9 History Lessons + 6 Births & 6 Deaths for March 27, 2025
Today’s History:
- 1513 – Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León reaches the northern end of the Bahamas during his first voyage to Florida.
- 1794 – The United States Navy is founded after Congress approves the Naval Act of 1794, providing naval armament to protect American commerce from the Barbary Powers.
- 1871 – England and Scotland compete in the first international rugby match, marking the beginning of international rugby competition.
- 1914 – The first successful blood transfusion is performed, marking a significant advancement in medical science.
- 1975 – Construction begins on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, designed to transport oil from Alaska’s North Slope to the northernmost ice-free port in Valdez, Alaska.
- 1994 – Silvio Berlusconi rises to power in Italy, marking the beginning of his tenure as Prime Minister.
- 1998 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves Viagra, the first drug for treating erectile dysfunction, revolutionizing treatment for the condition.
- 2022 – During the 94th Academy Awards, actor Will Smith slaps comedian Chris Rock on stage and shortly after wins the Oscar for Best Actor.
- 2024 – Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after being struck by a container ship, resulting in the deaths of six maintenance workers.
Today’s Birthdays:
- 1969 – Mariah Carey, American singer and songwriter known for her five-octave vocal range and hits like “Vision of Love” and “Hero” (56).
- 1971 – Nathan Fillion, Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Richard Castle in the TV series “Castle” (54).
- 1975 – Fergie (Stacy Ann Ferguson), American singer and actress, former member of The Black Eyed Peas, known for solo hits like “Big Girls Don’t Cry” (50).
- 1988 – Brenda Song, American actress known for her role as London Tipton in Disney Channel’s “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” (37).
- 1994 – Lisa (Lalisa Manoban), Thai rapper, singer, and dancer, member of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK (31).
- 2000 – Halle Bailey, American singer and actress, one half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle, and cast as Ariel in Disney’s live-action “The Little Mermaid” (25).
Today’s Deaths:
- 1968 – Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut, the first human to journey into outer space, dies in a plane crash at age 34.
- 2002 – Milton Berle, American comedian and actor, known as “Mr. Television” for his role in the medium’s rise, dies at age 93.
- 2002 – Dudley Moore, English actor and comedian, famous for roles in “Arthur” and “10,” dies at age 66.
- 2002 – Billy Wilder, Austrian-American filmmaker, director of classics like “Some Like It Hot” and “The Apartment,” dies at age 95.
- 2024 – Glynis Johns, British actress known for her role in “Mary Poppins,” remembered for her distinctive voice and performances, dies at age 100.
- 2024 – Carl Weathers, American actor and former professional football player, best known for portraying Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” film series and Greef Karga in The Mandalorian (age 76).
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