2014 Event Jimmy Fallon officially replaces Jay Leno in his first broadcast as host of 'The Tonight Show' 2014 Event Jay Leno, entertainer and host of 'The Tonight Show', says goodbye after 22 years of hosting the show; he will be replaced with Jimmy Fallon beginning February 17 2013 Event The U.S. TV network NBC announces Jay Leno, host of 'The Tonight Show' will leave in the spring of 2014, and be replaced by comedian Jimmy Fallon 1980 Death George H. Fallon, American Politician 1974 Birthday Jimmy Fallon, born in Brooklyn, New York, comedian, actor, television host of 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon', appeared on 'Saturday Night Live' television show 1972 Birthday Trisha Fallon, Australian basketball forward 1996 Olympics bronze 1970 Birthday Catriona Fallon, born in Burlingame, California, rower, Olympics-4th-92, 96 1963 Event U.S. performs underground nuclear test at Fallon Nevada 1902 Birthday George H. Fallon, American Politician