Actor Richard Roundtree is best remembered for his role as Det. John Shaft in the Shaft film series. He died of pancreatic cancer on Oct. 24, 2023 at the age of 81.
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October 24, 2026
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On This Day
1939 - Nylon stockings were sold to the public for the first time in Wilmington, Delaware.
Fact of the Day
The White House employs a chief calligrapher. The job includes writing invitations to dinners, greetings, and proclamations, and the position earns $104,200 a year.
Nature Oddities
In the 571 episodes of TV series “Lassie," the only character that actually fell down a well was Lassie.
Food and Drink
Movie theaters once banned popcorn to keep floors clean and quiet, but embraced selling it during the Great Depression because it was cheap and kept the theater doors open.