 | “I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody.” Today is the birthday of outspoken feminist, comedian, and actress, Lily Tomlin. |
 | Liliuokalani, the last sovereign queen of Hawaii, was born on this day in 1838. |
 | “Sitting around the house playing the wife and mother is driving me crazy.” Singer Patsy Cline’s birthday is today. |
 | Solve a mystery in honor of Agatha Christie, who was born on this day in 1890. |
 | Sandra Day O'Connor was confirmed by the Senate as the first woman Supreme Court Justice, 1981. |
 | Today is the Autumn Equinox. |
 | Today marks the start of Banned Book Week. Visit www.ala.org/bbooks to see which of your favorite classics have been blacklisted from schools across the nation. |