What happened today in history?

What happened
today in history?
[ Jul 4 ]

2015 - Billy Joel's Romantic Wedding at Governor Cuomo's Home

On July 4, 2015, music legend Billy Joel married equestrian Alexis Roderick at the home of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. This star-studded event marked a new chapter for both Joel and Roderick, surrounded by friends and family in a beautiful ceremony.

Billy Joel's Romantic Wedding at Governor Cuomo's Home

2008 - Samantha Power and Cass Sunstein's Wedding

In 2008, renowned journalist and diplomat Samantha Power wed law professor Cass Sunstein at the Church of Mary Immaculate in County Kerry, Ireland. Their wedding symbolized their shared values in advocacy and dedication to public service, bringing together two influential figures in a picturesque setting.

Samantha Power and Cass Sunstein's Wedding

2002 - The Wedding of Julia Roberts and Danny Moder

In 2002, Julia Roberts, the Oscar-winning actress, married cameraman Danny Moder at her stunning ranch in Taos, New Mexico. The intimate ceremony celebrated love, family, and their journey together, away from the limelight.

The Wedding of Julia Roberts and Danny Moder

1975 - Sara Ramirez's Dream Wedding

2012 Mexican-American "Grey's Anatomy" actress Sara Ramirez (36) weds TIMEC's business analyst Ryan Debolt in a private beachside ceremony in New York; separate in 2021

1940 - Gertrude Lawrence's Wedding: A Starry Union

On her 42nd birthday, the renowned British actress Gertrude Lawrence married American theater producer Richard Aldrich in 1940, marking a significant union in the theatrical world that lasted until her death in 1952.

Gertrude Lawrence's Wedding: A Starry Union

1908 - David Lean's 1960 Wedding to Leila Matkar

In 1960, British film director David Lean married his fourth wife, Indian actress Leila Matkar. Their union celebrated an artistic bond, although they divorced in 1978. Explore this fascinating chapter in cinematic history.

David Lean's 1960 Wedding to Leila Matkar

1882 - The Marriage of James Joyce and Nora Barnacle

James Joyce and Nora Barnacle, who met in 1904, finally married on June 4, 1931, in London. Their enduring love story was marked by both artistic collaboration and personal loyalty, lasting until Joyce's death in 1941.

The Marriage of James Joyce and Nora Barnacle