ON THIS DAY
On this date in 1227 the Mongol leader Genghis Khan died in 1227. Back in the days before brushing teeth, they would hold contests to see who had the most buildup on their teeth. The event was known as the Khan Film Festival.
In 1587, Virginia Dare became the first white child of English parents to be born on American soil. Most Native Americans felt the same way: "Well, there goes the neighborhood!"
On this date in 1894, congress established the Bureau of Immigration, which surprises a lot of people -- there is one? How they got all those people into a bureau -- how many drawers must have that had? -- is beyond me?
In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to ever make a non-stop trip across the U.S.! Her secret: no brakes!
On this date in 1958, an investigation began in the TV game show scandal. Those who were convicted had a choice of 20 years of probation or what was behind door number 2. Investigators said they would be right back after these brief messages.
In 1960 that the first oral contraceptive, "Enovid 10" was introduced on the market. It quickly became known as "the pill" and "No's" suddenly became "Maybe's." Well, if you don't include the phrase, "I've got such a headache!"
On this date in 1962, at Liverpool's Cavern Club, the Beatles introduced their new drummer -- Ringo Starr. Even then, people said, "Who?"
In 1986, the world record from Drumming was set at 44 days and 1 hour. It was also the same day the record was set for losing your patience by the drummer's upstairs neighbor: at 44 days and 59 minutes.
In 1587, Virginia Dare became the first white child of English parents to be born on American soil. Most Native Americans felt the same way: "Well, there goes the neighborhood!"
On this date in 1894, congress established the Bureau of Immigration, which surprises a lot of people -- there is one? How they got all those people into a bureau -- how many drawers must have that had? -- is beyond me?
In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to ever make a non-stop trip across the U.S.! Her secret: no brakes!
On this date in 1958, an investigation began in the TV game show scandal. Those who were convicted had a choice of 20 years of probation or what was behind door number 2. Investigators said they would be right back after these brief messages.
In 1960 that the first oral contraceptive, "Enovid 10" was introduced on the market. It quickly became known as "the pill" and "No's" suddenly became "Maybe's." Well, if you don't include the phrase, "I've got such a headache!"
On this date in 1962, at Liverpool's Cavern Club, the Beatles introduced their new drummer -- Ringo Starr. Even then, people said, "Who?"
In 1986, the world record from Drumming was set at 44 days and 1 hour. It was also the same day the record was set for losing your patience by the drummer's upstairs neighbor: at 44 days and 59 minutes.
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