On this day in 1979, Laura and Scotty (Genie Francis and Kin Shriner) were married on General Hospital. One fateful night on a dance floor with Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary) would ruin their marriage forever. Luke raped Laura and in one of the most controversial moves in daytime history. The rape was rewritten as a 'seduction' and Laura fell in love with Luke.
In 2004 - Gina Tognoni made her debut in the role of Dinah Marler on Guiding Light. Tognoni would be the fourth actress to play the role, previously vacated by Wendy Moniz. Following the cancellation of the show in 2009, Tognoni opted out of her contract early.
In 2005 - General Hospital star Kelly Monaco, and partner Alec Mazo, won the Mirror Ball trophy on the first season of ABC's reality TV competition series, Dancing With The Stars. Due to controversy over the late blossoming Monaco winning the coveted mirror ball over the consistently high scoring soap opera veteran, John O'Hurley and partner, Charlotte Jorgensen, a special rematch episode was held and O'Hurley and his dancing partner were crowned the champions.