Today In History

September 24, 2023

1908: The Ford Motor Company revealed to the world the first factory-built Ford Model T which was completed and became affectionately known as the Tin Lizzie, the car that would go on to put this world on wheels and usher us into the automotive age. The success of the automotive world to follow would lead to the paving of roads, the building of businesses, and the formation of much of the modern society that we now all enjoy.

1960: USS Enterprise (CVN-65), formerly CVA(N)-65, is a decommissioned United States Navy aircraft carrier. She was the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to be launched by the United States and the eighth United States naval vessel to bear the name. Like her predecessor of World War II fame, she is nicknamed “Big E”. At 1,123 feet (342 m), she is the longest naval vessel ever built and the only ship of a class that was originally planned to have five other ships. Enterprise had a crew of some 4,600 service members.

1998: New $20.00 bills enter circulation to deter counterfeiters, the new anti-counterfeiting measures include the use of color-shifting ink and a watermark. The bill is also redesigned with the picture of the White House is changed to the north side view and a larger, off-center portrait of Jackson was used on the front.

2013: While more than 20 Muppets were donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History on Tuesday – honoring the late Jim Henson’s birthday – it was Miss Piggy who really made a splash.

2019: The inquiry process which preceded the first impeachment of Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States, was initiated by House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, after a whistleblower alleged that Donald Trump may have abused the power of the presidency.

Celebrity Birthdays

• Jim Henson (1936–1990) – Creator of the Muppets.
• F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) – Acclaimed author known for “The Great Gatsby.”
• Linda McCartney (1941–1998) – Photographer, musician, and wife of Paul McCartney.
• Phil Hartman (1948–1998) – Actor and comedian, famous for his roles on “Saturday Night Live.”
• Eddie George (1973) – Former NFL running back and Heisman Trophy winner.
• Kevin Sorbo (1958) – Actor best known for his role as Hercules in “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.”
• Ian Bohen (1976) – Actor known for his role in “Teen Wolf.”
• Ben Platt (1993) – Tony Award-winning actor and singer known for his role in “Dear Evan Hansen.”
• Spencer Treat Clark (1987) – Actor known for his roles in “Unbreakable” and “Gladiator.”
• Ross Mathews (1979) – Television host and personality.
• John Logan (b. 1961) – Screenwriter and producer known for “Gladiator” and “The Aviator.”
• John Young (1930–2018) – Astronaut who walked on the Moon during Apollo 16.

Hitting The Charts

Here Are The Top 10 Songs On The Charts 5, 25, And 50 Years Ago, Today

5 Years Ago Today

1. Girls Like You – Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi B
2. In My Feelings – Drake
3. Killshot – Eminem
4. Lucid Dreams – Juice WRLD
5. Better Now – Post Malone
6. I Like It – Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin
7. I Love It – Kanye West & Lil Pump
8. FEFE – 6ix9ine Featuring Nicki Minaj & Murda Beatz
9. Sicko Mode – Travis Scott
10. Youngblood – 5 Seconds Of Summer

25 Years Ago Today

1. I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
2. The First Night – Monica
3. Crush Jennifer – Paige
4. My Way – Usher
5. The Boy Is Mine – Brandy & Monica
6. Time After Time – Inoj
7. I’ll Be – Edwin McCain
8. Daydreamin’ – Tatyana Ali
9. Too Close – Next
10. You’re Still The One – Shania Twain

50 Years Ago Today

1. We’re An American Band Grand Funk
2. Let’s Get It On Marvin Gaye
3. Half-Breed Cher
4. Loves Me Like A Rock Paul Simon (with The Dixie Hummingbirds)
5. Delta Dawn Helen Reddy
6. Higher Ground Stevie Wonder
7. Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando
8. That Lady (Part 1) The Isley Brothers
9. My Maria B.W. Stevenson
10. Ramblin Man The Allman Brothers Band