Singer Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Ind., on Aug. 29, 1958. One of the greatest entertainers to ever live, Jackson became known as the “King of Pop” due to hit singles like “Thriller,” “Beat It,” and “Billie Jean.”
Singer Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Ind., on Aug. 29, 1958. One of the greatest entertainers to ever live, Jackson became known as the “King of Pop” due to hit singles like “Thriller,” “Beat It,” and “Billie Jean.”
Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana in 2005, bringing catastrophic destruction to the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Ida also made landfall in Louisiana on the same day in 2021.
On this date:
1831: British scientist Michael Faraday discovers electromagnetic induction, a breakthrough that later leads to the development of electric generators and transformers.
1898: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is founded in Akron, Ohio.
1949: The Soviet Union successfully tests its first atomic bomb, ending the United States’ monopoly on nuclear weapons.
1957: U.S. Democratic Senator Strom Thurmond ends the longest-ever solo filibuster after 24 hours, 18 minutes.
2008: Republican presidential nominee John McCain selects Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate.
Birthdays:
John Locke, English philosopher and physician (1632)
John McCain, American politician and naval officer (1936)
Michael Jackson, American musician (1958)
Nicole Byer, American comedian and actress (1986)
Lea Michele, American actress and musician (1986)
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“All wealth is the product of labor.” — John Locke
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