– “Aretha Franklin records Respect”
– “Aretha Franklin Respect recording”.
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Today is Wednesday, February 14, 2024, marking the 45th day of the year with 321 days remaining. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, let’s take a look back at some significant events that occurred on this date throughout history.
Significant Events on February 14
On this day in 1967, the legendary Aretha Franklin recorded her iconic cover of Otis Redding’s “Respect” at Atlantic Records in New York. This soulful rendition would go on to become one of Franklin’s most well-known and beloved songs.
Here are some other notable events that happened on February 14:
- In 1876, inventors Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray independently applied for patents related to the telephone. The U.S. Supreme Court later recognized Bell as the rightful inventor.
- In 1912, Arizona officially became the 48th state of the United States as President William Howard Taft signed a proclamation.
- In 1913, labor leader Jimmy Hoffa was born in Brazil, Indiana. Additionally, college football coach Woody Hayes was born in Clifton, Ohio, and sports broadcaster Mel Allen was born in Birmingham, Alabama.
- In 1924, the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Co. of New York was officially renamed International Business Machines Corp., or IBM.
- In 1929, the infamous “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” took place in a Chicago garage, where seven rivals of Al Capone’s gang were brutally gunned down.
- In 1945, during World War II, British and Canadian forces reached the Rhine River in Germany.
- In 1984, 6-year-old Stormie Jones became the world’s first heart-liver transplant recipient, thanks to a groundbreaking surgery performed at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
- In 1989, Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini called for the killing of Salman Rushdie, author of the controversial novel “The Satanic Verses.”
- In 2012, a devastating fire broke out at a farm prison in Honduras, resulting in the tragic death of 361 inmates.
- In 2013, double-amputee Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius shot and killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, at his home in Pretoria, South Africa. Pistorius was later convicted of murder and served nearly nine years before being released from prison in January 2024.
- In 2017, Pedro Hernandez, a former store clerk, was convicted in New York for the murder of 6-year-old Etan Patz, a haunting missing-child case that had remained unsolved for nearly 38 years.
- In 2018, a tragic shooting took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A former student, armed with a semi-automatic rifle, killed 17 people, making it the deadliest school shooting since the Newtown attack in Connecticut over five years prior. The perpetrator, Nikolas Cruz, pleaded guilty to murder and received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Notable Birthdays on February 14
Today, we also celebrate the birthdays of several prominent individuals:
- Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg turns 82 today.
- Jazz musician Maceo Parker celebrates his 81st birthday.
- Renowned journalist Carl Bernstein turns 80.
- Former U.S. Senator Judd Gregg, from New Hampshire, celebrates his 77th birthday.
- TV personality Pat O’Brien turns 76 today.
- Magician Teller, known for his partnership with Penn in the duo Penn & Teller, also celebrates his 76th birthday.
- Cajun singer-musician Michael Doucet, of the band Beausoleil, turns 73 today.
- Actor Ken Wahl, known for his roles in popular TV series such as “Wiseguy,” celebrates his 67th birthday.
- Opera singer Renee Fleming turns 65 today.
- Actor Meg Tilly, known for her performances in films like “Agnes of God,” celebrates her 64th birthday.
- Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly, who played as the Buffalo Bills’ quarterback, also turns 64 today.
- Singer-producer Dwayne Wiggins, a member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, celebrates his 63rd birthday.
- Actor Sakina Jaffrey, known for her roles in TV series like “House of Cards” and “The Mindy Project,” turns 62 today.
- Actor Enrico Colantoni, recognized for his performances in shows like “Veronica Mars” and “Person of Interest,” celebrates his 61st birthday.
- Actor Zach Galligan, famous for his role in the 1984 film “Gremlins,” turns 60 today.
- Former professional tennis player Manuela Maleeva, part of the renowned Maleeva tennis family, celebrates her 57th birthday.
- Actor Simon Pegg, known for his roles in films like “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz,” turns 54 today.
- Rock musician Kevin Baldes, bassist of the band Lit, celebrates his 52nd birthday.
- Rock singer Rob Thomas, frontman of the band Matchbox Twenty and successful solo artist, also turns 52 today.
- Former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe, who played for teams like the New England Patriots, turns 52 today.
- Actor Danai Gurira, famous for her role as Michonne in the TV series “The Walking Dead,” celebrates her 46th birthday.
- Actor Matt Barr, known for his performances in shows like “One Tree Hill” and “Sleepy Hollow,” turns 40 today.
- Actor Stephanie Leonidas, recognized for her roles in films like “MirrorMask,” celebrates her 40th birthday.
- Actor Jake Lacy, known for his appearances in TV series like “The Office” and “Girls,” turns 38 today.
- Actor Tiffany Thornton, famous for her role in the Disney Channel series “Sonny with a Chance,” also celebrates her 38th birthday today.
- Actor Brett Dier, known for his role in the TV series “Jane the Virgin,” turns 34 today.
- Actor Freddie Highmore, acclaimed for his performances in films like “Finding Neverland” and the TV series “Bates Motel,” celebrates his 32nd birthday.
As we commemorate Valentine’s Day and reflect on these historical events and birthdays, let us cherish the past and look forward to the future with hope and love.
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1. “Aretha Franklin records Respect”
2. “February 14, Aretha Franklin Respect recording”.
