ON THIS DAY
On this date in 1784, the Revolutionary War officially ended with the Treaty of Paris. That was the first Treaty of Paris. The more recent one had to do with not allowing video cameras in the bedroom.
In 1914, Ford much-improved their assembly line system by attaching a chain to each car being brought down the line.
- It worked much better than having the chains attached to the workers.
- Well, all the workers except for Django.
- Ford improved its assembly-line production of cars by strictly enforcing a "no assembly line dancing" policy.
"The Today Show" premiered on this date in 1952. Over 60 years of saying, we're going to talk about this, this and this... but first, this!
In 1953, Tito was elected president of Yugoslavia by the Yugoslav Parliament. I had no idea any of the Jacksons were even interested in politics.
On this date in 1954, Marilyn Monroe married baseball player Joe DiMaggio. Joe fell in love right away. It only took him 10-minutes to get to second base.
In 1960, Elvis Presley was promoted to sergeant in the U.S. Army.
- However, he wasn't very good at leading his men into battle. He would always tell them, "Wise men say only fools rush in..."
- Well, 1 for the money... 2, for the show... 3 to get ready now go Sarge, go!
On this date in 1966, that British singer David Jones changed his name to "David Bowie" to avoid confusion with Davy Jones. Absolutely true -- he was going to change it to Tom Jones... but then a singer with that name had a hit with "It's not unusual." So, he went Bowie.
In 1963, George C. Wallace was sworn in as governor of Alabama with the pledge "segregation now; segregation tomorrow; segregation forever!" Scary to think how recent that actually was...
On this date in 1981, The FDA approved the extended wear contact lens.
- Or was it that the extended the approved wear contact lens? Hmmm... lemme double-check that one.
- Of course, you needed wetting solution and the toughest part was always being invited to enough weddings to get some.
- It just went on to prove that if you want to replace glasses, you have to have contacts.
In 1993, David Letterman announced he was leaving NBC for another network. He was the Conan O'Brien of his time.
We're exactly a month away from Valentine's Day.
Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters celebrates number 47 today. I wish he'd leave those poor Foo's alone.
Jason Bateman, probably the most famous case of "Arrested Development," also turns 47 today.
L.L. Cool J. turns 48 today. I wonder what it would be like going through life with 75% of your name being initials. At what point does he just go by his regular name, James Todd Smith? You don't use a lot of frosting writing his name on the cake when 75% of his name is letters.
Funny guy Mark Addy turns 52 today. If you ever have a chance to catch his old series in reruns, "Still Standing," I think you'll get a laugh or two out of it.
Carl Weathers turns 68 today. He played "Apollo" in a Rocky movie. Apollo the boxer, not the theater.
Jack Jones, the singer who belted out "The Love Boat" is now as old as the passengers on board -- 78.
National Dress Up Your Pet Day -- It was founded to celebrate pets and to support the pet fashion community as a fun way. Dress Up Your Pet Day is a good opportunity to dress up your pet with sweaters, booties and fashion accessories.
A guy in England, who has been a sperm bank donor for 16 years, is said to be the father of over 800 kids. That's an all-time record for a non-NBA player.
The Playboy Mansion in L.A. is on the market for $200-million. The only catch: 89-year-old resident Hugh Hefner will be allowed to live there the rest of his life. And a warning -- he snores.
Actually, I don't think that's the only catch ever experienced at the Playboy Mansion.
By the way -- bunnies not included.
Bernie Sanders says the U.S. should have a serious national discussion about sexuality. It's been a lifetime dream of mine to talk about sex with a 74-year-old man.
Subway announced that its replacing its slogan "Eat Fresh" with a new one: "Stop bringing up Jared!"
Then there's the friend that's bitter because Los Angeles got a professional football team before Cleveland.
For Desert Radio AZ, I’m Crusty Windbreaker
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