ON THIS DAY
The Indian emperor who built the Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan, was born on this date in 1592. His sidekick also became famous by always introducing the Shah with, "Here-e-e-e-e-e-e-'s Jahanny!"
In 1778, the colonists set explosives afloat on the Delaware River to destroy the British fleet, but not one exploded. The only bomb was the idea.
On this date in 1896, German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen first described X-rays. What's to describe -- they're invisible! After rays A through W were shown to have no medical value.
In 1905, Perrine announced the discovery of Jupiter's 7th satellite, Elara. I have as much of a chance to remember that as I would be recalling the name of Larry King's 4th wife.
On this date in 1914, Henry Ford announced a minimum wage of $5 an hour.
- $5 an hour? Someone needs to tell our boss that it's gone up!
- $5 for an 8-hour work day? Today, babysitters get paid more than that. Nowadays that won't even buy you a pizza.
- Well, we get a buck more than that!
In 1948, the book "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male" was published. Like it was some big secret. It was that year's winner of the golden "Duh" award. Sadly, it was only a two-minute read.
On this date in 1972, President Nixon signed a bill into law that committed America to a reusable space ship. He was tired of having to save all the empties and take 'em back to the recycling center.
In 2004, Pete Rose admitted he had bet on baseball back when he was the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Up until now, the only way he could ever get into the Hall of Fame was to use the back door when the guard wasn't looking.
It's Epiphany Eve. Do you greet your wisemen on Epiphany Eve or Epiphany Day?
Bradley Cooper hits 41 today, like it would matter.
Dancing with the Stars' judge Carrie Ann Inaba is holding up a 10, but she's really 48 today.
Ted Lange, who played Isaac on the old "Love Boat" TV series turns 68. He's now cruising age.
Former NFL player Mercury Morris (Miami Dolphins) turns 69. The toughest part about being 69? Mercury rising.
Diane Keaton is only 70. Looks 50, but seems like she's been around for 80. We must follow her and discover the secret location of the fountain of youth.
Robert Duvall is 85 and can act his age or any age for that matter.
Former Vice-President Walter Mondale turns 88 today. He was Jimmy Carter's Al Gore. Wow, there's a whole lot of dissing going on in that last sentence. Walter chose Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate when he ran for president, the first woman on a major ticket. He chose her, even though a lot of people felt a woman's place is in the house... or the senate.
National Bird Day -- an annual holiday with half a million adherents who celebrate through birdwatching, studying birds, bird drinking games including 'bird date' and other bird-related activities.
A poll says that 48% of Americans say they don't have enough time to do what they want. One of these days, I'm going to make that list of the things I want to do. Just haven't found the time...
For Desert Radio AZ, I’m Crusty Windbreaker
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