ON THIS DAY
On this date in 1773, the very first museum in the United States opened its doors. But it's what happened at night that inspired the movie.
It was on this date in 1839 that iron was first made with hard coal, which made Geritol very hard to swallow.
On this date in 1912, the town of Washta, Idaho, reached a temperature of minus 47 degrees.
- You had to get up and scrape off an inch of ice just to look out your eyeballs.
- It was so cold, Frosty the Snowman was seen collecting firewood.
- The old record of 46 hung in there for a long time until finally someone starting singing, "Let it go, let it go..."
In 1915, congress voted down the idea of giving women the right to vote. That never made sense to me. Why not let them share in the blame?
On this date in 1943, soybean "Victory Sausages" began replacing hot dogs in America's grocery stores. Up until then, they tried making at least one half of the hot dogs out of beef, pork or chicken, but times were tough... and it was just too hard to make both ends meat.
In 1945 During World War II, German forces in Belgium retreated during the Battle of the Bulge.
During January we're ALL fighting the Battle of the Bulge... and doing a slow retreat.
Batman debuted on ABC-TV way back in 1966. The first episode was "Hi Diddle Riddle," followed the next day by "Smack In The Middle" and starred Frank Gorshin as The Riddler. The series ran from 1966-1968.
- "Holy nightmare!"
- "Under this garb, we're perfectly ordinary Americans"
- "C'mon Robin, to the batcave. We haven't one moment to lose"
On this date in 1967, Green Bay beat Kansas City in the first-ever "Super Bowl."
- To show you how long ago that was, the best part of the game was the actual game, not the commercials.
- The big scandal at half-time was when a wardrobe malfunction revealed Anita Bryant's upper arm. Yep, times were different back then,
- That was back when Super Balls had just come out and it was a very confusing time.
Here's a story I bet you haven't heard before. Back in the 1960s, a toy was born called the Super Ball, that had super bouncing powers. After watching his children play with a Super Ball, Lamar Hunt, founder of the American Football League, coined the term "Super Bowl" in a July 25, 1966, letter to NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle.
In 1971, television was rocked with the debut of a new show called "All in the Family." A setback for Meatheads everywhere. I'm glad it was on back then. Today, it would be so different. For example, "Meathead" would also have to be available as "Tofurkey-head."
Glee's Naya Rivera has already lived a lifetime, but just turns 29 today. I feel a song breaking out any minute.
Melanie Jayne Chisholm turns 42 today. Back in her hey day, she was "Sporty Spice" of the Spice Girls. Today "Sporty Spice" sounds like a deodorant.
Rob Zombie turns the big 5-0 today... in this lifetime. I've said it before and I'll say it again: if I ever became a zombie, I'd just die.
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, turns 52 and is taking his family on a cruise, his treat. Yes, even in his personal life, he's offering free shipping.
Kirstie Alley is 65 today. By process of elimination, you know I meant years old, right? She was once on the show, "Cheers." The other day, I thought I saw her as part of a Cheers reunion... it turned out just to be her!
Rush Limbaugh turns 65 today. He's been Mr. Right to four wives and Mr. Far Right to everybody else.
The "Amazing Kreskin" turns 81 today. He's a mentalist, known for being able to read minds. Whenever he feels like a quick read, he visits President Bush.
I don't know why I watch the Golden Globes. I only know some of the movies and shows, don't know any of the actors and we only get to hear part of what Ricky Gervais has to say.
I was amused by the fact that so many winners at the Golden Globes got up on stage and spent an entire minute telling us how they were speechless.
This just in -- apparently while leaving the Golden Globes, Leonardo DiCaprio was mauled by a bear who took away his award.
Seen on Facebook: "I saw a guy at Starbucks today. He didn't have a smartphone, tablet or laptop. He just sat there, drinking his coffee. Like a psychopath."
Susan Sarandon has been named the new face of L'Oreal Paris at age 69. I'm assuming because she's worth it.
Justin Bieber was reportedly kicked out of ancient Mayan ruins in Mexico because he was climbing them. In Bieber's defense, how do you ruin ruins?
There's a new GoSun grill that uses solar energy to cook food. The only bad news is that it takes two years to grill a steak.
Dating site OkCupid is now allowing users to identify themselves who are involved in a relationship or are married but want to carry on with other people. So, the categories are now "Single," "Separated" or "The Never Prospers."
I just have to accept that I will never realize my dreams. Well, unless, of course, Jennifer Lawrence consents.
I’m Crusty Windbreaker, Desert Radio AZ News
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