What happened today in history?

What happened
today in history?
[ Feb 12 ]

1948 - The Wedding of Dick Van Dyke and Margerie Willett

On February 12, 1948, actor Dick Van Dyke married Margerie Willett live on the radio show 'Bride and Groom'. They shared a complicated journey that ended in divorce in 1984 after a long separation, illustrating the complexities of love and fame.

Dick Van Dyke

1926 - Tony Bennett's 1952 Wedding to Patricia Beech

In 1952, renowned American singer Tony Bennett wed art student Patricia Beech at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan. Their union marked the blending of arts and romance, but ultimately ended in separation in 1965 and divorce in 1971.

Tony Bennett