4 History Lessons + 4 Births & 5 Deaths for March 14, 2025
Today’s History:
- 1794 – Eli Whitney is granted a patent for the cotton gin, revolutionizing the cotton industry in the United States.
- 1939 – Under pressure from Nazi Germany, Slovakia declares independence, becoming a puppet state during World War II.
- 1964 – Jack Ruby is convicted of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin of President John F. Kennedy.
- 1973 – After over five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, future U.S. Senator John McCain is released.
Today’s Birthdays:
- 1933 – Michael Caine, English actor known for roles in “The Dark Knight” trilogy and “The Cider House Rules” (92). apnews.com
- 1948 – Billy Crystal, American actor and comedian famous for “When Harry Met Sally” and hosting the Academy Awards (77). apnews.com
- 1951 – Chris Redman, American jazz saxophonist renowned for his improvisational skills (74).
- 1983 – Taylor Hanson, American musician and member of the pop band Hanson, known for the hit song “MMMBop” (42).
Today’s Deaths:
- 1883 – Karl Marx, German philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist, co-author of “The Communist Manifesto” (age 64).
- 1977 – Fannie Lou Hamer, American civil rights leader and philanthropist, known for her work in the African-American voting rights movement (age 59).
- 2010 – Peter Graves, American television and film actor, best known for his role in the TV series “Mission: Impossible” (age 83).
- 2018 – Stephen Hawking, renowned theoretical physicist (age of 76).
- 2022 – Scott Hall, American professional wrestler, known for his tenure with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) (age 63).
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