ON THIS DAY

On this date in 1752, the very first U.S. fire insurance policy was issued in Philadelphia. Because it was new, they weren't taking chances and only ensured a wet sponge at an aquarium.

In 1929, the first regularly scheduled TV broadcasts begin (3 nights per week). The person who owned the TV said, "Oh, thank God! Finally, something to watch!"

On this date in 1947, B.F. Goodrich announced the development of the tubeless tire.

• Eventually, the people on the lake had nothing to float on.
• Ironically, while wearing tube sox.
• This forced several inner tube factories to go ahead and have their tubes tied.
• He never got tired of yelling at his employees, "No tube for you!"
• It caused a panic among kids, saying, "So what are we going to slide down snow on?"

In 1949, Siam changed its name to Thailand... after growing tired of the "Yes, Siam" jokes.

On this date in 1980, Wayne Newton bought the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, but was extremely disappointed to find out the genie's wishes had already been used up.