What happened today in history?

In 1989, Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston married actress Robin Dearden, marking the beginning of a supportive and loving relationship that thrives in Hollywood. Their marriage is celebrated for its blend of personal commitment and professional collaboration.

In 1968, MLB star Reggie Jackson married his college sweetheart, Jennie Campos. Their union, celebrated amidst Jackson's rising career, ended in divorce by 1973, reflecting the challenges faced by those in the public eye.

Cary Grant 1942 British-American "His Girl Friday" actor Cary Grant (38) weds American heiress and socialite Barbara Hutton (29) - his second marriage, her third; divorce in 1945

In 1977, NFL coach Mike Ditka wed Diana Trantham in Dallas County, Texas. This significant event marked a new chapter in Ditka's life, intertwining his personal and professional journeys during his rise to coaching fame.

Warren G. Harding 1891 Future US President Warren G. Harding (25) weds American newspaper publisher and divorcée Florence Kling DeWolfe (30) in Marion, Ohio, until his death in 1923

On July 8, 1835, the British mathematician Ada Byron married William King, who later became the Earl of Lovelace. This partnership not only shaped Ada's legacy in mathematics but also significantly contributed to the future of computing.

In 1830, French magician Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin married Josèphe Cecile Houdin, forging a legendary partnership in the world of magic. Their hyphenated name became a symbol of transformation in performance art.

In 1800, British politician George Canning married Scottish heiress Joan Scott at St George's Anglican Church in London. This significant union would influence Canning's political career until his death in 1827.

On April 24, 1551, William I of Orange married Anna van Egmont, a union that forged important political alliances in the Netherlands. Their marriage marked a significant moment in history, intertwining their fates until Anna's untimely death in 1558.