Actor Tim Robbins, 68, was born on Oct. 16, 1958 in West Covina, Calif. He is best known for his roles in the films The Shawshank Redemption, The Hudsucker Proxy, I.Q., Nothing to Lose and Mystic River.
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October 16, 2026
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1829 - In Boston, MA, the first modern hotel in America opened. The Tremont Hotel had 170 rooms that rented for $2 a day and included 4 meals.
Fact of the Day
Agatha Christie is considered the best-selling novelist of all time, with 2 billion books sold. She is also the most-translated author, with works in at least 103 languages.
Nature Oddities
There are about 500 horses on Sable Island that are legally protected by the Canadian government.
Food and Drink
Chipotle Mexican Grill uses 97,000 pounds of avocado per day. Each batch of fresh guacamole requires between 48 and 70 avocados, and each location prepares multiple batches daily by hand.