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TODAY - Apr 16, 2026

Thought of the Day

In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.

Today's Birthday

Wilbur Wright
Wilbur Wright Aviator, American(1867)

An American aviator who with his brother Orville invented the first powered aircraft.

 
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin Actor, English(1889)

An English comic actor who is one of the best loved comedians of the silent screen.

 
Peter Ustinov
Peter Ustinov Actor, English(1921)

An English actor, writer and dramatist who was also renowned as filmmaker and opera director, author, screenwriter, comedian.

 
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Player, American(1947)

An American retired professional basketball player who played 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association.

This day in History

1912

Pilot Harriet Quimby becomes the first woman to fly across the English Channel.

1917

Vladimir Lenin returns to Russia after years of exile to lead the radical socialist Bolshevik party to power during the October Revolution.

1962

Broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite becomes anchor of the "CBS Evening News."

1999

Wayne Gretzky, nicknamed "The Great One," announces his retirement from professional hockey.

2007

A student gunman at Virginia Tech University kills 32 students and teachers and then himself in the deadliest campus shooting in U.S. history.

Charles Spencer Chaplin (1889-1977)

Charles Spencer Chaplin

An English actor, producer director and composer, who first earned international reorganization through his silent films was born on 16th April, 1889, Walworth, United Kingdom. His father and mother was also entertainer. In the film history, he is regarded as one of the most creative actor. He also composed background music for most of his films. Charles Spencer Chaplin was his full name. Chaplin starred, directed and produced in include The Circus, Modern Times, The Kid, The Pilgrim, Limelight. He wrote My Life in Movies and My Autobiography. In 1992, Sir Richard Attenborough's biographical film Chaplin appeared. He died on December 25, 1977, in Switzerland.

Author : Dr. Nidhi Jindal