Today in Glendale History

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Historical Events

Events 1 - 3 of 3

1986-03-16 - Chris Johnson wins LPGA GNA/Glendale Federal Golf Classic
1987-03-08 - Jane Geddes wins LPGA GNA/Glendale Federal Golf Classic
2005-01-26 - Glendale train crash: Two trains derail killing 11 and injuring 200 in Glendale, California, near Los Angeles.

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 32 of 32

1925-10-27 - Mary Kay Steans, Glendale California, actress (Mary Kay & Johnny)
1931-12-11 - Richard Devon, Glendale CA, actor (Battle of Blood Island)
1935-05-11 - Doug McClure, Glendale California, actor (Checkmate, Virginian, Roots)
1938-04-07 - Yvonne Lime, Glendale California, actress (Father Knows Best, Dobie Gillis)
1942-01-05 - Cliff Potts, Glendale California, actor (Ted-Lou Grant)
1944-09-03 - Gary Leeds, Glendale Ca, rocker (Walker Brothers)
1945-09-23 - Paul Petersen, Glendale California, actor (Jeff Stone-Donna Reed Show)
1947-04-18 - Lori Martin, Glendale California, actress (Velvet-National Velvet)
1947-09-27 - A Martinez, Glendale California, actor (Whiz Kids, LA Law, Santa Barbara)
1949-04-14 - Michael Shea, Glendale NY, actor (Lucas- New Dick Van Dyke Show)
1950-10-03 - Pamela Hensley, Glendale California, actress (Buck Rogers in 25th Century)
1951-02-10 - Roxanne Pulitzer, Glendale California, author (Prize Pulitzer)
1952-07-26 - Scott David Cook, Glendale Ca, CEO (Intuit-Quicken)
1952-09-09 - Bonnie Large, Glendale CA, playmate (March 1973)
1954-10-24 - Doug Davidson, Glendale CA, actor (Paul Williams-Young & Restless)
1956-01-09 - Kimberly Beck Hilton, Glendale California, actress (Kim-Peyton Place)
1957-11-12 - Gail Castro, Glendale California, WPVA volleyballer (US Open-1991, Oly-96)
1959-06-12 - Jenilee Harrison, Glendale California, actress (Cindy-3's Company, Dallas)
1962-05-04 - Tracy Vaccaro, Glendale California, playmate (October, 1983)
1962-09-15 - Wendie Jo Sperber, Glendale California, actress (Amy-Bossom Buddies)
1963-05-20 - Brian Nash, Glendale California, actor (Joel-Please Don't Eat Daisies)
1965-06-04 - Kurt Stillwell, Glendale CA, infielder (Texas Rangers)
1965-06-17 - Mike Magnante, Glendale CA, pitcher (KC Royals)
1969-09-29 - Erika Eleniak, Glendale Ca, playmate (Jul, 1989)/actress (Baywatch)
1971-03-02 - Donna Perry, Glendale CA, playmate (Nov, 1994)
1971-04-14 - Gregory Zaun, Glendale CA, catcher (Baltimore Orioles)
1972-01-13 - Nicole Eggert, Glendale California, actress (Charles in Charge, Baywatch)
1972-01-18 - Mike Lieberthal, Glendale CA, catcher (Philadelphia Phillies)
1972-11-07 - Emily Porter Lesueur, Glendale California, synchro swimmer (Oly-gold-96)
1974-09-09 - Jennie Kwan, Glendale California, actress (Samantha Woo-California Dreams)
1974-10-05 - Douglas Emerson, Glendale California, actor (Robbie-Herbie the Love Bug)
1975-01-29 - Kelly Packard, Glendale CA, actress (Tiffani Smith-California Dreams)

Famous Weddings

Weddings 1 - 2 of 2

1940-01-26 - Actor Ronald Raegan (28) weds Academy Award-winning actress Jane Wyman (23) at the Wee Kirk o' the Heather church in Glendale, California
2006-06-25 - "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" actor Hugh O'Brian (81) weds Viginia Barber at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 1 of 1

1975-09-29 - Casey Stengel, NY Yankee manager (1949-60), dies in Glendale at 85


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