Today In History

ByChristine Plocar
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Drummer John Bonham of English rock band Led Zeppelin during the Earls Court Exhibition Centre performance in London, UK, May 23, 1975.
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September 25, 2023

1956: The first underwater telephone service from the United States to Europe begins today using two 2,250 mile cables under the Atlantic Ocean to provide the clearest all wire voice link between the two continents.

1957: Under the orders of President Eisenhower, federal troops escorted nine black students to Little Rock Central High School, marking a pivotal moment in the American civil rights movement.

1978: A Pacific Southwest Airlines jet collides in mid-air with a small Cessna over San Diego, killing 135 people.

1980: Legendary drummer John Bonham of Led Zeppelin died, leading to the band’s dissolution shortly after.

1981: Thirty-eight prisoners have escaped from the Maze high security prison in Northern Ireland. One prison officer is killed and another seriously injured during the break out of Republican members of the IRA held at the Maze jail near Lisburn.

2009: The Sejm, the lower house of Poland’s Parliament, approved a bill that in certain cases makes the administration of drugs to lower the sex drive mandatory for pedophiles.

Celebrity Birthdays

  • Christopher Reeve (1952) – The actor famously known for portraying Superman, was born.
  • Michael Douglas (1944) – Academy Award-winning actor and producer known for “Wall Street” and “Fatal Attraction.”
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones (1969) – Academy Award-winning actress known for “Chicago” and “The Mask of Zorro.”
  • Will Smith (1968) – Actor and rapper known for “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Independence Day,” and “Men in Black.”
  • Mark Hamill (1951) – Actor best known for portraying Luke Skywalker in the “Star Wars” franchise.
  • Barbara Walters (1929) – Renowned television broadcaster and creator of “The View.”
  • Heather Locklear (1961) – Actress known for “Melrose Place” and “Dynasty.”
  • Cheryl Tiegs (1947) – Model and fashion designer, considered the first American supermodel.
  • Michael Madsen (1957) – Actor known for “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill.”
  • Anson Williams (1949) – Actor and director known for his role as Potsie on “Happy Days.”
  • Juliet Prowse (1936–1996) – Dancer and actress known for her roles in “Can-Can” and “G.I. Blues.”

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

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