This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave Americans who gave their lives in service to our nation. One symbol commonly associated with this important holiday is the poppy flower, commemorating fallen soldiers for over a century. The poppy originated in World War I, where it became a symbol of remembrance for soldiers who lost their lives in battle. It was inspired by the famous poem "In Flanders Fields" by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, which describes the poppies that grew on the graves of soldiers on the battlefields of Belgium. The imagery of the red poppy became a poignant symbol of the sacrifice and loss of life that comes with war. Today, the poppy is still a symbol of remembrance on Memorial Day and other occasions. The American Legion has distributed poppies to honor the fallen since 1921, and the tradition continues. By wearing a poppy, we celebrate those who have served our country and show our support for the families and loved ones they left behind. It&#

In 1940 Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra, the Pied Pipers, and Frank Sinatra recorded "I'll Never Smile Again" in New York for RCA. In 1953 Jim Reeves debuted at the Grand Ole Opry. In 1960 "My Home Town" by Paul Anka and "Because Their Young" by Duane Eddy entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1960 "Cathy's Clown" by The Everly Brothers hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart for 5 weeks. In 1963 Paul Revere and the Raiders signed with Columbia Records. In 1964 Marvin Gaye performed on ABC-TV's "American Bandstand." In 1964 "I Get Around" by the Beach Boys, "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin'" by Gerry & the Pacemakers, and "My Boy Lollipop" by Millie Small all entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1967 The Monkees appeared on the cover of Tiger Beat magazine. In 1968 The Beatles opened a second Apple Boutique in London. In 1970 The Grateful Dead played their first concert in England at the Hollywood

In 1430 Joan of Arc was captured by the Burgundians, who sold her to the English. In 1533 The marriage of England's King Henry VIII to Catherine of Aragon was declared null and void. In 1701 Captain William Kidd was hanged in London after he was convicted of piracy and murder. In 1785 Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter that he had invented bifocals, making it unnecessary to carry two pairs of glasses. In 1788 South Carolina became the 8th state to ratify the U.S. constitution. In 1873 Canada established the North West Mounted Police. In 1876 Joe Borden of Boston pitched the first National League no-hitter. In 1895 The New York Public Library opened with an agreement combining the city's existing Astor and Lenox libraries. In 1903 Nelson Jackson began the first transcontinental automobile trip, driving his Winton from San Francisco to New York. In 1908 A dirigible exploded over San Francisco Bay, 16 passengers fell, but none were killed. In 1915 Italy decl

In 1707 Scientist/botanist Carolus Linnaeus (the father of biology) In 1734 German physician Friedrich Mesmer (hypnotism) In 1810 Journalist, Margaret Fuller (authored the first book on feminism) In 1875 Industrialist, Alfred P. Jr. Sloan (General Motors Corp) In 1883 Actor, Douglas Fairbanks Sr. (United Artists co-founder) In 1886 Actor/screenwriter James Gleason (Life of Riley) In 1888 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Zachary D. "Zack" Wheat In 1890 Actor, Herbert Marshall (Murder, Razor's Edge, Little Foxes) In 1897 Jazz musician/banjoist Fred Guy (Duke Ellington Orchestra) In 1899 Actor, Frank McHugh (Dawn Patrol, Going My Way) In 1908 Architect, Max Abramovitz (Lincoln Center, UN Building) [d: 9-12-04] In 1908 Physicist, Dr. John Bardeen (co-invented the transistor) [d: 1-30-91] In 1910 Singer/actor Scatman Crothers (Chico & the Man) [d: 11-26-86] In 1910 Bandleader/actor Artie Shaw (Come'on My House) [d: 12-30-04] In 1911 Actress, Dorothy Lee [d: 6-24-99] In 1912 Act

In 1926 "Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue" by Gene Austin was #1 on the charts. In 1954 Bob Dylan celebrated his bar mitzvah. In 1955 Bridgeport, CT, police canceled a dance featuring Fats Domino, fearing a riot. In 1958 Jerry Lee Lewis told London reporters that he had married his 13-year-old cousin Myra. In 1961 "Quarter To 3" by Gary "U.S." Bonds entered the U.S. top 40 charts. In 1961 "Mother-In-Law" by Ernie K-Doe was #1 on the U.S. Top 40 charts. In 1965 "What The World Needs Now Is Love" by Jackie DeShannon entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1965 "Ticket To Ride" by the Beatles was #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1966 16-year-old Bruce Springsteen recorded his first song, "That's What You Get," with The Castiles. In 1967 The Monkees' album "Headquarters" was released. In 1967 Florence Ballard made her last television appearance as a member of the Supremes on NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show.&quo

In 1761 The first American life insurance policy was issued in Philadelphia. In 1785 Benjamin Franklin invented the first bifocals. In 1807 Former vice president Aaron Burr was imprisoned for treason in Richmond, VA, but was acquitted in September. In 1819 The first steamship to cross the Atlantic, the Savannah, departed from Savannah, Georgia, and arrived in Liverpool 29 days later. In 1843 The first wagon train left Independence, MO, for the Oregon Trail. In 1856 Violence erupted in Congress when Rep. Preston S. Brooks whacked Senator Charles Sumner with a cane. In 1868 The "Great Train Robbery" takes place in Indiana when seven men hold up the crew, detach the locomotive, and seize $96,000 in cash, gold, and bonds. In 1888 Leroy Buffington patented 1939, Adolph Hitler, and Benito Mussolini signed the "Pact of Steel," committing Germany and Italy to a military alliance. In 1947, Congress enacted The "Truman Doctrine" with economic aid for Greece and Turk

In 1813 German opera composer, Richard Wagner In 1828 Pioneer eye surgeon, Albrecht Grafe In 1859 English physician/writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes) In 1892 Country music publisher/talent scout, Ralph Sylvester Peer In 1902 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Al Simmons [d: 5-26-56] In 1906 Actor/comedian Harry Ritz (The Ritz Brothers) [d: 3-31-86] In 1907 Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier (Hamlet, Jazz Singer) [d: 7-11-89] In 1907 Cartoonist, Georges "Herge" Remi (Tin Tin) [d: 3-4-83] In 1910 Announcer, Johnny Olsen (The Price Is Right) [d: 10-12-85) In 1914 Author/journalist Vance Packard (Animal IQ) [d: 12-12-96] In 1915 Cartoonist, George Baker (The Sad Sack) [d: 5-17-75] In 1920 Astronomer, Thomas Gold (steady-state theory of universe) [d: 6-22-04] In 1922 TV critic Judith Crist (TV Guide) [d: 8-7-12] In 1924 Singer/actor Charles Aznavour (The Tin Drum) [d: 10-1-18] In 1927 Actor, Michael Constantine (Seymour Kaufman-Room 222) [d: 8-31-21] In 1928 Businessman, T. Boone Pick

In 1956 "Blue Suede Shoes" by Carl Perkins peaked at #2 on the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1958 Pianist Van Cliburn appeared on the cover of Time magazine. In 1958 The soundtrack to "South Pacific" hit #1 on the U.S. albums chart and stayed there for 31 nonconsecutive weeks. In 1958 Bobby Darin's "Splish Splash" became the first 8-track mastered recording released on vinyl. In 1960 Alan Freed and seven others were indicted for payola. In 1960 The Drifters recorded "Save the Last Dance For Me." In 1961 The Everly Brothers launched their own record label, Calliope. In 1965 FBI agents visited Wand Records to investigate the lyrics to "Louie Louie." In 1965 "King of the Road" by Roger Miller was certified gold. In 1968 The Fifth Dimension performed "Stoned Soul Picnic" on the "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1969 The Who's album "Tommy" was released. In 1969 "Get Back" b/w "Don't Let Me Dow

In 1536 Anne Boleyn, the second wife of England's King Henry VIII was beheaded for adultery. In 1588 The Spanish Armada set sail for England; it was soundly defeated by the English fleet the following August. In 1643 Delegates from four New England colonies met in Boston to form a confederation. In 1780 The Great Mystery Blackout plunged New England and parts of Canada into near-total darkness as the sun disappeared at midday. (The cause has never been determined.) In 1906 The Federated Boys' Clubs, the forerunner of the Boys' Clubs of America, was organized. In 1921 Congress passed the Emergency Quota Act, which established national quotas for immigrants entering the U.S. In 1926 Thomas Edison spoke on the radio for the first time. In 1935 T.E. Lawrence, also known as "Lawrence of Arabia," was killed in a motorcycle accident in England. In 1943 In an address to the U.S. Congress, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill pledged full support in the war against Jap

In 427 BC Greek philosopher, Plato In 1611 Religious leader, Pope Innocent (1676-1689) In 1795 Financier, Johns Hopkins (Johns Hopkins University named for him) In 1864 Naturalist/inventor, Carl Akeley (taxidermy method) In 1879 Politican, Nancy Astor (first woman elected to British Parliament) In 1885 American portrait painter, Sarah Miriam Peale In 1890 North Vietnamese leader, Ho Chi Minh In 1901 Publisher/philanthropist, Dorothy Chandler (LA Times) [d: 7-6-97] In 1919 Saxophonist, Georgie Auld (Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw) [d: 1-8-90] In 1919 Golf Hall-of-Famer, Beth Jameson (U.S. Women's Open-1947) [d: 2-7-09] In 1922 Actor, David McLean (Marlboro Man) [d: 10-12-95] In 1925 Civil rights activist, Malcom X [d: 2-21-65] In 1928 Baseball player, Gil McDougald (Yankees) [d: 11-28-10] In 1934 Basketball player/coach, Bill Fitch (845 wins) [d: 2-2-22] In 1934 Broadcast journalist, Jim Lehrer (McNeil-Lehrer Report) [d: 1-23-20] In 1935 TV host/actor, David Hartman (Virginian, Good Morn

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In 1907 "School Days" by Byron G. Harlan was #1 on the charts. In 1911 Composer Gustav Mahler died in Vienna, Austria. In 1946 "The Gypsy" by Dinah Shore hit #1 on the U.S. charts and stayed there for 8 weeks. In 1959 "Kansas City" by Wilbert Harrison hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 charts and stayed there for 2 weeks. In 1963 The Beatles began their first headlining tour in Slough, England, co-headlining with Roy Orbison and Gerry & The Pacemakers. In 1963 The Kingsmen recorded "Louie, Louie." In 1963 "Blue On Blue" by Bobby Vinton and "Pride & Joy" by Marvin Gaye entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1964 David Frost interviewed the Beatles' Paul McCartney on the BBC. In 1966 The Hollies recorded "Bus Stop" at London's Abbey Road studios. In196In 1966 Frank Sinatra's album "Strangers In The Night" was released. In 1968 "This Guy's In Love With You" by Herb Alpert, "Think"

In 1642 The Canadian city of Montreal was founded. In 1804 The French Senate proclaimed Napoleon Bonaparte as emperor. In 1860 The Republican Party convention in Chicago, IL, nominated Abraham Lincoln for president. In 1910 Halley's Comet, as seen from Earth, moved across the sun. In 1914 The first ship went through the Panama Canal. In 1926 Evangelist Aimeee Semple McPherson mysteriously vanished while visiting a beach in Venice, CA; she reappeared a month later, claiming to have been kidnapped. In 1927 Grauman's Chinese Theatre opened in Hollywood, California. In 1933 The Tennessee Valley Authority was created. In 1934 Congress approved a package of anti-crime measures, including the "Lindbergh Act," which called for the death penalty in cases of interstate kidnapping. In 1944 During World War II, Allied forces occupied Monte Cassino in Italy after a four-month struggle that claimed about 20,000 lives. In 1951 The United Nations moved out of its temporary headquarte

In 1815 Inventor, James Bicheno Francis (modern hydraulic engineering) In 1825 Manufacturer, Daniel Wesson (Smith & Wesson Co.) In 1850 Physicist, Oliver Heaviside (ionosphere) In 1851 Writer, Isaac Peretz (modern Yiddish literature) In 1868 Czar Nicholas II of Russia (last Tsar of Russia, 1894-1917) In 1872 Scientist/mathematician Lord Bertrand Russell (modern logic) In 1891 German philosopher Rudolph Carnap (logical positivism) In 1897 Director, Frank Capra (It's A Wonderful Life, Mr. Smith) In 1902 Composer, Meredith Willson (Music Man) [d: 6-15-84] In 1903 Actor, George E. Stone (Perry Mason, Some Like It Hot) [d: 5-26-67] In 1903 Bandleader/pianist Tommy Tucker [d: 7-11-89] In 1909 Tennis star Fred Perry (Wimbledon, 1934-36) [d: 2-2-95] In 1911 Blues singer "Big" Joe Turner (Shake, Rattle & Roll) [d: 11-23-85] In 1912 Director, Richard Brooks (In Cold Blood) [d: 3-11-92] In 1912 Singer, Perry Como (Perry Como Show) [d: 5-12-01] In 1912 Baseball team owner Dan

 

(BuzzFeed) Here are the time's TV and movies taught us incorrect "facts" and made us look like fools: That Twinkies could survive the apocalypse In a myth popularized in movies like Zombieland and shows like The Simpsons, Twinkies are said to have so many artificial ingredients that they could last years. In actuality, their shelf life is 45 days. A Maine classroom doing an experiment has kept a Twinkie for decades, and while it hasn't fallen apart, it has turned gray and inedible. That people use only 10% of their brain Professor Samuel Norman said, "It is estimated most human beings only use 10% of their brain's capacity" in Lucy. This idea was propagated by the action film Lucy. Every part of the brain has a function and even simple tasks use far more than 10% of the brain - scientists have confirmed this with PET and fMRI machines mapping brain activity. That you can be swallowed up by quicksand We've seen it in shows like Days of Our Lives and a

 

In 1939 The Glenn Miller Orchestra began a summer season engagement at the famous Glen Island Casino in New Rochelle, NY. In 1958 Buddy Holly's single "Rave On" was released. In 1963 The first Monterey Folk Festival opened in Monterey, CA, including performances from Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Peter Paul & Mary. In 1964 Bob Dylan made his UK debut at Royal Albert Hall. In 1967 With the release of "Chicago Transit Authority," Chicago became the first group to release a debut double album. In 1968 Doris Day's album "Doris Day's Greatest Hits" was certified gold. In 1971 The musical "Godspell" opened on Broadway. In 1973 Yes received gold records for both "Yessongs," their triple-record live set, and "The Yes Album." In 1974 ABC aired an Elton John/Bernie Taupin TV special. In 1975 Trying to break a fall, Mick Jagger puts his hand through a window at Gorman's restaurant on Long Island, requiring 20 stitches. In

In 1620 The first merry-go-round was seen at a fair in Philippopolis, Turkey. In 1792 The New York Stock Exchange was founded by brokers meeting under a tree on what is now Wall Street. In 1814 Norway's constitution was signed, providing for a limited monarchy. In 1845 The rubber band was patented. In 1875 The first Kentucky Derby was run at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The winner was Aristides. In 1883 "Buffalo Bill" Cody presented the first wild west show in Omaha, NE. In 1904 Western Union stopped wire service to pool rooms to prevent illegal gambling. In 1938 The radio quiz shows "Information Please!" debuted1938 Congress passed the Vinson Naval Act, providing funds for a two-ocean navy. In 1939 Britain's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived in Quebec on the first visit to Canada by reigning British sovereigns. In 1939 First sports telecast - Columbia1946 President Truman seized control of the nation's railroads, delaying a threatened strike

In 1732 Publisher, John Gill (advocated American colonial independence) In 1749 Physician, Edward Jenner (discovered smallpox vaccination) In 1803 Novelist, Robert Smith Surtees (created Mr. Jorrocks) In 1836 Astronomer, Joseph Lockyer (discovered helium) In 1860 Inventor, Schuyler S. Wheeler (electric fan) In 1866 French composer, Erik Alfred Leslie Satie In 1886 King Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1931) In 1888 Manufacturer, Horace Dodge (created the Dodge automobile) In 1889 Mexican poet/historian, Alfonso Reyes In 1896 Actress, Ruth Donnelly (A Slight Case of Murder, The Snake Pit) In 1903 Baseball Hall-of-Famer James "Cool Papa" Bell [d: 3-7-91] In 1905 Playwright, John Patrick (Teahouse of the August Moon) [d: 11-7-95] In 1907 Actor, Horace McMahon (Horace-Danny Thomas Show) [d: 8-17-71] In 1911 Actress, Maureen O'Sullivan (Jane-Tarzan movies) [d: 6-22-98] In 1912 Attorney Archibald Cox (Watergate special prosecutor) [d: 5-29-04] In 1912 Announcer, Grant Turner (Grand

In 1945 Billboard magazine introduced the first albums chart, a collection of 78 rpm records. In 1963 Tony Bennett won the Best Record Grammy for "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," Robert Goulet was named Best New Artist, and Peter, Paul & Mary won Best Performance with "If I'd Had A Hammer." In 1965 Jackie DeShannon performed "What The World Needs Now" on ABC-TV's "American Bandstand." In 1965 "Mr. Tamborine Man" by the Byrds, "For Your Love" by the Yardbirds, "I Can't Help Myself" by the Four Tops, and "Yes I'm Ready" by Barbara Mason all entered the U.S. top 40 charts. In 1967 Paul McCartney went to see Georgie Fame perform at the Bag O' Nails nightclub in London, where he met his future wife Linda Eastman for the first time. In 1968 John Lennon & Paul McCartney appeared on "The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson," a guest hosted by Joe Garigola, to announce their

In 1602 Englishman Batholomew Gosnold discovers Cape Cod. In 1886 Poet Emily Dickinson died in Amherst, MA. In 1911 The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the dissolution of the Standard Oil Company (Amoco, Exxon, Chevron), ruling it violated the Sherman Antitrust Act. 1918 Airmail postal service began between Washington, Philadelphia, and New York City. In 1930 The first airline stewardess, Ellen Church, flew for United Airlines on a flight between San Francisco and Cheyenne, WY. In 1940 The first nylon stockings were sold in America. In 1941 Joe DiMaggio began his 56-game hitting streak against the White Sox in Yankee Stadium. In 1942 During World War II, gasoline rationing went into effect in 17 states, limiting sales to three gallons a week for non-essential vehicles. In 1948 Hours after declaring its independence, the new state of Israel was attacked by Transjordon, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon. In 1958 The Soviet Union launched Sputnik III. In 1963 U.S. astronaut L. Gordon Cooper blas

In 1788 Businessman/diplomat James Gadsden (railroad pioneer) In 1856 American newspaperman Frank Baum (wrote The Wizard of Oz) In 1859 French chemist/physicist Pierre Curie (Nobel-1903) In 1862 Austrian playwright, Arthur Schnitzler In 1859 Physicist/chemist Pierre Curie (Nobel-1903) In 1860 Ellen Louise Wilson, first wife of President Woodrow Wilson In 1890 American novelist, Katherine Anne Porter In 1895 Actor/director Charles Lamont (Abbott & Costello films) In 1902 Politician, Richard J. Daley (mayor of Chicago) [d: 12-20-76] In 1904 Game Show host Clifton Fadiman (Information Please) [d: 6-20-99] In 1905 Actor, Joseph Cotton (Airport 77, The Hearse) [d: 2-6-94] In 1909 Actor, Tom D'Andrea (Gillis-The Life of Reily) [d: 5-14-98] In 1909 Actor, James Mason (Heaven Can Wait, Boys From Brazil) [d: 7-27-84] In 1910 Actress, Constance Cummings (7 Sinners, Glamour) [d: 11-23-05] In 1911 Writer, Max Frisch (Quieter, Biedermann) [d: 4-4-91] In 1916 Actor, Bill Williams (Adventures

In 1941 "The Band Played On" by Guy Lombardo debuts on the U.S. charts. In 1944 Country singer/songwriter Jimmie Davis became governor of Louisiana. In 1962 The Beatles signed a contract with EMI's Parlophone Records. In 1964 "P.S. I Love You" by the Beatles and "A World Without Love" by Peter & Gordon entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1964 "Hello, Dolly!" by Louis Armstrong was #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1965 Bob Dylan met the Beatles and Donovan backstage after performing at London's Royal Albert Hall. In 1970 "Ride Captain Ride" by the Blues Image entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1970 "American Woman" b/w "No Sugar Tonight" by Guess Who is #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1973 Mick Jagger donated $350,000 to help the victims of the Nicaragua earthquake. In 1974 Bruce Springsteen played Boston's Harvard Square, inspiring critic Jon Landau to write, "I have seen rock 'n roll's futur

In 1502 Christopher Columbus left Cadiz, Spain, on his fourth and final trip to the Western Hemisphere. In 1689 English King Willem III declared war on France. In 1754 The first American newspaper cartoon was published in Benjamin Franklin's "Pennsylvania Gazette." In 1899 The lawn mower was patented. In 1913 The 17th Amendment to the U.S constitution was ratified, providing for the election of U.S. senators by popular vote rather than selection by state legislatures. In 1925 The cornerstone for Hebrew University was laid in Jerusalem. In 1926 Americans Richard Byrd and Floyd Bennett became the first men to make an airplane flight over the North Pole. In 1936 Italy annexed Ethiopia as Benito Mussolini celebrated in Rome. In 1940 Vivien Leigh made her American stage debut starring with Laurence Olivier in "Romeo & Juliet." In 1945 U.S. officials announced that the midnight entertainment curfew, issued during World War II, would be lifted immediately. In 1947

In 1800 Abolitionist leader John Brown (led an attack on Harpers Ferry) In 1843 Confederate Spy/author, Belle Boyd In 1860 Playwright/novelist Sir James Matthew Barrie (Peter Pan) In 1870 Golfer, Harry Vardon (Golf's Vardon Trophy named in his honor) In 1873 Egyptologist Howard Carter (found King Tut's tomb) In 1882 Industrialist, Henry J. Kaiser (Liberty Ships, Boulder Dam) In 1901 Actor, Fuzzy Knight (Tex Ritter's sidekick) [d: 2-23-76] In 1910 Actor, Al Rosen (Cheers) [d: 8-2-90] In 1910 Arranger/conductor Harry Simeone (The Little Drummer Boy) [d: 2-22-05] In 1912 Mexican actor Pedro Armendariz (From Russia With Love) [d: 6-18-63] In 1914 Bandleader/pianist, Frank Chacksfield (Ebb Tide) [d: 6-9-95] In 1914 Country singer Hank Snow (I Went To Your Wedding) [d: 12-20-99] In 1917 Actor, John Arnatt (Robin Hood) [d: 12-21-99] In 1918 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman (1961-69) [d: 2-20-03] In 1918 Broadcast journalist Mike Wallace (60 Minutes) [d: 4-7-12] In 192