In 1955 RCA demonstrated the first music synthesizer. In 1958 Little Richard quit music at the height of his fame to attend evangelism college, where he stayed for 4 years. In 1959 Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper play Duluth, Minnesota, three days before their fatal plane crash. In 1963 17-year-old Neil Young performed his first professional gig at a country club in Winnipeg, Canada. In 1963 Tony Sheridan & the Beat Brothers recorded "What'd I Say" and "Ruby Baby." In 1963 The Beach Boys recorded "Surfin' USA." In 1968 "Judy In Disguise With Glasses" by John Fred & his Playboy Band and "Bend Me, Shape Me" by the American Breed were certified gold. In 1969 Bobby Darin walked off the "Jackie Gleason Show" when he was not allowed to sing "Long Line Rider." In 1970 Creedence Clearwater Revival began work on a TV special. In 1970 Phil Leash and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead were arrested on

In 1606 Guy Fawkes, convicted for his part in the Gunpowder Plot against the English Parliament and King James I, is executed. In 1862 Telescope maker Alvin Clark discovered the dwarf companion of Sirius. In 1865 General Robert E. Lee is named general-in-chief of the Confederate armies. In 1917 Germany serves noticed that it was beginning a policy of unrestricted submarine warfare. In 1934 President Franklin D. Roosevelt devalued the dollar about gold. In 1944 During World War II, U.S. forces began invading Kwajalein Atoll and other parts of the Japanese-held Marshall Islands. In 1945 U.S. Army Private Eddie Slovik was shot by an American firing squad in France during World War II, becoming the only American soldier executed for desertion since the Civil War. In 1948 The magnetic tape wire recorder was developed by Wireway. In 1949 "These Are My Children," TV's first soap opera, began on NBC. In 1950 President Harry Truman announced he had ordered the development of the h

In 1797 Austrian composer, Franz Schubert In 1830 Journalist, James Gillespie Blaine (co-founded Republican Party) In 1831 Inventor, Rudolph Wurlitzer (electric playing organs) In 1868 Chemist, Theodore Richards (atomic weights) (Nobel-1914) In 1875 American novelist Zane Gray (America West) In 1881 Physical chemist Irving Langmuir (Nobel-1932) In 1892 Comedian, Eddie Cantor (Colgate Comedy Hour) [d: 10-10-64] In 1894 Actor, Percy Helton (Homer Cratchit-The Beverly Hillbillies) In 1903 Actress, Tallulah Bankhead (Black Widow-TV's Batman) [d: 12-12-68] In 1903 Publisher, Gardner Cowles (founded Look Magazine) [d: 7-8-85] In 1912 Actor, John Boylan (Twin Peaks) [d: 11-16-94] In 1913 Football Hall-of-Famer, Don Hutson (Packers) [d: 6-26-97] In 1913 Football Hall-of-Famer, Wayne Millner (Redskins) [d: 11-19-76] In 1914 Boxer, "Jersey" Joe Walcott (heavyweight champ 1951-52) [d: 2-25-94] In 1915 TV personality Garry Moore (I've Got A Secret) [d: 11-28-93] In 1919 Baseball

 

In 1958 Little Richard enrolled at Oakwood theological college in Huntsville, AL, and later became an ordained Seventh-Day Adventist minister. In 1962 Chubby Checker had four albums in the U.S. top 10, the first time a non-middle-of-the-road act had achieved such success. In 1962 "Hey Baby!" by Bruce Channel entered the U.S. top 40 charts. In 1962 "Peppermint Twist - Part 1" by Joey Dee & the Starliters hit #1 on the U.S. top 40 charts and stayed there for 3 weeks. In 1962 "Can't Help Falling In Love" by Elvis Presley was certified gold. In 1963 Neil Sedaka appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show." In 1964 The Rolling Stones appeared as judges on the British "rate-a-record" TV show "Juke Box Jury." In 1967 The Beatles signed a 9-year worldwide contract with EMI records. In 1968 The Bee Gees played their first U.S. show in Anaheim, CA. In 1968 Otis Redding's single "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" entered

In 1880 Thomas Edison is granted a patent for an electric incandescentlamp. In 1888 The National Geographical Society is formed. In 1926 John Logie Baird makes the first public TV demonstration. In 1943 The first all-American air raid takes place against Germany during World War II, as some 50 bombers struck Wilhelmshaven. In 1944 During World War II, the Soviet Union announces the end of the deadly German siege of Leningrad, which had lasted more than two years. In 1945 During World War II, Soviet troops liberate the Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz and Birkenau in Poland. In 1948 The first tape recorder is sold. In 1951 The U.S. Air Force drops a one-kiloton atomic bomb on Frenchman Flats in the Nevada desert. In 1964 Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine tries for the Republican presidential bid. In 1967 A flash fire aboard the spacecraft Apollo I kills astronauts Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee. In 1967 Representatives from more than 60 nat

In 1756 Austrian composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart In 1832 Author/mathematician Lewis Carroll (Alice In Wonderland) In 1834 Chemist, Dmitri Mendeleev (periodic table of elements) In 1850 Labor leader Samuel Gompers (the first president of the AFL) In 1859 German emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II (1888-1918) In 1885 Broadway composer Jerome Kern (Showboat, Roberta) In 1891 Soviet writer, Ilya Ehrenburg In 1894 Fritz Pollard, an early black NFL star (1920-26) In 1895 Songwriter, Buddy DeSylva (DeSylva, Brown, and Henderson) In 1900 Admiral Hyman G. Rickover (modern nuclear navy) [d: 7-9-86] In 1901 Sports owner Art Rooney (Steelers) [d: 8-25-88] In 1903 Physiologist, John Carew Eccles (brain impulses) [d: 5-2-97] In 1905 Actor, Howard McNear (Floyd-Andy Griffith Show) [d: 1-3-69] In 1907 Actress, Joyce Compton (Mighty Joe Young) [d: 10-13-97] In 1908 Publisher/editor William Randolph Hearst Jr. [d: 5-14-93] In 1910 Actress, Joan Bennett (Elizabeth-Dark Shadows) [d: 12-7-90] In 1911 Actress, Bena

To come up with a renewable, biodegradable design material that eliminates a landfill waste stream, French designers propose covering the walls of your home with fish scales. In reality, the idea is an elegant tile made from fish scales. It's called Scalite, and it separates then combines naturally occurring minerals and the collagen in the fish scales to create a beautiful, durable, naturally fire-resistant tile. While it's difficult to zero in on reliable supply chains of fish scales, even on the most recycling-conscious continent of Europe, the square or rectangular tiles of Scalite are priced in between common natural stone like white Corian and marble, at about $35 per square foot. (GoodNewsNetwork)

Officials said that a 32-year-old man who was killed in a shooting in southern Kansas over the weekend was shot by a dog who stepped on a rifle. Upon arrival, deputies found a 32-year-old man from Wichita suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. CPR was performed, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was sitting in the front passenger seat of a pickup truck carrying hunting gear and a rifle in the backseat. The investigation concluded that a dog, which belongs to the owner of the vehicle, stepped on the gun in the backseat, causing it to fire a single round which killed the passenger. (BNONews)

More landlords are taking Twitter to court over unpaid rent, this time at the social media company's headquarters in San Francisco and its British offices-the latest sign that owner Elon Musk's extreme cost-cutting strategy includes simply not paying the bills. According to California court documents, Twitter is facing a lawsuit over allegations it failed to pay rent for its head office. Meanwhile, the owner of its premises in central London said it's taking the company to court over rental debt. Musk is slashing costs after his $44 billion deal last year to buy Twitter left the company on the hook for about $1 billion in annual interest payments. This month, Twitter has already been taken to court for falling behind on rent at another San Francisco office. (Newser)

A British Columbia artist earned a Guinness World Record when she used spices to paint a butterfly measuring 908.39 square feet. Preethi Vijay of Surrey used turmeric, paprika, and clove in her painting, which Guinness World Records confirmed as the world's largest spice painting. Vijay, a former software engineer, is a self-taught artist who now sells her works on social media. The artist said she became interested in working with natural materials and loved working with coffee. Then she suddenly had this idea to work with spices like turmeric and paprika -- vibrant colors. Vijay said the giant cloth for her record-breaking spice painting was sourced from her hometown of Chennai, India, and her paint was made from a mixture of 11 pounds of spices. (UPI)

During a recent excursion to the icy plains of Antarctica, an international team of researchers discovered five new meteorites - including one of the largest ever found on the continent. The rare meteorite is about the size of a cantaloupe but weighs 17 pounds. The specimen is one of only about 100 that size or larger discovered in Antarctica, a prime meteorite-hunting location where more than 45,000 space rocks have been tracked down. The exceptional find is heading to the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels, where it will be studied. And Maria Valdes, a research scientist at Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History and the University of Chicago who was part of the expedition team, has kept some of the material for her own analysis. (CNN)

Not all heroes wear capes, remember? Sometimes they drive milk trucks. A Michigan county sheriff's department received a call at almost 3 a.m. and responded to find a 57-year-old tanker truck driver and an overturned truck. The driver was headed southbound when a northbound SUV crossed the center line into the southbound lane. Instead of pulling a "Mad Max: Fury Road" move and killing the SUV driver, the truck driver swerved to avoid the collision. Deputies said alcohol was not a factor in the truck driver's actions. Since 18-wheelers don't like the word "swerve," the truck rolled on its side in a field next to the road. Since tanker trailers don't like the word "rolled," it disgorged 12,000 gallons of milk into the area. The driver, who was wearing a seatbelt and wasn't hurt, estimated the load's value at $25,000. (Autoblog)

A South Carolina fugitive took to Facebook to defend himself -- on a Facebook post featuring a "wanted" photo with his own face on it. The McCormick County Sheriff's Department says the man is "wanted in multiple jurisdictions and is known to be armed and dangerous.' The Sheriff's Office put out a wanted poster featuring him and encouraging the public not to approach him. He seemed to disagree with how he was being portrayed and thought the comments section was the appropriate place to defend himself. He stated that he was not dangerous and did not even own a weapon. He added that the cops tell lies and that the sheriff's office needs to be investigated because they break the law and abuse people's rights there daily. Deputies responded that there are two sides to every story and hoped he turned himself in the next day. Or, they offered that he could come in that night as they work 24/7. If not, they would be seeing him soon. (WSB-TV)

New research says that the earth's inner core, a hot iron ball the size of Pluto, has stopped spinning in the same direction as the rest of the planet and might even be rotating the other way. Roughly 3,100 miles below the Earth's surface, this "planet within the planet" can spin independently because it floats in the liquid metal outer core. Precisely how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists - and the latest research is expected to prove controversial. What little we know about the inner core comes from measuring the tiny differences in seismic waves as they pass through the middle of the Earth. (CBSNews)

An oil sketch done by Dutch Master Anthony van Dyck is going up for auction soon after being found discarded in a farm shed covered with bird droppings. Bought on a hunch for $600 in 2002 from an estate auction, it's predicted to sell for $3 million when it goes up at Sotheby's. A Study of Saint Jerome, created between 1612 and 1618, is one of only two known live model works completed by the painter Anthony van Dyck. (GoodNewsNetwork)

In 1911 The Richard Strauss opera "Der Rosenkavalier" premieres in Dresden, Germany. In 1938 Benny Goodman opened at the Paramount Theatre in New York. In 1946 "Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow" by Vaughn Monroe was #1 on the charts. In 1956 Buddy Holly began his first recording session in Nashville. In 1958 Buddy Holly and the Crickets made their second appearance on the "Ed Sullivan Show" performing "Oh Boy." Jimmie Rodgers also appears and sings "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine." In 1962 Buffalo's Catholic Dioceses banned "The Twist" from Catholic schools. In 1963 "Walk Like A Man" by the Four Seasons entered the U.S. top 40 charts. In 1963 "Walk Right In" by the Rooftop, Singers hit #1 on the U.S. top 40 charts and stayed there for 2 weeks. In 1966 The Animals' Eric Burdon sang lead vocals for Manfred Mann at a London concert. In 1970 Elvis Presley returned to Las Vegas to open his second month-long

In 1784 In a letter to his daughter, Benjamin Franklin expressed unhappiness over the eagle's choice as the symbol of America and described his preference: the turkey. In 1788 The first European settlers in Australia, led by Captain Arthur Phillip, landed in present-day Sydney. (The party included 700 convicts from England.) In 1802 Congress passed an act calling for a library to be established within the U.S. Capitol. In 1837 Michigan became the 26th U.S. state. In 1841 Hong Kong proclaimed a sovereign territory of Britain. In 1861 Louisiana became the 6th state to secede from the union. In 1870 Virginia rejoined the Union. In 1871 The American income tax was repealed. In 1875 The first electric dental drill was patented. In 1939 Principle photography began for David O. Selznick's movie version of "Gone With The Wind." In 1942 The first American expeditionary force to arrive in Europe during World War II went ashore in Northern Ireland. In 1950 India became a republi

In 1715 French philosopher, Claude Helvetius In 1763 Charles XIV, king of Sweden and Norway (1818-44) In 1826 Julia Dent Grant, wife of President Ulysses S. Grant In 1831 Writer, Mary Dodge (Hans Brinker & the Silver Skates) In 1880 U.S. 5-star General Douglas MacArthur (World War II) In 1904 Irish statesman Sean MacBride (Nobel-1974) [d: 1-15-88] In 1905 Actor, Charles Lane (Homer Bedloe-Petticoat Junction) [d: 7-9-07] In 1905 Singer, Maria Von Trapp (inspired The Sound of Music) [d: 3-28-87] In 1907 Golfer, Henry Cotton (British Open, 1934, 37, 48) [d: 12-22-87] In 1908 Actress, Jill Esmond (Adventures of Robin Hood) [d: 7-28-90] In 1908 French violinist Stephane Grappelli [d: 12-1-97] In 1908 Actor, Vito Scotti (Police Captain-The Flying Nun) [d: 6-5-96] In 1912 Puppeteer, Cora Baird (Kukla, Fran & Ollie) [d: 12-7-67] In 1913 Actor, William Prince (Stepford Wives, Spies Like Us) [d: 10-8-96] In 1913 Songwriter, Jimmy Van Heusen (Love & Marriage) [d: 2-7-90] In 1915 Actor

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 1644 The first UFO sighting in America was by perplexed Pilgrims in Boston. In 1778 Captain James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands, which he dubs the "Sandwich Islands." In 1788 The first English settlers arrived in Australia's Botany Bay to establish a penal colony. In 1862 John Tyler, the 10th U.S. president, died at age 71. In 1871 William of Prussia was proclaimed the first emperor of Germany. In 1911 The first landing of an aircraft on a ship took place when pilot Eugene B. Ely brought his plane in for a safe landing on the deck of the U.S.S. Pennsylvania. In 1912 English explorer Robert F. Scott and his expedition reached the South Pole, only to discover that Roald Amundsen had beaten them to it. In 1919 The World War I Peace Congress opened in Versailles, France. In 1936 Author Rudyard Kipling died in Burwash, England. In 1943 The Soviets announced the end of the Nazi Siege of Leningrad. In 1943 A wartime ban on the sale of pre-sliced bread in the U.S., aime

In 1779 Physician, Peter Roget (created the thesaurus and invented the slide rule) In 1782 American orator/politician, Daniel Webster In 1813 Inventor, Joseph Farwell Glidden (barbed wire) In 1848 Swimmer, Matthew Webb (the first to swim across the English Channel) In 1849 Sir Edmund Barton, the first prime minister of Australia (1900-03) In 1854 Engineer, Thomas A. Watson (Alexander Graham Bell's assistant) In 1882 English author A.A. Milne (Winnie the Pooh) In 1888 Aviator, Sir Thomas Sopwith (designed the WWI Sopwith Camel plane) In 1892 Actor/comedian Oliver Hardy (Laurel and Hardy) In 1896 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Bill McGowan (umpire) In 1904 Actor, Cary Grant (North By Northwest) [d: 11-29-86] In 1913 Actor/comedian Danny Kaye (White Christmas, Cosby Show) [d: 3-3-87] In 1918 Actor, Norman Chaney (Chubby-Our Gang) [d: 5-3-36] In 1920 Actor, Sid Newman (Larry Sanders Show, Seinfeld) [d: 4-10-01] In 1922 Actor, Bob Bell (Bozo The Clown on WGN/Chicago) [d: 12-8-97] In 1931 Opera

In 1706 Statesman/inventor Benjamin Franklin (Poor Richard's Almanac) In 1732 Stanislaw II, the last king of Poland (1764-95) In 1771 Novelist, Charles Brockden Brown (father of the American novel) In 1857 Inventor, Eugene Augustin Lauste (first sound-on-film recording) In 1860 Dramatist/playwright Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (The Cherry Orchard) In 1863 British prime minister David Lloyd George (1916-22) In 1863 Actor/director, Konstantin Stanislavsky In 1884 Director Mack Sennett (created the Keystone Kops) In 1899 Famed mobster, Al Capone In 1899 American educator, Robert Maynard Hutchins In 1900 Inventor, George Sperti (Preparation H) [d: 4-30-91] In 1903 Game show host/actor Warren Hull (Strike It Rich) [d: 9-14-74] In 1919 Broadcast journalist Dallas Townsend (CBS) [d: 6-1-95] In 1920 Country singer Walter Butler Bailes (Bailes Brothers) [d: 11-27-00] In 1921 Actor, Dale Berti (John Taylor-Guns Of Paradise) [d: 11-26-91] In 1921 Cartoonist, Antonio Prohias (Mad Magazine) [d: 2-24

In 1562 French Protestants, also known as Huguenots, are recognized under the Edict of St. Germain. In 1733 Polar bears are exhibited for the first time in Boston. In 1773 Captain James Cook became the first to cross the Antarctic Circle. In 1806 President Thomas Jefferson's daughter, Martha, gave birth to James Madison Randolph, the first child born in the White House. In 1871 The first cable car was patented by Andrew S. Hallidie. In 1893 Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th U.S. president died at age 70. In 1893 Hawaii's monarchy was overthrown as a group of white businessmen and sugar planters forced Queen Liliuokalani to abdicate. In 1917 The U.S. paid Denmark $25 million for the Virgin Islands. In 1945 During World War II, Soviet and Polish forces liberated Warsaw from the Nazis. In 1945 Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, credited with saving tens of thousands of Jews from the Nazis, disappeared in Hungary while in Soviet custody. In 1946 The United Nations security council held

In 1936 Bill Monroe began his first recording sessions. In 1957 "Don't Knock The Rock," a film starring Bill Haley, Little Richard, Fats Domino, The Platters, Gene Vincent, and Alan Freed, opened at London's Astoria cinema. In 1965 The Rolling Stones recorded "The Last Time," the first A-side single written by Mick Jagger & Keith Richards. In 1966 The Outsiders' single "Time Won't Let Me" was released. In 1968 Manfred Mann's "The Mighty Quinn" was #1 on the UK top 40 chart. In 1969 "Lady Samantha" by Reginald Kenneth Dwight (aka Elton John) was released in England on Philips Records. In 1970 The Doors' 2-night stand at the Felt Forum in New York was recorded for their forthcoming album, "Absolute Live." In 1970 Soul giant Billy Stewart, 32, is killed in a car crash. In 1970 "Psychedelic Shack" by Temptations entered the U.S. top 40 charts. In 1971 Marvin Gaye sang the National Anthem at Su

A Connecticut family said they were shocked to discover something unexpected underneath their deck -- a hibernating black bear. A man said he and his girlfriend were in the backyard of his parent's home when their dog started barking at the back deck. He turned his head as he followed his girlfriend inside and saw the bear staring right at him. The family contacted the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which advised them to leave the bear under the family deck to hibernate for the winter. The man dubbed the bear Marty and decided to make TikTok and Instagram accounts for the bear when a video his sister posted online went viral. (UPI)

A video has surfaced of two arsonists setting themselves on fire while attempting to burn down an immigration services business in California. Fox 11 obtained footage of the fire from a Ring security camera. In the surveillance footage, two unidentified masked individuals approach the business and begin dousing the building with what appears to be gasoline or some other lighter fluid. A fire immediately engulfs both men when one of the suspects attempts to ignite the liquid. The pair are seen running away with flames trailing in their wake. (Yahoo)

A passenger being driven by a suspected drunk driver who allegedly reached speeds over 100mph called 911 on Sunday but did not report the driver. Instead, in what Washington State Patrol Trooper Ryan Senger calls a "hilarious" move, the passenger called police on the police, claiming the pursuit of the vehicle violated the occupants' constitutional rights. A trooper reportedly began pursuing the Ford F-150 after midnight after noticing the vehicle weaving in and out of lanes on State Route 27 in Spokane Valley. A person in the vehicle then "called county 911, who transferred them to us," Senger explained. According to Senger, the vehicle's driver and two passengers believed police were forbidden from high-speed chases under reforms adopted by the state legislature in 2021. Not so. House Bill 1054 allows pursuits if there is reasonable suspicion that a person is driving under the influence, has committed a violent or sexual crime, or is an escaped felon. Poli

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a grim update on the Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper, which was recalled in 2019: The agency says the deaths of 100 infants have now been linked to the sleeper, including at least eight that occurred after the recall was issued. Around 4.7 million sleepers were sold between 2009 and 2019. The agency said infants died in the sleepers after rolling from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained. (Newser)

The last stragglers from a herd of 20 dairy cows are back in the barn after having been on the run since July. They were spooked by a thunderstorm and have been contentedly grazing wherever they liked - and wreaking havoc on farmers' fields nearby. In October, eight cowboys and a drone managed to corral all the cows. However, one escaped, and everything went south with the whole herd on the loose again. The town's mayor is pleased to have the risk to drivers reduced and the tens of thousands of dollars in crop damage come to a halt. (CBC)

In Belarus, digital piracy against "unfriendly countries" has been legalized. Under the new law, it is allowed to use digital materials without the consent of foreign copyright holders. A Belarusian legislator explains this decision as the need to develop society's intellectual, spiritual, and moral potential and reduce the critical deficit in the domestic market of food and other goods. Also passed in the lower house was a law allowing Belarusian authorities to seize foreign citizens' and companies' money, securities, and property rights. (PolishNews)

Pasta brand Ronzoni has announced that the company is discontinuing its patina product, a tiny star-shaped pasta. Ronzoni, a subsidiary of Post Holdings, made what some see as a tragic announcement in an Instagram post. Pastina is the most minor shape that Ronzoni sells, according to the brand's website. The petite, five-pointed stars are typically cooked in soups with cheese and eggs. The company attributed the decision to a long-term supplier that announced it would no longer be able to make Ronzoni pasta starting in January 2023. Online, fans reacted to Ronzoni's surprise announcement with shock and outrage. Commenters shared nostalgic stories about eating pasta as a child or recalled pastina soups lovingly cooked by grandparents. A petition for the company to reverse course on discontinuing the product had gathered over 2,000 signatures in three days. (CNN)

A general with the California National Guard has been relieved of duty after he reportedly ordered troops to take his mother shopping. Brigadier General Jeffrey Magram has also been accused of forcing subordinates to perform other personal tasks, such as making an on-duty National Guard member drive him 120 miles to a dental appointment and coercing an underling to take his place in a mandatory training session, a spokesman says. While Magram hasn't denied the accusations, he says no one has ever complained about running errands for him. (KFIAM640)

Authorities in Indiana said a herd of loose animals initially thought to be bison turned out to be something even more unusual: yaks. The Noblesville Fire Department, Noblesville Police Department, and Hamilton County Sheriff's Office responded Monday to a report of large animals on the loose in Noblesville. The police department sent a message on social media to avoid an intersection due to bison in the open. Later, police had to clarify that the academy didn't cover animal identification and that they learned that the animals were actually yaks. Police wrote that it was still a fun call and that the yaks were safely corralled back home. (UPI)

In 1957 Elvis Presley recorded "All Shook Up." In 1957 "Banana Boat Song (Day-O)" by Harry Belafonte and "Young Love" by Tab Hunter both entered the U.S. top 40 charts. In 1963 Bob Dylan appeared in a BBC Radio play, "Madhouse On Castle Street," playing the part of a folk singer. In 1963 The Beatles' single "Please Please Me" was released in the UK. In 1963 "Go Away Little Girl" by Steve Lawrence hit #1 on the U.S. top 40 charts and stayed there for 2 weeks. In 1967 James Darren performed "Goodbye Cruel World" on TV's "Where The Action Is." In 1967 "Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron" by the Royal Guardsmen was certified gold. In 1968 The Supremes appeared as nuns on an episode of NBC-TV's "Tarzan." In 1968 The Doors' second album, "Strange Days," was certified gold. In 1974 "Seasons In The Sun" by Terry Jacks and "Come And Get Your Love" by Redbone en

In 1519 Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I dies. In 1773 America's first public museum is opened in Charleston, SC. In 1820 The Royal Astronomical Society was founded in England. In 1912 Washta, Idaho recorded the state's low-temperature record of minus 47 degrees. In 1915 The U.S. House of Representatives reject a proposal to give women the right to vote. In 1929 America's longest railway tunnel (8 miles) was completed through the Washington Cascades Mountains. In 1932 Hattie Caraway became the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate. In 1942 President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the National War Labor Board. In 1944 British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and French General Charles De Gaulle began a 2-day wartime conference in Marrakesh, Morocco. In 1945 During World War II, German forces in Belgium retreated in the Battle of the Bulge. In 1945 Aircraft from the U.S. Navy destroyed 41 Japanese ships in the Battle of the South China Sea. In 1948 In a case involving the Univ

In 1588 John Winthrop, the American colonial governor of Massachusetts In 1628 Children's author Charles Perrault (Cinderella) In 1729 British politician/philosopher, Edmund Burke In 1737 Statesman, John Hancock (signed the Declaration of Independence) In 1752 Poet/journalist, Philip Moran Freneau In 1822 Inventor, Etienne Lenoir (the first practical gas engine) In 1854 Publisher, Albert Marquis (Who's Who in America) In 1856 American painter, John Singer Sargent In 1876 Novelist, Jack London (The Call of the Wild, Sea Wolf) In 1894 Boxer, Georges Carpentier (world light-heavyweight champ, 1920-22) In 1902 Actor, Ray Teal (Sheriff Roy Coffee-Bonanza) [d: 4-2-76] In 1904 Blues singer/guitarist Fred "Mississippi" McDowell [d: 7-3-72] In 1906 Comedian, Henny Youngman (Take my wife... please!) [d: 2-24-98] In 1907 Country singer Tex Ritter (Hilly-Billy Heaven) [d: 1-2-74] In 1910 Actress, Patsy Kelly (Rosemary's Baby) [d: 9-24-81] In 1912 Actress, Luise Rainer (Escapa

In 1776 American revolutionary Thomas Paine published his influential pamphlet, "Common Sense," in which he argued for American independence from Britain. In 1840 The Penny Post mail system was started. In 1861 Florida became the third state to secede from the Union. In 1863 London's Metropolitan, the world's first underground passenger railway, opened to the public. In 1870 John D. Rockefeller incorporated Standard Oil. In 1911 The first photo from an airplane was taken over San Diego. In 1917 "Buffalo" Bill Cody died at the age of 71. In 1920 The League of Nations was established as the Treaty of Versailles went into effect. In 1928 The Soviet Union ordered the exile of Leon Trotsky. In 1932 Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony comics began syndication. In 1944 The first mobile electric power plant was delivered in Philadelphia. In 1946 The U.N. General Assembly met for the first time in London. In 1946 U.S. Army established the first radar contact with the moo

In 1738 Revolutionary warfighter, Ethan Allen In 1877 Inventor, Frederick Gardner Cottrell (electrostatic precipitator) In 1883 Silent film actress Florence Reed (The Dancing Girl) In 1883 Silent film actor Francis X. Bushman (The Spy's Defeat) In 1887 Poet, Robinson Jeffers (Tamar & Other Poems) In 1889 Cartoonist John Held Jr. In 1892 Historian, Dumas Malone (biography of Thomas Jefferson) In 1903 Sculptor, Barbara Hepworth [d: 5-20-75] In 1904 Actor/dancer Ray Bolger (Scarecrow-The Wizard of Oz) [d: 1-15-87] In 1908 Actor, Bernard Lee (M in the early James Bond movies) [d: 1-17-81] In 1908 Actor, Paul Henreid (Casablanca) [d: 3-29-92] In 1910 Russian ballerina, Galina Ulanova (Bolshoi) [d: 3-21-98] In 1917 Music producer Jerry Wexler (Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan) [d: 8-15-08] In 1927 Singer/actress Gisele Mackenzie (Your Hit Parade) [d: 9-5-03] In 1927 Actor/director Lee Philips (Adventures Ellery Queen) [d: 3-3-99] In 1927 Singer, Johnnie Ray (Cry, Just Walking in the Rain)