Today in history!

1896 - Chop suey is invented in New York City.
1833 - The United Kingdom legislates the abolition of slavery in its empire.
1885 - Gottlieb Daimler patents the world's first motorcycle.
1831 - Michael Faraday discovers electromagnetic induction.
1898 - The Goodyear tire company is founded.
1991 - Supreme Soviet suspends all activities of the Soviet Communist Party.

birthdays' of note..

1958 - Michael Jackson, American singer.
1941 - Robin Leach, English television host.
1936 - John McCain, American politician.
1962 - Rebecca De Mornay, American actress.
1920 - Charlie Parker, American musician.

an important day in history for sure.