ON THIS DAY
On this day in 1835, the very first railroad in Germany opened, for those of you keeping tracks.
In 1842, The New York Philharmonic gives its first performance. Afterwards, the conductor was reported to have said, "An audience! That's what we forgot!"
71 years ago today, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It was a day not to forget. Now, there are very few left who remember.
At dawn on Sunday, December 7, 1941, six Japanese carriers launched a first wave of 181 planes composed of torpedo bombers, dive bombers, horizontal bombers and fighters against Pearl Harbor, on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Here's a look back at that terrible day, which spurred the U.S. to enter World War II:
The attack wasn't just on Pearl Harbor, but included other military installations on the island. Huge losses were also suffered at Hickam, Wheeler and Bellows airfields, Ewa Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneoshe Bay Naval Air Station and Schofield Barracks.
The attack by 183 Japanese planes began at 8:02 a.m., as most people were waking up for what they thought was a quiet Sunday.
Less than two hours later, 2,280 American servicemen and 68 civilians were dead, and 1,109 were wounded.
Eight battleships were damaged and five were sunk, while three light cruisers, three destroyers, three smaller vessels and 188 aircrafts were lost.
The USS Arizona went down only nine minutes after being hit by a 1,760-pound bomb. Killed in the horrendous explosion were 1,177 crewmen.
Things could have been even worse, if not for a goof by Japanese strategists. Their main targets were the U.S. fleet's aircraft carriers -- most of which were out of port that day.
Pearl Harbor Movie Trivia
What was the first movie about Pearl Harbor? ("Secret Agent Of Japan, 1942)
How many movies about Pearl Harbor were made in 1942? (Five: "Secret Agent Of Japan," "Little Tokyo, USA." "Across The Pacific," "Remember Pearl Harbor" and "Submarine Raider")
Why was the movie "December 7, 1941" first released in a 30 minute version, cut down from the original 84 minute version? (Because of its critique of the military's lack of preparation -- Edited by the military before the 1943 release)
What 1943 movie about Pearl Harbor was re-released in 1991? (December 7, 1941." The movie has original clips of the actual attack. The full version was re-released in 1991)
What was the first Japanese movie about Pearl Harbor? ("I Bombed Pearl Harbor" released in 1961)
Pearl Harbor Movie List:
"Secret Agent of Japan," 1942
"Little Tokyo, USA," 1942
"Across The Pacific," 1942
"Remember Pearl Harbor," 1942
"Submarine Raider," 1942
"December 7, 1941," 1943
"Air Force," 1943
"Blood on the Sun," 1945
"From Here to Eternity," 1953
"Hell's Half Acre," 1954
"The Revolt of Mamie Stover," 1956
"Jungle Heat," 1957
"I Bombed Pearl Harbor," (Taiheiyo no Arashi), 1961
"In Harms Way," 1965
"Admiral Yamamoto," 1968
"Tora! Tora! Tora!," 1970
"Midway," 1976
"Pearl," ABC, 1978-1979, TV Mini-series
"From Here to Eternity," NBC, 1979, TV Version
"The Final Countdown," 1980
"Imperial Navy," 1980
"The Winds of War," ABC, 1983, 18-hour TV Series about WWII
"War and Remembrance," ABC, 1988, Sequel to "The Winds of War"
"Pearl Harbor," 2001
In 1961 June Carter and Johnny Cash appeared in concert together for the first time in Dallas. Years later, concert goers said it was remarkable how much they looked like Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon.
On this date in 1973, the world banana-eating record was set at 17 in two minutes.
So, if you're looking to put yourself in the record books today, there's your challenge.
Sadly, three people were injured by the peels while trying to walk past him.
I'm surprised it took the grocery store two minutes to find him eating bananas before kicking him out.
He never had a leg cramp again.
In 1974, Ricky Fataar quit the Beach Boys, which came as a shock to a lot of people, especially those who had no idea he was even with the Beach Boys.
On this date in 1982, Texas switched from the electric chair to lethal injection. Same results, but at least their power bill did go down.
The trademark for Marshmallow Peeps was registered on this day in 1982.
On this date in 1984, South African President Tutu met with our President Reagan. Reagan's first question: so, where's your ballet outfit?
In 1993, the Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders suggested that the government study the impact of drug legalization. Some thought she was high.
Singer Aaron Carter turns 28 today. A while back, everyone got to know him a little better on "Dancing with the Stars" until he was voted off.
Terrell Owens turns 42 today and still won't accept he can't play football anymore.
Edd Hall, former announcer for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, turns 57 today. Things aren't going too good for him these days. He's had to sell one of the d's from his first name.
Former NBA star Larry Bird turns 59 today. Unfortunately, a Sesame Street character already had what would have been the perfect nickname for him. I still don't know how he made that shot in the old McDonald's commercial.
Singer/songwriter Tom Waits is 66. It's not an act, he really is that way. He's got a raspy voice. Back when he was growing, while the other kids were playing in sandboxes, he was eating his.
Ellen Burstyn who played the mom in the original "Exorcist," turns 83 today. As far as taking that movie role goes, she doesn't know what possessed her.
You know what they call it when an Elf on the Shelf takes a picture of himself? A Shelfie.
On this day in 1835, the very first railroad in Germany opened, for those of you keeping tracks.
In 1842, The New York Philharmonic gives its first performance. Afterwards, the conductor was reported to have said, "An audience! That's what we forgot!"
71 years ago today, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It was a day not to forget. Now, there are very few left who remember.
At dawn on Sunday, December 7, 1941, six Japanese carriers launched a first wave of 181 planes composed of torpedo bombers, dive bombers, horizontal bombers and fighters against Pearl Harbor, on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Here's a look back at that terrible day, which spurred the U.S. to enter World War II:
The attack wasn't just on Pearl Harbor, but included other military installations on the island. Huge losses were also suffered at Hickam, Wheeler and Bellows airfields, Ewa Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneoshe Bay Naval Air Station and Schofield Barracks.
The attack by 183 Japanese planes began at 8:02 a.m., as most people were waking up for what they thought was a quiet Sunday.
Less than two hours later, 2,280 American servicemen and 68 civilians were dead, and 1,109 were wounded.
Eight battleships were damaged and five were sunk, while three light cruisers, three destroyers, three smaller vessels and 188 aircrafts were lost.
The USS Arizona went down only nine minutes after being hit by a 1,760-pound bomb. Killed in the horrendous explosion were 1,177 crewmen.
Things could have been even worse, if not for a goof by Japanese strategists. Their main targets were the U.S. fleet's aircraft carriers -- most of which were out of port that day.
Pearl Harbor Movie Trivia
What was the first movie about Pearl Harbor? ("Secret Agent Of Japan, 1942)
How many movies about Pearl Harbor were made in 1942? (Five: "Secret Agent Of Japan," "Little Tokyo, USA." "Across The Pacific," "Remember Pearl Harbor" and "Submarine Raider")
Why was the movie "December 7, 1941" first released in a 30 minute version, cut down from the original 84 minute version? (Because of its critique of the military's lack of preparation -- Edited by the military before the 1943 release)
What 1943 movie about Pearl Harbor was re-released in 1991? (December 7, 1941." The movie has original clips of the actual attack. The full version was re-released in 1991)
What was the first Japanese movie about Pearl Harbor? ("I Bombed Pearl Harbor" released in 1961)
Pearl Harbor Movie List:
"Secret Agent of Japan," 1942
"Little Tokyo, USA," 1942
"Across The Pacific," 1942
"Remember Pearl Harbor," 1942
"Submarine Raider," 1942
"December 7, 1941," 1943
"Air Force," 1943
"Blood on the Sun," 1945
"From Here to Eternity," 1953
"Hell's Half Acre," 1954
"The Revolt of Mamie Stover," 1956
"Jungle Heat," 1957
"I Bombed Pearl Harbor," (Taiheiyo no Arashi), 1961
"In Harms Way," 1965
"Admiral Yamamoto," 1968
"Tora! Tora! Tora!," 1970
"Midway," 1976
"Pearl," ABC, 1978-1979, TV Mini-series
"From Here to Eternity," NBC, 1979, TV Version
"The Final Countdown," 1980
"Imperial Navy," 1980
"The Winds of War," ABC, 1983, 18-hour TV Series about WWII
"War and Remembrance," ABC, 1988, Sequel to "The Winds of War"
"Pearl Harbor," 2001
In 1961 June Carter and Johnny Cash appeared in concert together for the first time in Dallas. Years later, concert goers said it was remarkable how much they looked like Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon.
On this date in 1973, the world banana-eating record was set at 17 in two minutes.
So, if you're looking to put yourself in the record books today, there's your challenge.
Sadly, three people were injured by the peels while trying to walk past him.
I'm surprised it took the grocery store two minutes to find him eating bananas before kicking him out.
He never had a leg cramp again.
In 1974, Ricky Fataar quit the Beach Boys, which came as a shock to a lot of people, especially those who had no idea he was even with the Beach Boys.
On this date in 1982, Texas switched from the electric chair to lethal injection. Same results, but at least their power bill did go down.
The trademark for Marshmallow Peeps was registered on this day in 1982.
On this date in 1984, South African President Tutu met with our President Reagan. Reagan's first question: so, where's your ballet outfit?
In 1993, the Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders suggested that the government study the impact of drug legalization. Some thought she was high.
Singer Aaron Carter turns 28 today. A while back, everyone got to know him a little better on "Dancing with the Stars" until he was voted off.
Terrell Owens turns 42 today and still won't accept he can't play football anymore.
Edd Hall, former announcer for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, turns 57 today. Things aren't going too good for him these days. He's had to sell one of the d's from his first name.
Former NBA star Larry Bird turns 59 today. Unfortunately, a Sesame Street character already had what would have been the perfect nickname for him. I still don't know how he made that shot in the old McDonald's commercial.
Singer/songwriter Tom Waits is 66. It's not an act, he really is that way. He's got a raspy voice. Back when he was growing, while the other kids were playing in sandboxes, he was eating his.
Ellen Burstyn who played the mom in the original "Exorcist," turns 83 today. As far as taking that movie role goes, she doesn't know what possessed her.
You know what they call it when an Elf on the Shelf takes a picture of himself? A Shelfie.
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