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Today, in 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were Murdered Wealthy businessman Andrew Borden and his second wife, Abby Borden, were brutally hacked to death with a hatchet inside their home in Fall River, MA. Andrew's daughter, Lizzie Borden, was arrested, tried and ultimately acquitted of the crimes.

Today, in 1962, Marilyn Monroe Died Her death, at 36, in her LA Brentwood CA home from an acute barbiturate overdose was officially ruled a probable suicide, though details and the exact timeline in the late evening hours have sparked decades of ongoing public interest and conspiracy theories.

Today is National White Wine Day Today highlights the diverse flavors, history & global popularity of white wine and celebrates their refreshing qualities & diverse food pairings. There are 600 different white wine grape varieties used in commercial winemaking around the world.

Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Today honors the iconic American dessert invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in the 1930s at the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, when she chopped up pieces of semi-sweet chocolate, stirring them into her cookie dough thinking they would melt.

Today, in 1936, Jesse Owens Won the First of His Four Olympic Gold Medals Track-and-field star, one of 18 Black athletes on the US team at the Berlin Olympics, he won his first of four gold medals-the most of any American at the Games. Back home, only white Olympians were invited to the White House

Today, in 1958, the First Vessel Crossed under the North Pole Ice Cap USS Nautilus (SSN-571), the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, became the first vessel to successfully cross the North Pole submerged beneath the Arctic ice cap. "Operation Sunshine" was commanded by William R. Anderson.

Today is National Grab Some Nuts Day Today celebrates NUTS - a fun food day to highlight the rich history, great crunch and health benefits of eating nuts. Nuts have an impressive amount of protein, vitamins, minerals, potassium & iron. Pecans, almonds & pistachios are primarily grown in the U.S.

Today is National Watermelon Day Today celebrates the ultimate summer fruit known for its juicy sweetness and hydrating power, a beloved treat for centuries, originating in ancient Egypt. 92% of a watermelon is water. 85% of watermelons sold today are seedless. It takes 85-100 days to grow.