ON THIS DAY
On this date in 1777, France is the first nation to recognize American independence.
- Ever since then, we've traveled there and spoke really loud so they could understand us, just to say thanks.
- It was a way for them to be forward-thinkers and rude at the same time.
- In fact, they were so inspired, they had a revolution of their own.
- They liked the idea of independence, but they wanted to do it together with someone.
In 1790, an ancient Aztec calendar stone was discovered in Mexico City. It was still in mint condition, because it was one of the first flip calendars and with the pages being made out of stone, they were just a pain to flip.
On this date in 1791, the very first one-way street opened in New York City and within minutes, there was a crash. Both drivers said they were only going one way.
In 1843, Charles Dickens published "A Christmas Carol." Christmas would never be the same. God bless us, everyone.
- People were so excited, over half of them planned to learn to read.
- Everyone had to hurry up and read it before Christmas.
- Until that time, people would have a Dickens of a time and not know what to call it.
- To this day, no one knows how the melody goes.
- Up until it came out, grumpy people would say, "Bah! Cabbage!" and it just wasn't as effective.
On this date in 1903, the Wright brothers became the first to fly an airplane in America.
- They stayed up for 12 seconds. I'm going to stop there.
- It was absolutely amazing -- only in the air 12 seconds and somehow, their luggage accidently went on to Pittsburgh.
- Of course, that record was shattered years later by LeBron James in that classic slam dunk of his.
Christmas is just a week from tomorrow!
Milla Jovovich turns 40 today. We'll always have "The Fifth Element." Her name has so many vowels, it could wipe out a Scrabble game in one play.
Country singer Tracy Byrd turns 49 today. If you know a country music fan, buy Tracy's CD and give them the Byrd.
Mr. President from "Independence Day," Bill Pullman, turns 62 today. Yes, he's older, but he's up for another invasion.
Bill Pullman turns 61 today. He was the president in "Independence Day," which taught us all a valuable lesson: in times of crisis, bring in Will Smith and Harry Connick, Jr.
Eugene Levy and his eyebrows turn 69 today.
Ernie Hudson, one of the original "Ghostbusters," turns the big 7-0. He ain't 'fraid of no ghosts. Who ya gonna call... several times... because he can't hear you?
Bernard Hill celebrates his 71st birthday today. He played the Captain in the movie, "Titanic." Sort of the George Bush of his time.
It’s National Maple Syrup Day
Italian archaeologists have discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck that was carrying thousands of jars of ketchup. We'll assume the shipment of French fries made it.
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