WHAT HAPPENED TODAY IN HISTORY?
Top 5 Famous People Birthdays
April 12 marks the birthday of several famous people who have left their mark on various fields. From political leaders to actors and athletes, let’s take a closer look at five of the most well-known people born on April 12.
1.Tom Clancy (1947-2013) Tom Clancy was an American author best known for his novels that explored military and espionage themes. Some of his most famous works include “The Hunt for Red October,” “Patriot Games,” and “Clear and Present Danger.” Clancy’s books have been adapted into successful movies and video games. His works have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide.
2.David Letterman (born 1947) David Letterman is an American television host, comedian, and writer who is best known for his late-night talk shows “Late Night with David Letterman” and “The Late Show with David Letterman.” He has won numerous awards for his work, including 16 Emmy Awards and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
3. Andy Garcia (born 1956) Andy Garcia is a Cuban-American actor and director who has appeared in numerous films and television shows. Some of his most notable roles include his performances in “The Godfather: Part III,” “Ocean’s Eleven,” and “The Untouchables.” He has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe.
4.Saoirse Ronan (born 1994) Saoirse Ronan is an Irish-American actress who has gained critical acclaim for her performances in films such as “Atonement,” “Brooklyn,” and “Lady Bird.” She has been nominated for four Academy Awards, making her one of the youngest actors to receive that many nominations.
5.Herbie Hancock (born 1940) Herbie Hancock is an American jazz pianist and composer who has had a successful career spanning several decades. He has won 14 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year in 2008 for his album “River: The Joni Letters.” Hancock is known for his innovative approach to jazz, incorporating elements of funk, rock, and electronic music into his work.
Top 5 Movies released
Here are the top 5 movies that were released on April 12th in previous years
1996 – “The Substitute” directed by Robert Mandel and starring Tom Berenger and Ernie Hudson
2002 – “Panic Room” directed by David Fincher and starring Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart
2013 – “Disconnect” directed by Henry Alex Rubin and starring Jason Bateman, Hope Davis, and Alexander Skarsgard.
2019 – “After” directed by Jenny Gage and starring Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes-Tiffin.
2017 – “Gifted” directed by Marc Webb and starring Chris Evans and Mckenna Grace.
Top 5 Sports News
Here are the top 5 sports news related to April 12th in previous years:
In 2007, the Boston Celtics clinched the NBA’s best record for the first time in 16 years with a win over the Miami Heat, finishing the regular season with a record of 66-16.
In 2009, Tiger Woods won the Masters Tournament for the fourth time, just two years after his father passed away and amidst scandal surrounding his personal life.
In 2012, Lionel Messi scored his 60th goal of the season for Barcelona, breaking the 39-year-old record set by Gerd Muller for the most goals scored in a European club season
In 2014, Novak Djokovic won his second Monte Carlo Masters title, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final and breaking Nadal’s eight-year winning streak at the tournament
In 2015, Jordan Spieth won his first Masters Tournament, becoming the second youngest player to ever win the prestigious golf tournament.
Top 5 Historical Events
Here are some of the significant historical events that happened on April 12
1861: The American Civil War began with Confederate forces firing on Fort Sumter in South Carolina
1945: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt passed away at his Warm Springs, Georgia, retreat, and was succeeded by Vice President Harry S. Truman.
1961: Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel to space, orbiting the Earth aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft
1981: The first Space Shuttle mission, STS-1, was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with astronauts John W. Young and Robert L. Crippen aboard the Columbia spacecraft.
1990: The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and other important events may have happened on April 12 that are not mentioned here.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s blog(13 APRIL)