On This Day - October 2
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Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in history that happened on this day, starting with...
1919: Wilson’s Stroke
US President Woodrow Wilson suffered a debilitating stroke that left him partially paralyzed, effectively sidelining him during the final years of his presidency.
1950: Peanuts Debuts
Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip Li’l Folks—soon renamed Peanuts—first appeared in seven US newspapers. The strip, featuring Charlie Brown and Snoopy, eventually ran in more than 2,600 papers worldwide.
1951: Birth of Sting
Rock icon Sting was born in Wallsend, England. As frontman of The Police and later as a solo artist, he blended rock, jazz, and world music into a signature sound.
1955: Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The suspense anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents premiered on CBS, with the legendary director himself introducing each chilling episode.
1957: The Bridge on the River Kwai
David Lean’s war epic The Bridge on the River Kwai, starring William Holden and Alec Guinness, premiered. The film went on to win the 1958 Academy Award for Best Picture.
1959: The Twilight Zone Debuts
Rod Serling’s anthology series The Twilight Zone premiered, captivating audiences with its blend of science fiction, fantasy, and moral parables, often ending with a twist.
1967: Thurgood Marshall Sworn In
Thurgood Marshall, civil rights lawyer and former NAACP counsel, was sworn in as the first African American justice on the US Supreme Court.
1985: Rock Hudson’s Passing
Actor Rock Hudson died from AIDS-related complications, becoming one of the first major Hollywood stars whose illness brought national attention to the epidemic.
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
