| It
was on this day... | 1914
Seating For Single Women in Pittsburgh theaters |
After a number of
single women had complained of harassment while attending the movie theaters in
the Pittsburgh area, a new law is passed which requires a separate seating area
for single women in all cinemas. |
| It
was on this day... | 1473
Nicolas
Copernicus, The First Modern Astronomer, is Born | The
father of modern astronomy was born in Torun, Poland on this day. He was the first
European scientist to propose that the earth goes round the sun. In
his day, Philosophers decreed that the planets moved only in circles but astronomers
challenged this view based on their observations. |
| It
was on this day... | 1878
Phonograph is Patented |
The previous year
Thomas Edison had demonstrated his new sound recording technology. He
recorded the words 'Mary Had a little Lamb' on a cylinder that required needles
to play. |
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Jeff Daniels | 1955 |
Margaux Hemingway |
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| Other
News | 1916
The first annual Movie Costume and Civic Ball is held at New York's Madison Square
Garden. It is attended by Lionel Barrymore, Pearl White, and Fatty Arbuckle. 1968
Damages are awarded to 62 thalidomide children 1977
Stevie Wonder wins Grammy for Best Album (Songs in the Key of Life) and Best male
Pop Vocalist. |
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