What happened today in history?

What happened
today in history?
[ Dec 27 ]

1980 - Pierce Brosnan's Wedding to Cassandra Harris

In 1980, Irish actor Pierce Brosnan wed Australian actress Cassandra Harris. This was his first marriage and her third; they shared a deep bond until her tragic death in 1991, marking a significant chapter in Brosnan's life.

Pierce Brosnan

1980 - The Divorce of Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard

In 2011, actress Zooey Deschanel and musician Ben Gibbard divorced due to irreconcilable differences. Their relationship, celebrated in the public eye, ended after a brief marriage, prompting discussions on the challenges of love in the limelight.

Zooey Deschanel

1931 - The Wedding of Roone Arledge and Joan Heise

Roone Arledge, a broadcasting pioneer, married Joan Heise in 1953 at St. Frances de Chantal Parish in Wantagh, New York. This event marked a significant personal and professional milestone for Arledge, who would go on to redefine television sports broadcasting.

Roone Arledge

1905 - Henry Fonda's 1950 Wedding to Susan Blanchard

In 1950, American actor Henry Fonda wed socialite Susan Blanchard in a glamorous New York City ceremony. Their marriage, however, would lead to divorce by 1956, illustrating the challenges faced by high-profile couples of that era.

Henry Fonda