By StephanieLee Elliott
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS
Eddie Jerome Vedder (born Edward Louis Severson III; December 23, 1964) is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and the lead vocalist and one of three guitarists for the rock band Pearl Jam. He previously was a guest vocalist for supergroup Temple of the Dog, a tribute band dedicated to the late singer Andrew Wood.
Vedder, who is known for his powerful baritone vocals, was ranked seventh on a list of “Best Lead Singers of All Time,” based on a readers’ poll compiled by Rolling Stone.
In 2007, Vedder released his first solo album as a soundtrack for the film Into the Wild (2007). His second album, Ukulele Songs, and a live DVD titled Water on the Road were released in 2011. His third solo album Earthling was released in 2022.
In 2017, Vedder was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Pearl Jam.
TODAY’S ALMANAC
Question of the Day
Advice of the Day
Home Hint of the Day
Word of the Day
Puzzle of the Day
Born
- Axel Fredrik Cronstedt (Swedish scientist) –
- Joseph Smith (religious leader; organized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) –
- Madam C. J. Walker (entrepreneur, philanthropist, social activist) –
- Robert Bly (poet) –
- Eddie Vedder (musician) –
Died
- Jack Webb (actor) –
- Marjorie Child Husted (home economist, helped create Betty Crocker) –
- Victor Borge (comedian & pianist) –
Events
- Saturn’s moon Rhea discovered–
- George Washington resigned as Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army and retired to his home at Mount Vernon, Virginia, with no inkling that he would be drafted to President 6 years later–
- A Visit From St. Nicholas, attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, first published–
- Part of Vincent Van Gogh’s left ear was cut off–
- Reginald Fessenden became the first person to transmit voice over a wireless radio–
- Transistor first demonstrated–
- Jeanne Sauvé was appointed governor-general of Canada–
- U.S. pilots, Dick Rutan and Jeanna Yeager, landed the experimental aircraft Voyager in California after a record 9-day 4-minute nonstop flight around the world without refueling–
Weather
- Ships were lost in a storm on Long Island Sound–
- Strong northerly winds generated a windchill of -100 degrees F in North Dakota–
- Williston, North Dakota, recorded a temperature of -50 degrees F–
- 9.6 inches of snow fell in Wilmington, North Carolina–
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