Out of this world with a touch of anarchy

2006

The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter enters… wait for it… Mars’ orbit. What a twist.

1988

Prince Charles is nearly killed in an avalanche at Swiss ski resort. But he isn’t. The monarchy is saved! Phew. What would the world do without antiquated figureheads that serve as nothing more than symbols of an outdated, elitist classed society? Plus, he was so cruel to that poor Diana.

1982

All nine planets align on the same side of the sun.

1971

The Senate approves amendment lowering voting age to 18. Yeah civic duty!

1977

Rings of Uranus are discovered. The punch line writes itself.

1948

The first civilian exceeds the speed of sound. In Canada!

1914

Suffragettes in London damage a priceless painting. Cool. Probably they were just listening to Henry Rollins and got a little too hyped. It happens.

1910

China ends slavery.

1874

Purdue University in Indiana admits its 1st student.

Birthday time!

1983 Singer Carrie Underwood, who in our opinion, is the only true American Idol.

1958 Actress/crazy person Sharon Stone

1940 Actor and martial artist Chuck Norris, the Texas Walker ranger tough on drugs and tough on liberals.

1903 Rockstar Bix Biederbecke

1787 Painter William Etty