Today marks the 243rd day of the year, with 123 days left. On this day in history, in 2005, New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, leading to widespread flooding and looting. In 1916, explorer Ernest Shackleton successfully rescued his stranded crew from Antarctica. In 1941, German forces cut off the rail line to Leningrad during WWII. In 1945, Gen. Douglas MacArthur arrived in Japan for Allied occupation. In 1963, the “Hot Line” between Washington and Moscow was established. In 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first Black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2021, the U.S. completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, with the Taliban regaining power. In 2022, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev passed away at 91.
Notable birthdays today include Warren Buffet at 94, Elizabeth Ashley at 85, and Cameron Diaz at 52. In sports, Olympic skier Jean-Claude Killy is 81, and basketball Hall of Famer Robert Parish is 71. U.S. Senator Thom Tillis, comedian Lewis Black, and actor Michael Chiklis also celebrate their birthdays today. Additionally, former MLB pitcher Adam Wainwright is 43, tennis player Andy Roddick is 42, and singer Bebe Rexha is 35.
These historical events and birthdays highlight the significance of this day in shaping history and celebrating the accomplishments of individuals from various fields.
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