Today is Thursday, October 25. There are 60 days until Christmas.

On this date in 1939, nylon stockings went on sale in the U.S. for the first time.

In 1962, author John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature.

In 1964, the Rolling Stones made their first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show."

In 1971, Walt Disney World was dedicated in Orlando, Florida.

In 1978, the horror film "Halloween" premiered in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Today is Greasy Food Day, Sourest Day, and Chuckie, the Notorious Killer Doll Day.

Happy Birthday to Actress Marion Ross, Marion Cunningham on the sitcom "Happy Days" is 90.

Political consultant and TV personality James Carville is 74.

Emmy Award-winning voice talent Nancy Cartwright, who voices Bart Simpson, is 61.

Pop star Katy Perry is 34.

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