What happened today in history?

What happened
today in history?
[ Nov 17 ]

1922 - The Wedding of Jack Kerouac and Joan Haverty

In 1950, writer Jack Kerouac married Joan Haverty, marking a significant personal event in the context of the Beat Generation. Their love influenced his writing, even as their tumultuous relationship mirrored the artistic upheaval of the era.

Jack Kerouac

1892 - Oliver Hardy's Marriage to Madelyn Saloshin

In 1913, film comedian Oliver Hardy married pianist Madelyn Saloshin in Macon, Georgia. Their union was significant yet short-lived, culminating in a divorce in 1921, as Hardy's comedic career began to take off.

Oliver Hardy