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In 1939 Frank Sinatra, 23, records "All Or Nothing At All" with the Harry James Band. In 1959 "Put Your Head On My Shoulders" by Paul Anka enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1962 "Theme From A Summer Place" by Percy Faith is certified gold. In 1963 "Be My Baby" by the Ronnettes (produced by Phil Spector) enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1963 "My Boyfriend's Back" by the Angels hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 3 weeks. In 1964 The Beatles' film "A Hard Days' Night" opens in London. In 1965 "I'm Henry The VIII, I Am" by Herman's Hermits is certified gold. In 1965 The Beatles perform at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA, the last concert of their 1965 U.S. tour. In 1967 Following the death of Brian Epstein, the Beatles announce they will assume management of their own affairs. In 1968 Private Eye magazine reports that John Lennon & Yoko Ono's album "Two Virgins"

Today In History...

In 1688 Preacher and novelist John Bunyan, author of "The Pilgrim's Progess," dies in London. In 1842 The U.S. Naval Observatory is authorized by an act of Congress. In 1881 The first U.S. tennis championships are played at Newport, RI. In 1886 The first major earthquake recorded in the eastern U.S. occurs at Charleston, South Carolina, killing up to 110 people. In 1886 Crocker-Woolworth National Bank is organized. In 1887 Thomas Edison patents the Kinetoscope, a device which produced moving pictures. In 1888 Mary Ann Nicholls is found murdered in London's East End in what is generally regarded as the first slaying of Jack The Ripper. In 1895 The first professional football game takes place in Latrobe, PA. In 1903 A Packard completes America's first transcontinental car trip, driving from San Francisco to New York in 52 days. In 1935 President Franklin Roosevelt signs an act prohibiting the export of U.S. arms to belligerents. In 1941 The radio program "The G

Born On This Day...

In 12 Roman emperor, Caligula (37-41) In 1663 French physicist, Guillaume Amontons (temperature measurement) In 1786 French chemist, Michel-Eugene Chevreul (chemistry of fats) In 1805 British auctioneer, Samuel Sotheby In 1821 Scientist, Hermann Von Helmholtz (conservation of energy) In 1840 Italian writer, Giovannini Verga (Eros) In 1842 Physicist/writer, Mary Putnam Jacobi In 1844 Author/feminist, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward In 1870 Italian educator/physician, Maria Montessori In 1880 Queen Wilhelmina of Netherlands (1890-1947) In 1889 A. Provost Idell, father of modern volleyball In 1897 Actor, Frederic March (Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde) In 1903 Radio/TV host, Arthur Godfrey (Talent Scout) [d: 3-16-83] In 1907 Saxophonist/composer, Edgar Sampson (Duke Ellington) [d: 1-16-73] In 1907 Editor, William Shawn (The New Yorker) [d: 12-8-92] In 1908 Novelist, William Saroyan (Time of Your Life) [d: 5-18-81] In 1913 English radio astronomer, Sir Bernard Lovell [d: 8-6-12] In 1914 Actor, Rich

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In 1889 Charles G. Conn of Elkhart, IN, patents the metal clarinet. In 1892 Fire seriously damages New York's original Metropolitan Opera House, located at Broadway and 39th Street. In 1962 Elvis Presley begins filming his next movie, "It Happened At The World's Fair." In 1962 Nat King Cole's album "Ramblin' Rose" is released. In 1964 The Beatles perform in Cincinnati to a crowd of 14,000. In 1965 Elvis Presley plays host to the Beatles in his Bel Air, CA, home. They met for the first and only time. A nervous Presley greets them while playing bass along with the music on a TV. John Lennon remembered the visit as one of the most exciting times of his life. In 1965 Bob Dylan's album "Highway 61 Revisited" is released. In 1966 The Beatles appear on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post. In 1966 "Cherish" by the Association enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1967 The Beatles manager Brian Epstein is found dead in London of a sleepi

Today In History...

In 1776 The Americans are defeated by the British in Battle of Long Island. In 1828 Uruguay is formally proclaimed independent at preliminary peace talks between Brazil and Argentina. In 1859 The first successful oil well is drilled near Titusville, PA, by Colonel Edwin L. Drake. In 1881 700 die when a hurricane hits Florida and the Carolinas. In 1883 Krakatoa volcano erupts killing 36,000 in Java and Sumatra. In 1894 The U.S. Congress passes the Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act, which contained a provision for a graduated income tax. It is later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1912 "Tarzan of the Apes" by Edgar Rice Burroughs appears as a magazine article. The first Tarzan novel is published 2 years later. In 1913 Lieutenant Peter Nestrov of the Imperial Russian Air Service performs a loop in a monoplane at Kieve, the first aerobatic maneuver in an airplane. In 1921 The Green Bay Packers are granted a NFL franchise. In 1928 60 nations agree to outlaw war with the Kellogg-B

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In 1770 German philosopher, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich In 1800 Congressman, Thomas Butler King (founded National Observatory) In 1809 Hannibal Hamlin, 15th U.S. vice president (1861-65) In 1858 Italian mathematician, Guiseppe Peano (symbolic logics) In 1863 Author/referee, George Hepburn (How to Play Basketball) In 1865 Charles Gates Dawes, 30th U.S. vice president (1925-29) In 1871 Novelist, Theodore Dreiser (Sister Carie, An American Tragedy) In 1874 German chemist, Carl Bosch (BASF; Nobel-1931) In 1877 Manufacturer/aviator, Charles Stewart Rolls (co-founded Rolls-Royce) In 1884 Actor, Harry Antrim (Miracle on 34th Street) In 1890 Painter, Man Ray (father of surrealism) In 1899 Novelist, C.S. Forester (The African Queen) In 1899 Actor, Byron Foulger (Wendall Gibbs-Petticoat Junction) In 1901 Actor/comedian, Al Ritz (The Ritz Brothers) [d: 12-22-65] In 1905 Actor, Frederick O'Neal (Wallace-Car 54 Where Are You) [d: 8-25-92] In 1908 Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th U.S. president (1963-1969) [

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In 1939 The Glenn Miller Orchestra completes a 14-week summer run at Glen Island Casino in New York that featured nightly radio broadcasts. In 1947 An audience at the Hollywood Bowl hears President Truman's daughter, Margaret, give her first public concert as a singer. In 1958 The Silver Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Pete Best and Stu Sutcliffe) begin a 4-month stint at clubs in Hamburg, Germany. In 1962 John Lennon marries Cynthia Powell in Liverpool who is already pregnant with Julian. In 1963 Frank Sinatra and his son Frank Sinatra Jr. appear on the cover of Life magazine. In 1965 When hundreds of Rolling Stone fans show up to wait for the group outside a taping at the BBC in Manchester, England, police hose them down. In 1965 Gary U.S. Bonds performs "Quarter To Three" on TV's "Where The Action Is." In 1966 The Beatles play at New York's Shea Stadium. In 1968 Ringo Starr temporarily quits the Beatles over a disagreement. In 1968 "People

Today In History...

In 1833 Britain abolishes slavery in the colonies; 700,000 slaves freed. In 1838 One of the first colleges for women, Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in South Hadley, MA, graduates its first students. In 1889 The first ship-to-shore wireless message is received. In 1914 Japan declares war on Germany during World War I. In 1919 The comic strip, "Gasoline Alley" premieres in the Chicago Tribune. In 1926 Silent film star Rudolph Valentino dies in New York at age 31. In 1927 Italian-born anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti are executed in Boston for the murders of two men during a 1920 payroll robbery in a case that had drawn widespread controversy. In 1939 Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign a non-aggression treaty. In 1942 Some 600 Luftwaffe bombers kill 40,000 at Stalingrad during World War II. In 1944 Romanian Prime Minister Ion Antonescu is overthrown, paving the way for his country to abandon the Axis in favor of the Allies. In 1955 The first one-day round-trip

Born On This Day...

In 1751 Publisher, John Fenno (founded the Gazette of the United States) In 1754 King Louis XVI of France (1774-93) In 1769 Naturalist, Georges Cuvier (science of comparative anatomy) In 1785 American naval hero, Oliver Hazard Perry In 1829 German historian/mathematician, Moritz Benedikt Cantor In 1842 Physicist/engineer, Osborne Reynolds (hydraulics, hydrodynamics) In 1849 British poet/editor, William E. Henley In 1869 American poet, Edgar Lee Masters (Spoon River Anthology) In 1871 Irish painter, Jack Butler Yeats In 1875 Physicist, William Henry Eccles (radio communication) In 1883 General, Jonathan M. Wainwright (Bataan-World War II) In 1890 Publisher, Harry Guggenheim (co-founded Newsday) In 1896 Businessman, Howard B. Johnson (restaurant/motel chain) In 1900 Composer, Ernst Krenek [d: 12-23-91] In 1905 Cartoonist, Ernie Bushmiller (Nancy) [d: 8-15-82] In 1906 Actor/boxer, John "Rags" Ragland [d: 8-20-46] In 1912 Dancer/actor, Gene Kelly (Singing in Rain) [d: 2-2-96] In

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Music Calendar...

In 1955 Bo Diddley makes his first appearance at New York's Apollo Theatre. In 1955 "Maybellene" by Chuck Berry enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1960 Connie Francis makes her acting debut in "Where The Boys Are," as filming begins in Fort Lauderdale. FL. In 1965 The Beatles perform at Comiskey Park in Chicago. In 1966 "Yellow Submarine" by the Beatles and "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" by the Temptations both enter the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1967 Elektra becomes the first record company to use the noise reduction technique called "Dolby." In 1968 Bobby Darin sells his music publishing company for $1 million. In 1969 Frank Zappa disbands the Mothers Of Invention, claiming he's "tired of playing for people who clap for the wrong reasons." In 1977 Johnny Rivers performs "Slow Dancin'" on "American Bandstand." In 1977 "Best Of My Love" by Emotions hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed the

Today In History...

In 1866 President Andrew Johnson formally declares the Civil War is over, even though the fighting had stopped months earlier. In 1914 German forces occupy Brussels, Belgium, during World War I. In 1918 Britain opens its offensive on the Western front during World War I. In 1920 America's first commercial radio station, "8MK" later "WWJ," begins daily broadcasts in Detroit, MI. In 1940 Leon Trotsky is assassinated in Mexico City by agents of Stalin. In 1940 British Prime Minister Winston Churchill pays tribute to the Royal Air Force, saying, "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. In 1948 The U.S. orders the expulsion of the Soviet Consul General in New York, Jacob Lomakin, accusing him of attempting to force the return of two consular employees to the Soviet Union against their will. In 1953 The Soviet Union publicly acknowledges the test detonation of a hydrogen bomb. In 1955 The first airplane to exceed 1800 mph - H.A

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In 1778 Bernardo O'Higgins, won independence for Chile In 1779 Swedish chemist, Jons Jakob Berzelius (atomic weights, symbols) In 1785 U.S. naval officer, Oliver "Hazard" Perry (Battle of Lake Erie) In 1831 Geologist, Eduard Seuss (basis for paleogeography and tectonics) In 1832 Inventor/balloonist, Thaddeus Lowe (artificial ice machine maker) In 1833 Benjamin Harrison, 23rd U.S. president (1889-1893) In 1860 French president, Raymond Poincare (1913-20) In 1873 Finnish architect, Eliel Saarinen In 1881 British newspaperman/poet, Edgar A. Guest In 1890 American science fiction author, H.P. Lovecraft In 1907 Cartoon voice, Alan Reed (original Fred Flintstone) [d: 6-14-77] In 1908 Announcer, Andre Baruch (Your Hit Parade, The Shadow) [d: 9-15-91] In 1908 Sociologist, Kingsley Davis (coined "population explosion") [d: 2-27-97] In 1908 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Alphonse Al Lopez [d: 10-30-05] In 1921 Novelist, Jacqueline Susann (Valley of the Dolls) [d: 9-21-74] In 192

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In 1957 Pat Boone appears on the cover of Newsweek. In 1957 Jerry Lee Lewis performs "Whole Lotta Shakin'" on ABC-TV's American Bandstand. In 1964 The Beatles open thir first U.S. tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. In 1964 "Everybody Loves Somebody" by Dean Martin is certified gold. In 1967 "I Dig Rock & Roll Music" by Peter, Paul & Mary enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1967 "All You Need Is Love" by the Beatles is #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1969 Miles Davis records his classic album "Bitches Brew" with Joe Zawinul, Chick Corea and Wayne Shorter. In 1971 Keith Richards appears on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. In 1972 Cindy Birdsong, the last original member of the Supremes, is replaced by Linda Lawrence. In 1972 Harry Chapin performs "Taxi" on ABC-TV's "American Bandstand." In 1972 "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1973 Kris Kristofferson

Today In History...

In 1812 The U.S.S. Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, defeats the British frigate Guerriere during the War of 1812. In 1848 The New York Herald reports the discovery of gold in California. In 1891 William Huggins describes astronomical application of spectrum. In 1929 The comedy program "Amos and Andy" debuts on NBC Radio. In 1934 Germany gives sole executive power to Adolf Hitler as Fuehrer. In 1942 More than 100,000 Canadian and British soldiers are killed in a raid against the Germans in Dieppe, France, during World War II. In 1942 The first American offensive in Pacific during World War II takes place at Guadalcanal. In 1950 ABC begins the tradition of Saturday morning children's shows. In 1951 The owner of the St. Louis Browns, Bill Veeck, sends in Eddie Gaedel, a 3-foot, 7-inch midget, to pinch-hit in a game against Detroit. Gaedel, whose function was to draw walks, was later barred from the game. In 1955 Severe flooding in the Northwest caused by the remnan

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In 1646 Astronomer, John Flamsteed (first astronomer royal of England) In 1765 Inventor, Robert Fulton In 1785 Clock manufacturer, Seth Thomas In 1790 Inventor, Edward John Dent (noted for his highly accurate clocks) In 1808 Inventor/engineer, James Nasmyth (steam hammer) In 1839 Singer, George Washington Johnson (made first tin-foil recording) In 1844 Finnish novelist, Minna Canth In 1851 Inventor/manufacturer, Charles E. Hires (root beer) In 1870 Presidential advisor, Bernard Baruch In 1871 Aviation pioneer, Orville Wright (The Wright Brothers) In 1878 Manuel Quezon, first president of Philippine Commonwealth In 1883 French fashion designer, Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel In 1889 Sinologist, Arthur Waley In 1900 Philosopher, Gilbert Ryle (Oxford philosophy) [d: 10-6-76] In 1902 American poet, Ogden Nash (I'm a Stranger Here Myself) [d: 5-19-71] In 1903 Actor, Claude Dauphin (April In Paris) [d: 11-17-78] In 1906 Inventor, Philo T. Farnsworth (Philco TV) [d: 3-11-71] In

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Britney Spears' father has agreed to step down as conservator. Cleveland has dropped to 372,624 residents in 2020. That's 6.1% less - or about 24,000 fewer residents -- than in 2010, when the city was home to 396,815 people. Prince Charles says he believes that Prince Andrew has no hope of returning to public life after the latest sexual assault allegations made against him. Speaking of the prince, a slice of cake from Prince Charles and Princess Diana's 1981 wedding has been sold for $2,565 at an auction. Dolly Parton has teamed up with bestselling author James Patterson to co-write her first novel, called "Run, Rose, Run." It's about a young woman who moves to Nashville to pursue her dreams as a musician. They had a new all-time record high in Italy yesterday when the temperatures reached 119 degrees in Sicily. Eminem's ex-wife, Kim Scott, was hospitalized last month following an alleged suicide attempt. We know its what fans want, and there were rumors

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Music Calendar...

In 1924 "The Prisoner's Song" by Vernon Dalhartis is the first country record to sell one million copies. In 1927 "Me And My Shadow" by Whispering Jack Smith is #1 on the charts. In 1952 Big Mama Thornton records "Hound Dog." In 1959 Bobby Darin signs a 6-picture deal with Paramount, worth an estimated $1 million. In 1962 "Roses Are Red" by Bobby Vinton is certified gold. In 1964 The Supremes record "Baby Love." In 1963 Elvis Presley's albums "Elvis' Christmas Album" and "Girls, Girls, Girls" are both certified gold. In 1965 The Beatles' soundtrack to the film "Help!" is released in the U.S. In 1965 Jefferson Airplane makes its first public appearance at the Matrix Club in San Francisco. In 1966 "You Can't Hurry Love" by the Supremes and "Black Is Black" by Los Bravos both enter the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1966 "Summer In The City" by The Lovin' Spoonful h

Today In History...

In 1521 Spanish conqueror Hernando Cortez captures present-day Mexico City from the Aztec Indians. In 1624 French King Louis XIII names Cardinal Richelieu his first minister. In 1642 Christiaan Huygens discovers the Martian south polar cap. In 1704 The Battle of Blenheim is fought during the War of the Spanish Succession, resulting in a victory for English and Austrian forces. In 1792 French revolutionaries imprison the royal family. In 1846 The American Flag is raised for the first time in Los Angeles, CA. In 1847 English astronomer J.R. Hind discovers the asteroid Iris. In 1889 William Gray of Hartford, CT, receives a patent for a coin-operated telephone. In 1910 Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, dies in London. In 1932 Adolf Hitler rejects the post of vice-chancellor of Germany, saying he was prepared to hold out "for all or nothing." In 1934 The satirical comic strip "L'il Abner," created by Al Capp, debuts. In 1942 Walt Disney's full-

Born On This Day...

In 1422 English author/printer, William Caxton (Histories of Troy) In 1625 Physician, Erasmus Bartholin (discovered double refraction) In 1655 Inventor, Johann Christoph Denner (clarinet) In 1756 Cartoonist, James Gillray (satire George III of England, Napoleon) In 1814 Physicist/astronomer, Anders Angstrom (study of light wavelengths) In 1818 Woman's Rights pioneer, Lucy Stone In 1860 Sharpshooter, Annie Oakley (Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show) In 1866 Businessman, Giovanni Agnelli (founded Fiat auto company) In 1867 Cartoonist/painter, George Luks (Hogan's Alley) In 1888 Inventor/engineer, John Logie Baird (television) In 1895 Actor, Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion-The Wizard of Oz) [d: 12-4-67] In 1898 Tennis Hall-of-Famer, Jean Borota (played in 35 Wimbeldons) In 1899 Director, Alfred Hitchcock (The Birds, Rear Window) [d: 4-29-80] In 1902 Actor, Regis Toomey (Mickey Rooney Show, Burke's Law) [d: 9-12-91] In 1902 German inventor, Felix Wankel (rotary-piston engine) [d: 10-9-

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