Welcome to a unique page that combines historical events, celebrity birthdays, and the joyful world of dog names. This page is inspired by pivotal events that occurred on this day, marking significant strides in health and diplomacy. We commemorate the establishment of the March of Dimes by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1938, a beacon of hope in the fight against poliomyelitis. We also remember the second Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) signed in 1993 by President George Bush and Russian President Boris Yeltsin, a testament to international cooperation and peace.
As we venture into the world of dog names, we draw inspiration from the achievements of distinguished individuals born on this day. Among them are Eli Manning, a former American football quarterback who played his entire 16-year career for the New York Giants, winning two Super Bowl championships and being named Super Bowl MVP twice. We also celebrate the birth of Matt Ross, a versatile talent who is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, best known for his role in the HBO series 'Silicon Valley'.
Our list of dog names also tips its hat to the iconic Mel Gibson, born this day in 1956. Gibson, an American actor and filmmaker, is revered for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as Max Rockatansky in the 'Mad Max' trilogy, and as Martin Riggs in the 'Lethal Weapon' film series. Each of these figures and events bring a certain charisma, strength, and charm that can be reflected in your pet’s name. So, whether you are bringing home a new furry friend or simply want to explore unique dog names inspired by history and popular culture, this page is for you.
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Accord | Representing the agreement reached between Bush and Yeltsin in 1993 |
Activist | Reflects the spirit of the women's rights movement led by Lucretia Mott |
Alone | A nod to Alex D. Linz's role in 'Home Alone 3' |
Anchor | A tribute to Bryant Gumbel's anchoring career, especially his last 'Today' show in 1997 |
Animated | This name is a nod to Jason Marsden's voice roles in animated films |
Aretha | This name is a tribute to Aretha Franklin, the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame |
Austin | Honoring Stephen F. Austin's 1823 colonization in the region of the Brazos River in Texas |
Automobile | Marking the first use of the term 'automobile' in The New York Times in 1899 |
Babe | Named after the legendary baseball player Babe Ruth |
Bangalter | Named directly after Thomas Bangalter |
Bar | This name is a short form of J.R. Moehringer's memoir, 'The Tender Bar' |
Bassist | A tribute to John's role in Led Zeppelin |
Belson | Named after the character Matt Ross played in 'Silicon Valley' |
Benito | Marking the year 1925 when Benito Mussolini announced his dictatorial powers over Italy |
Bipartisan | Symbolizing the divided control of the Senate and the House in the 113th Congress in 2014 |
Braveheart | A nod to Gibson's role in the iconic film 'Braveheart' |
Brazos | Named after the region in Texas where Stephen F. Austin began colonization |
Broadcast | In commemoration of the first televised U.S. Congressional proceedings, this name reflects the spirit of free expression and communication |
Buffalo | Inspired by Buffalo Springfield, the band Stephen Stills is known for |
Canal | In reference to the famous Panama Canal, symbolizing the 1990 U.S.-Panama agreement |
Capitol | Symbolizing the place of the 113th Congress convention in 2014 |
Captain | A tribute to Gavin's leadership during the 1993 tour to New Zealand |
Coleman | This name pays tribute to actor Dabney Coleman |
Colonizer | Stephen F. Austin's significant role in Texas' history |
Congress | Representing the political body convened in 2014 |
Cooper | A tribute to McKellar's character's last name in 'The Wonder Years' |
Crosby | Named after one of the members of the band Stephen Stills was part of, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young |
Curtain | Representing Gumbel's final bow on the 'Today' show in 1997 |
Dabney | This name is a direct homage to actor Dabney Coleman |
Daft | Inspired by Daft Punk, the music duo Thomas Bangalter was part of |
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Braveheart | A tribute to Scottish bravery and resilience |
Captain | In honor of Gavin's leadership role during the 1993 tour |
Celt | Signifying Gavin's Celtic roots |
Clan | Signifying unity and kinship, key elements in rugby |
Flanker | Named after a position in rugby, showcasing the sport's diversity |
Hastings | Honoring Gavin's surname |
Highlander | In honor of the Scottish Highland region |
Kilt | A symbol of Scottish heritage and identity |
Kiwi | A nod to the 1993 tour to New Zealand |
Laddie | A Scottish term for a young man, representing Gavin's youthful spirit |
Legend | Signifying Gavin's status in the sport of rugby |
Lion | Represents the British and Irish Lions team that Gavin was part of |
Lock | A rugby position, highlighting the sport's complexity |
Murrayfield | Named after the stadium where Gavin often played |
Piper | A nod to Scottish traditions |
Pitch | Depicts the field where rugby is played |
Punter | A playful reference to Gavin's kicking skills |
Rugby | A nod to Gavin's primary sport |
Scrum | Symbolizing a key element of rugby, the sport in which Gavin excelled |
Tackle | A tribute to Gavin's rugby skills |
Tartan | A classic Scottish pattern, representing Gavin's heritage |
Thistle | Symbolizing Scotland, Gavin's home country |
Try | Inspired by the scoring method in rugby |
Twickenham | In honor of the famous rugby stadium in England |
Union | Derived from the type of rugby Gavin played, rugby union |
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Bestseller | Signifying his success in the literary world |
Byline | An essential part of every journalist's work |
Column | Referencing the journalistic format |
Dateline | Another common term in journalism |
Editor | A critical role in any publication |
Feature | In honor of feature stories written by journalists |
Gonzo | Tipping the hat to a style of journalism |
Hardcover | Reminiscent of Moehringer's physical books |
Headline | A tribute to the power of a good headline |
Inkwell | Representing the traditional tools of a writer |
Journalist | In respect to his profession |
Lead | The beginning of a news story |
Memoir | A nod to his work as a memoirist |
Newswire | A term well-known in the journalism field |
OpEd | Acknowledging the opinion/editorial section of a newspaper |
Pressman | A vintage term for journalists |
Proofread | A nod to the crucial task of checking written material for errors |
Pulitzer | Honoring Moehringer's prestigious Pulitzer Prize achievement |
Quill | Symbolic of the writing profession |
Rewrite | For the numerous drafts it takes to create a masterpiece |
Scoop | Journalistic jargon for a news story |
Syntax | Reflecting the importance of sentence structure in writing |
Tender | Tribute to his famous memoir, 'The Tender Bar' |
Typeset | An homage to the traditional process of setting type for print |
Wordsmith | A salute to Moehringer's mastery over words |
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Academy | A reference to the prestigious award he won |
Actor | A reference to Ray Milland's profession |
Alcoholic | In reference to his role in 'The Lost Weekend' |
Award | Symbolizing the accolades he received |
Cinema | A tribute to his contribution in cinema |
Classic | A nod to his roles in classic films |
Director | A tribute to his directorial ventures |
Drama | A nod to his acting career in dramatic roles |
Film | Symbolizes his contribution to the film industry |
Glamour | A tribute to his glamorous Hollywood career |
Globe | A reference to his Golden Globe win |
Golden | An acknowledgment of his Golden Globe award |
Hollywood | A tribute to his successful career in Hollywood |
Lost | A reference to 'The Lost Weekend' |
Milland | Named after the actor's surname to pay tribute |
Oscar | A tribute to the Academy Award he won |
Play | A nod to his theatre background |
Raymond | A variation of the actor's first name |
Reel | A nod to his life on the big screen |
Rex | A reference to his lead role in 'Rex Harrison' |
Silverscreen | A reference to his work in the film industry |
Star | In recognition of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
Walk | A reference to his star on the Walk of Fame |
Weekend | Inspired by the title of the movie for which he won an Oscar |
Welsh | A nod to the actor's birthplace |
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Archie | Eli's father, who was a football player |
Blitz | This is a term used in football, the sport Eli played |
Champion | Eli has twice won the Super Bowl, making this fitting |
Clutch | Eli was known for his performance under pressure |
Cooper | Eli's older brother, who was also involved in football |
Drafted | This celebrates Eli's entry into the NFL |
Endzone | Eli's passes often ended up here |
Fumble | A term in the sport that Eli played |
Giant | A tribute to the New York Giants where Eli spent his career |
Gridiron | Honors Eli's career on the football field |
Hailmary | A term used in football, which Eli often executed |
Heisman | Eli was a finalist for this trophy in college |
Helmet | An essential part of Eli's uniform |
Huddle | This represents the team strategy discussions that Eli led |
Jersey | Eli's jersey number was 10 |
MVP | Eli was named Most Valuable Player twice in the Super Bowl |
OleMiss | Eli attended college here |
Passer | An homage to Eli's quarterback skills |
Peyton | Eli's older brother, also an accomplished football player |
Pigskin | A reference to the football that Eli threw |
Quarterback | This name commemorates Eli Manning's position in the game |
Scrimmage | Eli spent much of his time here |
Spiral | In honor of the perfect spirals Eli threw |
Touchdown | Eli had a knack for scoring touchdowns |
Touchdown | Eli had a knack for scoring touchdowns |
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Angel | After the character Angel Eyes in 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly' |
Blondie | A character's name in 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly' |
Bronson | In honor of Charles Bronson, who starred in 'Once Upon a Time in the West' |
Cassidy | A tribute to the famous Western outlaw Butch Cassidy |
Cheyenne | This name is selected to honor a character from 'Once Upon a Time in the West' |
Cinecittà | Leone often filmed at the Cinecittà studios in Rome |
Clint | To pay homage to Clint Eastwood, a star of Leone's films |
Colt | After the popular firearm in many Western movies |
Dollars | Inspired by Leone's 'Dollars Trilogy' |
Fonda | To honor Henry Fonda, a star in 'Once Upon a Time in the West' |
Gringo | Common term used in Spaghetti Westerns |
Gunsmoke | A reflection of the shootouts in Leone's films |
Harmonica | A character from 'Once Upon a Time in the West' |
Indio | This name pays tribute to the villain from 'For a Few Dollars More' |
Jill | After a character from 'Once Upon a Time in the West' |
Monco | Named after the character Eastwood played in 'For a Few Dollars More' |
Morricone | Ennio Morricone composed the score for many of Leone's films |
Noodles | In reference to a character from 'Once Upon a Time in America' |
Outlaw | Inspired by the lawless characters in Leone's films |
Rustler | This name reflects the cowboy and outlaw themes in Leone's movies |
Sergio | This name is chosen in direct honor of Sergio Leone |
Sheriff | Leone's films often featured a character in this role |
Spaghetti | Leone is famous for his 'Spaghetti Westerns' |
Tuco | A nod to a character from 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly' |
Western | A nod to the genre Leone is famous for |
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