What happened today in history?

Actress Robin Wright weds actor Sean Penn in a glamorous ceremony in Santa Monica, California, marking a significant moment in Hollywood history in 1996. Their union, celebrated for both their talents and artistry, faced challenges but remains an iconic story of love and creativity in the film industry.

In 1996, soap opera star Lorenzo Lamas married Playboy model Shauna Sand in a glamorous ceremony in Rockland County, NY, showcasing a vibrant Hollywood romance filled with passion and excitement.

Jamie Dornan 2013 Irish "Fifty Shades of Grey" actor Jamie Dornan (30) weds English composer Amelia Warner (30)

On January 13, 1985, Rodney King married Dennetta Lyles, marking a significant moment of love and resilience amidst the struggles surrounding his life as a victim of police violence. Their union symbolized hope and the strength of companionship against adversity.

On April 27, 2013, basketball legend Michael Jordan married model Yvette Prieto in a star-studded ceremony at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida, marking a joyous union celebrated by friends and fans alike.

Nadia Comăneci 1996 Romanian gymnast and 5-time Olympic gold medalist Nadia Comăneci (35) weds American gymnast Bart Conner (38) in Bucharest, Romania

On April 27, 1981, Beatle Ringo Starr married actress Barbara Bach at Marylebone Town Hall. Their wedding marked a monumental event in pop culture, merging music and acting, and symbolizing a powerful union in the world of entertainment. Their love story continues to inspire.

In 1927, inventor Guglielmo Marconi divorced Beatrice O’Brien after 22 years of marriage. This event highlighted the personal sacrifices often made in the pursuit of innovation during a transformative era in history.

Dmitri Mendeleev, renowned chemist, wed Feozva Nikitichna Leshcheva in 1862 at Saint Petersburg, marking a personal milestone that would support his future scientific endeavors, including the creation of the Periodic Table.

In 1597, astronomer Johannes Kepler married Barbara Müller, a widow, marking a significant partnership that provided personal support during his groundbreaking work in celestial mechanics, thus intertwining their fates and explorations of love and science.