Today’s Historical Highlights
It is Sunday, July 13, 2024, marking the 194th day of the year with 171 days remaining.
Significant Events on This Day:
- In 1985, the iconic “Live Aid” benefit concerts took place in London and Philadelphia, raising funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.
- In 1793, Jean-Paul Marat, a prominent French politician and journalist, was assassinated by Charlotte Corday.
- In 1863, violent riots against the Civil War draft erupted in New York City, lasting for three days.
- In 1923, the famous “HOLLYWOODLAND” sign was unveiled in the Hollywood Hills to promote a new subdivision.
- In 1930, the inaugural FIFA World Cup kicked off in Uruguay.
Noteworthy Birthdays Today:
- Johnny Gilbert, the renowned game show announcer for “Jeopardy!,” turns 97.
- Wole Soyinka, a celebrated author and Nobel laureate, celebrates his 91st birthday.
- Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in various films and TV shows, is 85 today.
- Harrison Ford, the iconic actor, turns 83.
- Roger McGuinn, singer and guitarist of The Byrds, is 83.
Other Events on July 13 Throughout History:
- In 1960, John F. Kennedy secured the Democratic presidential nomination at the party’s convention in Los Angeles.
- In 1973, Alexander P. Butterfield revealed President Nixon’s secret White House taping system to the Senate Watergate Committee.
- In 1999, Angel Maturino Resendiz, suspected of being the “Railroad Killer,” surrendered in Texas.
