Theodore Roosevelt History: January 6, 1919 - Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President 1901 - 1909, dies in New York at 60 April 29, 1910 - Ex-president Theodore Roosevelt visits Amsterdam January 1, 1907 - President Theodore Roosevelt shakes a record 8,513 hands in 1 day December 10, 1906 - President Theodore Roosevelt (1st American) awarded Nobel Peace Prize April 14, 1906 - President Theodore Roosevelt denounces "muckrakers" in U.S. press March 17, 1906 - President Theodore Roosevelt uses term "muckrake" December 6, 1904 - Theodore Roosevelt confirms Monroe-doctrine (Roosevelt Corollary) November 8, 1904 - President Theodore Roosevelt (R) defeats Alton B Parker (D) February 29, 1904 - Theodore Roosevelt, appoints 7 man committee to study Panama Canal May 14, 1903 - President Theodore Roosevelt visits San Francisco October 12, 1901 - Theodore Roosevelt renames "Executive Mansion," "The White House" September 2, 1901 - Vice President Theodore Roosevelt advises, "Speak softly and carry a big stick" October 27, 1880 - Theodore Roosevelt marries Alice Hathaway Lee, on his 22nd birthday
More Notable Birthdays on October 27:
1958 - Simon Le Bon, rock vocalist, Duran, Duran-Hungry Like the Wolf
1952 - Roberto Benigni, born in Manciano, Italy, actor, comedian, screenwriter, best known for movie, 'Life Is Beautiful', Academy-Award winner for Best Actor
1939 - John Cleese, born in Weston-super-Mare, England, comedian, Monty Python
1923 - Roy Lichtenstein, born in New York City, Pop art painter, painted comic book panels