What happened today in history?

What happened
today in history?

[ Aug 11 ]

Today

1990 - Maurice Benard's Wedding to Paula Smith

1990 "General Hospital" actor Maurice Benard (27) weds Paula Smith

1989 - Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth: The Split of a Hollywood Couple

In 2019, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth shocked fans by announcing their separation after just eight months of marriage, marking the end of a love story that had captivated the public for over a decade.

1982 - A Magical Wedding: Krissy Wendell and John Pohl

2007 U.S. Women's Olympic ice hockey team member Krissy Wendell (25) weds NHL player John Pohl (28) at the Rose Hill Alliance Church in West Roseville, Minnesota

1978 - Charo's 1978 Wedding to Kjell Rasten

In 1978, Charo wed Swedish producer Kjell Rasten in a picturesque ceremony in South Lake Tahoe, California. Their enduring love story showcased the beauty of partnership in the limelight, lasting until Kjell’s passing in 2019.

1970 - Zach Galifianakis' Memorable Wedding

In 2012, actor-comedian Zach Galifianakis married Quinn Lundberg, co-founder of Growing Voices, at UBC Farm, Vancouver. Their wedding showcased a blend of love, laughter, and philanthropy, surrounded by friends and family.

1946 - Oliver Stone's Divorce from Elizabeth Cox in 1993

In 1993, filmmaker Oliver Stone filed for divorce from Elizabeth Cox after 12 years of marriage, highlighting the challenges of maintaining relationships in the spotlight of Hollywood. Their story mirrors the complexities of love and ambition.

1916 - The Wedding of Francis Crick and Odile Speed

Francis Crick 1949 Molecular biologist Francis Crick (33) weds artist Odile Speed (29)

1891 - The Wedding of James Chadwick and Aileen Stewart-Brown

In 1925, British physicist James Chadwick married Aileen Stewart-Brown in Liverpool, England. Their partnership fostered a supportive environment for Chadwick, crucial for his future discoveries in nuclear physics, including the neutron.