Today In History

            Here is what happened on Thursday - September 9th...
            It is day 252 of the year 2010, and there are 113 days left...

      Famous People Born On This Day In History...

            1960,Hugh Grant, actor "Four Weddings and a Funeral".
     Today, this person is/would be 50 years old.
            1966,Adam Sandler, actor/comedian.
     Today, this person is/would be 44 years old.

      Events On This Day In History...

1776,

Continental Congress authorizes the name "United States."

1850,

California becomes the 31st state.

1895,

The American Bowling Congress is formed in New York City.

1926,

NBC created by the Radio Corporation of America.

1956,

Elvis sings on the Ed Sullivan show, but is only shown from the waste up. (Figure it out!).

1982,

"Conestoga I", first private rocket, is launched.

      And Don't Forget...

                        Admission Day, a California Holiday.

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