ON THIS DAY
The U.S. Marine Corps was established way back in 1775, to augment naval forces in the Revolutionary War. The recruiting headquarters was set up by Captain Samuel Nicholas in the Tun Tavern on Water Street in Philadelphia, which is considered to be the birthplace of the Marines. After success in many campaigns, the Corps was abolished at the close of the Revolutionary War for reasons of economy. On July 11, 1798, Congress ordered the creation of the Corps, named it the United States Marine Corps and directed that it be available for service under the Secretary of the Navy. Here are some famous U.S. Marines:
- Colonel John Glenn: U.S. Senator (D-OH) for four terms starting in 1974; He became the oldest person to travel into space in 1998.
- Ed McMahon: Flew more than 80 missions as a Marine fighter pilot in World War II and Korea before sitting on Carson's couch.
- Bea Arthur: Before "Golden Girls," Arthur did a hitch with the Marines during World War II.
- Corporal Gene Hackman: served six years from 1946-1952 in China, Japan and Hawaii; 2-time Oscar-winning actor for his roles in "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven."
- Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North: became well-known during the Iran-Contra hearings, but has since made a name for himself as a host on Fox News.
- F. Lee Bailey: Marine pilot; well-known lawyer.
- Pete Wilson: former governor of California.
- David N. Dinkins: first African-American Mayor of New York City (1990-1993).
- Dan Rather: 60 Minutes (1975-1981); CBS Evening News (1981-2005).
- Bernard Shaw: CNN Evening News.
- Keith Jackson: "Voice of the NCAA," college football announcer.
- Ken Norton: former Heavyweight Boxing Champion, 3-time All-Marine Boxing Champion.
- Harvey Keitel: served in Lebanon; Reservoir Dogs, and Pulp Fiction.
- Steve McQueen: enlisted and served as a mechanic/tank driver for three years. Television and film actor, "The Thomas Crown Affair" and "Papillon."
- Drew Carey: served in the USMCR from 1981-1986; actor and comedian, "The Drew Carey Show" and "Who's Line is it Anyway?"
On this date in 1801, the state of Kentucky outlawed dueling.
- Especially banjos.
- It passed by a large margin, although some of the older legislators admitted later that they thought they said "duet-ing."
- If you wanted to do anything like that, you had to do it by yourself.
- It was actually, because of a typo. They were originally trying to outlaw drooling.
In 1871, Stanley found Livington in Africa. After years of searching, the man they were looking for was finally found. They sound like Democrats.
On this date in 1891, the very first Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting was held in Boston. It was like the original Tea Party, except this time, they actually served tea.
On this date in 1969, the children's program "Sesame Street" debuted on PBS. Of course, it was sponsored by the letter A and the number 1... in other words, by a steak sauce.
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald happened on November 10, 1975. Yep, 40 years ago, a ship went down and Gordon Lightfoot's career went up.
Miranda Lambert turns 32 today. I don't know if you heard, but she's single.
The Comeback Kid, Tracy Morgan, turns 47 today.
MacKenzie Phillips turns 56 today, much to everyone's surprise. A few years ago, she told us more about her personal life than anyone really wanted to know.
Greg Lake turns 67 today. He was the Lake of Emerson, Lake and Palmer. No, it was not a law firm.
Forget-Me-Not Day -- Here are five signs you're getting forgetful.
- What list?
- You just remembered you were supposed to pick up your wife three years ago
- You ate a TV dinner without cooking it... or taking it out of the box
- You don't remember the number for "9-1-1"
- You went to work and forgot to take your car
World Kindness Week -- November 9-16
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