October 28th 2024.
Good morning! It's Monday, October 28th, the 302nd day of 2024. Can you believe there are only 64 days left in the year? Time sure does fly by. Let's take a look at what happened on this day in history.
On October 28, 2016, something major happened in the political world. The FBI made a shocking announcement that they were investigating whether classified information was contained in emails found on a device that belonged to Anthony Weiner, the disgraced ex-congressman and estranged husband of Huma Abedin, one of Hillary Clinton's closest aides. This had a major impact on Clinton's presidential campaign, as it was like a political bomb being dropped.
But that's not the only important event that took place on this day. In 1636, the General Court of Massachusetts passed a legislative act that established Harvard College. This prestigious institution has been educating bright minds for centuries.
Fast forward to 1858 when Rowland Hussey Macy opened his first New York store. You may have heard of it - it's called Macy's! It's located at Sixth Avenue and 14th Street in Manhattan. And in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland. This iconic gift from the people of France has been a symbol of freedom and opportunity for millions of immigrants.
In 1919, Congress passed the Volstead Act, which enforced Prohibition in the United States. This was a controversial decision, but it was supported by President Woodrow Wilson. And in 1922, Benito Mussolini took control of the government in Italy, introducing fascism to the country.
Moving on to 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt rededicated the Statue of Liberty on its 50th anniversary. It's clear that this monument has had a significant impact on American history. And in 1962, the world was on edge as Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev announced that he had ordered the dismantling of missile bases in Cuba. In return, the U.S. secretly agreed to remove nuclear missiles from U.S. installations in Turkey.
Let's fast forward to the year 2024. It was a big day for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, as he announced that the company was rebranding itself as Meta. This was a strategic move to encompass their virtual-reality vision for the future, while keeping the same name for the social network itself. And in 2022, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took control of Twitter for a whopping $44 billion after a lengthy legal battle and months of uncertainty.
But unfortunately, not all news on this day is positive. In 2022, Paul Pelosi, the 82-year-old husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was attacked and severely beaten by an assailant with a hammer who broke into their San Francisco home. Our thoughts go out to their family during this difficult time.
Now, let's take a look at some notable birthdays! Jazz singer Cleo Laine is turning 97 today, and actor Joan Plowright is celebrating her 95th birthday. Basketball Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens is 87, and actor Jane Alexander is 85. Actor Dennis Franz, known for his role on "NYPD Blue," is turning 80 today. And actor-singer Telma Hopkins, best known for her role on "Family Matters," is turning 76.
Some other familiar names celebrating their birthdays today include talk show host-comedian Sheryl Underwood (61), Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates (69), and actor Julia Roberts (57). And let's not forget about singer-songwriter Frank Ocean, who is turning 37 today.
Happy birthday to all of these talented individuals! And to all of our readers, have a great Monday and make the most of the 64 days we have left in 2024.
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