More than 14,000 Iraqis were captured in the first 24 hours of fighting. In 1993, Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney announced his resignation as Conservative Party leader. In 1994, Syria granted exit visas to all 1,000 Syrian Jews still living in the country, allowing them to travel abroad if they wished. In 1994, Dinah Shore, legendary U.S. singer and entertainer, died. For years, Pillsbury's Quick and Easy Bake-Off contest has resulted in new favorites for America's cooks.
Today's the day someone wins a cool million for their winning entry.
Holidays and more Much of the world celebrates Carnival. It is Baire Proclamation in Cuba. It is Independence Day in Estonia. Actor Barry Bostwick is 53. Actor James Farentino is 60.