Today In History

Nov. 2/2016 - The Chicago Cubs defeat the Cleveland Indians to win the World Series 4 games to 3. It was the Cubs first championship in 108 years.

Nov. 2/2001 - The movie Monsters, Inc. is released. Starred: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, James Coburn, Mary Gibbs & Jennifer Tilly.

Nov. 2/1996 - The TV show Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles airs for the last time. Ran for 10 seasons & produced 193 episodes

Nov. 2/1991 - The cartoon TV show Muppet Babies airs for the last time. Ran for 8 seasons & produced 107 episodes.

Nov. 2/1966 - Actor, comedian, director & producer David Schwimmer's birthday is today.

Nov. 2/1961 - Singer, songwriter & musician k.d. lang's birthday is today. 1x AMA, 1x BRIT Award, 4x Grammy Awards & 6x Juno Awards.

Nov. 1/2011 - Pitbull & Chris Brown release the single International Love.

Nov. 1/1996 - The movie Romeo + Juliet is released. Starred: Claire Danes, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brian Dennehy, John Leguizamo, Pete Postlethwaite, Paul Sorvino & Diane Venora.

Nov. 1/1981 - Buffalo Sabers LW Val James plays his first NHL game, becoming the first African American to play in the NHL.

Nov. 1/1976 - KISS releases the single Hard Luck Woman.

Nov. 1/1946 - The first Basketball Association Of America (BAA), which later changed its name to National Basketball Association (NBA). The game is played between the Toronto Huskies and New York Knickerbockers.

Oct. 31/2006 - U2 & Green Day release the single The Saints Are Coming.

Oct. 31/2006 - Nelly Furtado releases the single Say It Right.

Oct. 31/1986 - Bon Jovi releases the song Livin' On A Prayer.

Oct. 31/1981 - Journey releases the single Don't Stop Believin'.

Oct. 31/1966 - Founding member for the band the Beastie Boys, Ad-Rock 's birthday is today. 3x Grammy Awards & inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as a member of the Beastie Boys.

Oct. 31/1961 - Director, writer & producer Peter Jackson's birthday is today. 3x Academy Awards (Best Picture, Best Director & Best Adapted Screenplay – The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King) & 1x Golden Globe Awards.

Oct. 31/1951 – College Football Hall Of Fame Head Coach Nick Saban's birthday is today. 7x National Champion (LSU - 2003, ALB - 2009, 2011-2012, 2015, 2017 & 2020), 4x Sugar Bowl (LSU - 2001 & 2003 - ALB – 2017 & 2022), 1x Rose Bowl (ALB - 2020) & 292 Coaching Wins.

Oct. 31/1931 - Journalist & former national news anchor Dan Rather's birthday is today.

Oct. 31/1926 - Illusionist & stunt performer Harry Houdini passed away.