broadcast from Jackson Square, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005.
Celebrity Birthdays
- Agatha Christie (1890) – The world-renowned British mystery writer known for her detective novels.
- Prince Harry (1984) – Member of the British royal family and philanthropist.
- Tommy Lee Jones (1946) – Academy Award-winning actor known for roles in films like “The Fugitive.”
- Oliver Stone (1946) – Acclaimed film director known for films like “Platoon” and “JFK.”
- Dan Marino (1961) – Legendary former NFL quarterback for the Miami Dolphins.
- Tom Hardy (1977) – British actor known for roles in films like “Inception” and “Mad Max: Fury Road.”
- Fay Wray (1907) – Canadian-American actress best known for her role in the film “King Kong.”
- Chelsea Kane (1988) – American actress and singer known for her role in the TV series “Jonas.”
- Nipsey Russell (1918) – Comedian and actor, remembered for his frequent appearances on game shows.
- Jimmy Carr (1972) – British comedian known for his dark humor and hosting roles.
- William Howard Taft (1857) – The 27th President of the United States and the 10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
- Josh Charles (1971) – Actor known for his role on the TV drama “The Good Wife.”
- Marco Polo (1254) – The Venetian merchant traveler whose travels are recorded in “The Travels of Marco Polo.”
- Lisa Vanderpump (1960) – British restaurateur, television personality, author, and actress.
- Amy Davidson (1979) – American actress known for her role in the sitcom “8 Simple Rules.”
- Pete Carroll (1951) – Head coach of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and former college football head coach at USC.
Hitting The Charts
Here Are The Top 10 Songs On The Charts 5, 25, And 50 Years Ago, Today
5 Years Ago Today
- In My Feelings – Drake
- Girls Like You – Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi B
- I Like It – Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin
- FEFE -6ix9ine Featuring Nicki Minaj & Murda Beatz
- Better Now – Post Malone
- Lucky You – Eminem Featuring Joyner Lucas
- Lucid Dreams – Juice WRLD
- The Ringer – Eminem
- Travis Scott – Sicko Mode
- Taste – Tyga Featuring Offset
25 Years Ago Today
- I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
- The First Night – Monica
- Crush – Jennifer Paige
- My Way – Usher
- The Boy Is Mine – Brandy & Monica
- Daydreamin’ – Tatyana Ali
- You’re Still The One – Shania Twain
- Adia – Sarah McLachlan
- Never Ever – All Saints
- Lookin’ At Me – Mase Featuring Puff Daddy
50 Years Ago Today
- Delta Dawn – Helen Reddy
- Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
- Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose – Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando
- Loves Me Like A Rock – Paul Simon (with The Dixie Hummingbirds)
- We’re An American Band – Grand Funk
- Brother Louie – Stories
- Touch Me In The Morning – Diana Ross
- Gypsy Man – War
- Live And Let Die – Wings
- Here I Am Come & Take Me – Al Green
