Today is: 

National Small Dog Day

This Day in History: 

1974: Nike receives patent for waffle-soled trainers—invented in a waffle iron

Today's Birthdays: 

Johnny Cash, 1932-2003
Michael Bolton, 73

This Day in Music
#1 in 2009

Crack a Bottle
Eminem, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent

This Day in Movies
#1 in 2009

Madea Goes to Jail