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Music Calendar...

In 1960 "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" by Connie Francis hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks. In 1964 "Little Old Lady From Pasadena" by Jan & Dean and "Everybody Loves Somebody" by Dean Martin entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1964 "A World Without Love" by Peter & Gordon was #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1965 Dick Clark's "Where The Action Is" debuted on ABC-TV. In 1968 Elvis began taping his first TV special for NBC in Burbank, CA. In196In 1969, Jimi Hendrix, Crosby Stills & Nash, Joe Cocker, and Johnny Winter headlined the Denver Pop Festival at Mile High Stadium. In 1970 "The Love You Save" by the Jackson 5 hit after years of legal battles #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks. In 1971 Bill Graham's rock auditorium, the Fillmore East in New York City, closes with performances by the Allman Brothers Band and The Beach Boys. The Fillmore West in San Fr

Today In History...

In 1652 America's first traffic law went into effect, prohibiting riding horses "at a gallop" in the New Amsterdam settlement (New York). In 1693 The first woman's magazine, "The Ladies' Mercury," is Joseph and Hyrum Smiths, was published in London. In 1844, a mob in Carthage, Illinois, killed a Mormon leader. In 1847 New York and Boston were linked by telegraph wires. In 1893 The New York stock market crashed. In 1934 The Federal Savings And Loan Association was created. In 1942 The FBI announced the capture of eight Nazi saboteurs who had been put ashore from a submarine off New York's Long Island. In 1944 During World War II, American forces completed their capture of the French port of Cherbourg from the Germans. In 1945 The Federal Communications Commission allocated 13 channels for television (channel 1 is reallocated for noncommercial use). In 1950 President Harry Truman ordered the Air Force and Navy into the Korean conflict following a call

Born On This Day...

In 1462 Louis XII (the Just), king of France (1498-1515) In 1550 Charles IX, king of France (1560-74) In 1682 Charles XII, king of Sweden (1697-1718) In 1765 Scientist, James Smithson (founded Smithsonian Institution) In 1846 Irish nationalist leader, Charles Stewart Parnell In 1850 Author, Lafcadio Hearn In 1859 American musician/composer Mildred J. Hill (Happy Birthday) In 1862 Actress/singer, May Irwin (Ragtime pioneer) In 1872 Writer/poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar In 1880 Blind and deaf author Helen Keller (Let Us Have Faith) In 1888 Actress, Antoinette "Tony" Perry (Tony Award named in her honor) In 1889 Actor, Moroni Olsen (Annie Oakley, Black Gold, Snow White) In 1899 Businessman, Juan Trippe (founded Pan-Am) In 1907 Actress, Valerie Cossart (Hartmans) [d: 12-31-94] In 1907 Actor, John McIntire (Wagon Train, The Virginian) [d: 1-30-91] In 1909 Actor, Billy Curtis (Superman and the Mole Men) [d: 11-9-88] In 1912 Actress, Audrey Christie (Fair Exchange) [d: 12-19-89] In 1913

A Tribute to Five Explorers

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Music Calendar...

In 1939 The Artie Shaw Orchestra first recorded "Serenade To A Savage." In 1944 "You Always Hurt The One You Love" by the Mills Brothers debuts on the U.S. charts. In 1961 The Beatles recorded "Aint She Sweet," "Cry For A Shadow," "When The Saints Go Marching In," "Nobody's Child," and "My Bonnie" in Hamburg. In 1963 "Wipe Out" by the Surfaris and Stevie Wonder's first hit, "Fingertips Pt. 2," entered the U.S. Top 40 charts. In 1963 "Hello Stranger" by Barbara Lewis peaked at #3 on the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1967 The Young Rascals recorded "How Can I Be Sure." In 1968 The Jeff Beck Group, with Rod Stewart as lead singer, made its U.S. debut at New York's Fillmore East. In 1968 Bob Dylan appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. In 1968 "Classical Gas" by Mason Williams entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1968 "This Guy's In Love With You"

Today In History...

In 1611 English explorer Henry Hudson, his son, and several other people were set adrift in present-day Hudson Bay during a mutiny. In 1775 The first Continental currency was authorized. In 1815 Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated the throne a second time. In 1847 The doughnut was invented. In 1868 Arkansas re-entered the U.S. after the civil war. In 1870 The U.S. Department of Justice was established by Congress. In 1911 King George V of England was 1938 Heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling in the first round of their rematch at Yankee Stadium. In 1940 France fell to Nazi Germany during World War II. In 1941 Germany invaded the Soviet Union during World War II. In 1943 Federal troops put down race-related rioting in Detroit that claimed more than 30 lives. In 1944 President Franklin Roosevelt signed the "GI Bill of Rights," authorizing a broad package of benefits for World War II veterans. In 1947 The heaviest rain recorded in history fell on Holt, Missou

Born On This Day...

In 1757 Explorer, George Vancouver (surveyed the Pacific coast) In 1837 American chess champion Paul Morphy (1857-61) In 1856 Novelist/attorney Sir Henry Rider Haggard (King Solomon's Mine) In 1882 Businessman, Dr. William Scholl (foot products) In 1887 Scientist/author, Sir Julian S. Huxley In 1898 Novelist, Erich Maria Remarque (All Quiet on the Western Front) In 1902 Actor, David Burns (Music Man, Hello Dolly!) [d: 3-12-71] In 1903 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Carl Owen Hubbell (Giants) [d: 11-21-88] In 1903 Drummer/bandleader, Ben Pollack [d: 6-7-71] In 1904 Actress, Patsy Ruth Miller (Hunchback of Notre Dame) [d: 7-16-95] In 1906 Author/aviator Anne Morrow Lindbergh (wife of Charles) [d: 2-7-01] In 1906 Film director Billy Wilder (Some Like It Hot) [d: 3-27-02] In 1909 Actress/comedian Mary Livingstone (Jack Benny's wife) [d: 6-30-83] In 1916 Actor, Richard Eastham (Wonder Woman, Falcon Crest) [d: 7-10-05] In the 1920 Cartoon voice, Paul Frees (Boris-Bullwinkle) [d: 11-1-86] In

Music Calendar...

In 1961 "Moody River" by Pat Boone was #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1964 The Beatles' EP "Long Tall Sally" was released. In 1965 The Kinks and the Moody Blues made their U.S. concert debut at the Academy of Music in New York. In 1965 "What's New Pussycat?" by Tom Jones and "I Like It Like That" by the Dave Clark Five entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1965 "I Can't Help Myself" by Four Tops hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks. In 1967 Paul McCartney, having admitted in Life Magazine that he had taken LSD, repeated the admission in a television interview. In 1969 "Grazin' In The Grass" by Friends Of Distinction was certified gold. In 1969 "Jumping Jack Flash" by the Rolling Stones was #1 on the UK Top 40 chart. In 1971 "It's Too Late" by Carole King hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart and stayed there for 5 weeks. 1973 The TV special "Roberta Flack... The First

Today In History...

1586 English colonists sailed from Roanoke Island (North Carolina) after failing to establish England's first permanent settlement in America. In 1862 Slavery is outlawed in the U.S. territories. In 1905 The first nickelodeon opened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1910 Father's Day was celebrated for the first time in Spokane, WA. In 1917 During World War I, King George V ordered the British royal family to dispense with German titles and surnames. The family took the name, Windsor. In 1934 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was created. In 1940 "Brenda Starr," the first cartoon strip drawn by a woman, appeared in Chicago. In 1945 Millions of New Yorkers turned out to cheer General Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was honored with a parade. In 1952 The celebrity-panel game show "I've Got A Secret" debuts on CBS-TV with Garry Moore as its host. In 1953 Julius and Ethel Rosenburg, convicted of passing U.S. atomic secrets to the Soviet Union, were executed a

Born On This Day...

In 1566 King James I of Great Britain (1603-25) In 1623 French philosopher/mathematician Blaise Pascal (calculus) In 1783 Painter, Thomas Sully (Queen Victoria portrait) In 1856 American author/publisher, Elbert Hubbard In 1863 Producer/actor William Brady (produced over 250 plays) In 1897 Actor/comedian Moe Howard (The Three Stooges) [d: 5-4-75] In 1902 Singer/conductor Guy Lombardo (Auld Lang Syne) [d: 11-5-77] In 1903 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Lou Gehrig (Yankees) [d: 6-2-41] In 1905 Actress, Mildred Natwick (Barefoot in the Park) [d: 11-25-94] In 1905 Actor, George Voskovec (Skag, Nero Wolfe) [d: 7-1-81] In 1914 Actor, Harry Lauter (Jim Herrick-Waterfront) [d: 10-30-90] In 1917 Actor, Pat Buttram (Mr. Haney-Green Acres) [d: 1-8-94] In 1919 U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Abe Fortas [d: 4-5-82] In 1919 Actor, Louis Jourdan (Gigi, Madame Bovary, Octopussy) [d: 2-14-15] In 1919 Movie critic Pauline Kael (New York Times) [d: 9-3-01] In 1924 Football Hall-of-Famer, Leo Nomellini (49ers) [d: 1

Juneteenth: A Day of Freedom and Celebration

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'Dead' woman found breathing in coffin

Mourners at the wake of an Ecuadorean woman were shocked to discover she was still alive. A hospital doctor in Babahoyo had declared Bella Montoya, 76, died following a suspected stroke. She was placed in a coffin and taken to a funeral parlor, where relatives held a vigil before her planned burial. When, after almost five hours, they opened the casket to change her clothes, the woman gasped for air. "My mum started to move her left hand, to open her eyes, her mouth; she struggled to breathe," her son Gilbert Balberán described when he realized his mother was still alive. Video taken by a mourner shows her lying in an open coffin struggling to breathe, while another complains that an ambulance they called has not yet arrived. Minutes later, firefighters arrived, lifted Bella Montoya onto a stretcher, and took her back to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her son told Ecuadorean media that she was in intensive care but was responsive. The incident has raised questio

Cracker Barrel Customers Secretly Place Photo of Themselves on Mantel

A pair of Cracker Barrel customers decided their local restaurant needed some sprucing. On Sunday, a TikTok user, @gash.79, who goes by Darcy, posted a video - which has amassed over 18 million views and over 3 million likes - that featured a harmless prank she carried out at a Cracker Barrel. In the now-viral clip, the user mischievously looks up at the ceiling with the caption "adding to the decor at Cracker Barrel" on the screen. She quickly checks her surroundings before pulling a black framed photo out from underneath the table. Darcy then casually approaches the mantel behind her and places the image atop it. Hence, the picture blends in with the surrounding decor, including old jugs, a clock, a washboard, and more Americana. The user then darts away from the mantel with a giant grin. Later in the video, she reveals a close-up of the hilarious photo of herself and seemingly her sister, who also joined in the silly antics. In the black frame was a black-and-white pic of

If you got cozy with a woodchuck in Dartmouth last weekend, get checked out

The Board of Health has issued a warning regarding a woodchuck that appeared at John George Ice Cream in Dartmouth at approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday. There is a possibility that the animal may have posed a health hazard. Those who had direct contact with the creature are advised to seek a rabies exposure risk assessment from a healthcare professional. Woodchucks have a high risk of rabies transmission, and even those that appear healthy might carry the disease in their saliva. People who were bitten, scratched, or had contact with the animal's saliva in an open wound, eyes, nose, or mouth may be at risk of contracting rabies. However, there is a treatment available that can prevent the disease if administered promptly. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health can also be contacted if needed, in addition to a healthcare provider.

Semi Truck Crash Spills Kegs Of Beer Over Michigan Highway

It is unfortunately common for truck spills to occur on our highways. From spilled corn to rolling eggs and even dumped waste, we've seen it all. Recently, a semi-truck carrying beer overturned on the I-94 in Jackson County, Michigan, causing a significant amount of chaos. The accident occurred around 5:15am near Sargent Road after Race Road, resulting in numerous beer kegs flying off the truck and spilling onto the road. The incident caused traffic delays as authorities worked to clear the road of alcohol. Some of the kegs split open, causing beer to spill onto the highway. It's essential to determine the type of beer that was spilled during the accident.

High school student was actually a 28-year-old woman

A strange incident that seemed straight out of a movie occurred when a 28-year-old woman allegedly posed as a 17-year-old and successfully enrolled in a Louisiana high school as a ninth-grader. However, her masquerade ended on June 13 when she and her 46-year-old mother were arrested by deputies of the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office on fraud charges. The school administration received a tip that the female student, registered as a 17-year-old, was actually an adult, possibly in her mid-twenties. Upon conducting an internal investigation, the school administration informed the sheriff's office of their findings. The woman, who hailed from Honduras, attended the high school for an entire year before being exposed. Detectives found that her mother, who lived in the country on an expired visa, used a fake passport and birth certificate to enroll her daughter in school. Parents are questioning the motive behind this bizarre incident. However, according to the information gather

Beyoncé concert in Stockholm blamed for unexpectedly high Swedish inflation

According to official statistics, Swedish inflation decreased in May, although it was still higher than anticipated. Some analysts speculate that the cause for the unexpected inflation was due to the highly publicized Beyoncé concert. Hotel and restaurant prices, which make up 0.3 percentage points of the inflation, were possibly influenced by her concert. In May, thousands of fans attended the two concerts that marked Beyoncé's first solo tour in seven years. Each show had an estimated crowd of 46,000, and many fans traveled from overseas to take advantage of the weaker Swedish currency and lower ticket prices. Some hotels even reached full capacity, leaving some fans to stay outside the capital.

331,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls Due To Rear Coil Spring Can Detach

Jeep's parent company, Stellantis (formerly known as Chrysler), has issued a recall for over 331,000 Jeep vehicles worldwide due to a potential safety issue. The recall specifically affects certain models of the 2022 and 2023 Grand Cherokee, as well as 2021 to 2023 Grand Cherokee L SUVs. According to documents released on June 8, 2023, by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the rear coil springs may have been improperly installed during production, which could cause them to detach from the vehicle while in motion. This poses a safety hazard that could lead to accidents and endanger other drivers on the road. The Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV was manufactured between May 17, 2021, and May 31, 2023, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee L SUV was produced between December 5, 2020, and May 31.

Man Stops Track Meet to Accuse 9-Year-Old Girl of Being Transgender

A children's track-and-field meet in Kelowna, British Columbia, was interrupted last week when a man allegedly accused a 9-year-old girl of being transgender. Last Thursday, the girl competing in the track meet in Kelowna was not transgender but sported a pixie haircut. The day, which started out optimistic as the girl placed in the discus event, turned dark when the man began accusing her of being transgender. The man at the Canada meet caused such a scene-even asking the girl's mother, Heidi Starr, for a certificate of proof that her daughter was female-that he was asked to leave, and the event was moved to a different area. The man at the Canada meet caused such a scene-even asking the girl's mother, Heidi Starr, for a certificate of proof that her daughter was female-that he was asked to leave, and the event was moved to a different area. Starr said the man claimed that her daughter and another girl with short hair should be disqualified from competing. The event negati

Polish bus route drops 'devil's number' after Christian protests

There will be no more going to Hel on bus 666. The bus to Hel on Poland's Baltic coast has long been popular with tourists. But some Christian conservatives have protested against using a number signifying the devil on a bus leading to a place that sounds like the word "hell" in English. The local bus operator, PKS Gdynia, announced this week that bus 666 would no longer run to Hel. It said it would run the line under 669 from 24 June. Local media said the bus company had acted under pressure from Christian groups that had pushed for the change but was already thinking of returning to the old number amid a public outcry. (TheGuardian)

FOOD NEWS

McDonald's is giving their Quarter Pounder with Cheese a spicy update. Starting July 10th, they'll be available (for a limited time) with pickled jalapeno slices. The Seattle Ice Cream Shop Molly Moon's Ice Cream has banned tipping. She's raised ice cream prices to give employees a raise but has signs that say "No tipping." The owner says that people are getting tired of what she calls "tipflation"-the constant need to tip on everything. Coca-Cola is working with Riot Games, creators of League of Legends, to develop and promote a new Coke product, Coke Ultimate Zero Sugar, aimed at gamers. Heinz is now making collectible ketchup packets, 50 different designs, one for each state. There is a pub in Scotland called The Old Forge in such a remote place; you have to drive a 22-mile winding road to get to the spot where you'll need to hike 15 miles to a little town of 100 people. But if you do, they'll give you a free beer. I know, I know, but it&#

The Movie Critic

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On This Day! 12-15-23

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100% Female "She Said Yes"

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'Silo' Renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+

'Silo' Renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+. The sci-fi series stars Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, Common, and Avi Nash. The Apple TV+ sci-fi drama "Silo" will return for Season 2, the streamer revealed on Wednesday of the Season 1 finale, airing Friday. The news comes after the thriller series became the most in-demand breakout show for the week of May 27-June 2, surpassing the competition with a demand 24.4 times that of the average series, according to data from Parrot Analytics. "It has been enormously fulfilling to see the engrossing, atmospheric, and beautifully crafted sci-fi epic 'Silo' quickly become Apple's number one drama series," Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+, said. "As audiences worldwide have become gripped by the mysteries and conspiracies buried within this fascinating subterranean world, viewership only continues to climb, and we are so excited for more secrets of the silo to be revealed in season two.&quo

TEN THINGS YOU WON'T HEAR DAD SAY!

Where do babies come from You can't finish your peas? Go ahead and throw 'em away. Here, you take the remote. Oh no, kids, this sled is too fast! No, honey, sit this one out. I really can't wait to change that diaper. As a matter of fact, let's both go get nose rings! Hey, kids! Sit down at the table and try my vichyssoise. Go ahead, take my car-and here's fifty bucks for gas. Waiter! More ice cream for the little one! Can you turn up that music? It really calms my nerves.

POSSIBLE NAMES FOR A PET RENTAL COMPANY

Dogs, Cats, and Beyond Fleas to meet you Red Loaner, Red Loaner (send this dog over) All the Mews that's Fit to Rent Enterprise: you'll pick it up

Music Calendar...

In 1951 "Because Of You" by Tony Bennett debuts on the charts. In 1956 John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time at a church dinner in Liverpool. In 1958 The Platters performed "Twilight Time" on the "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1959 "Forty Miles Of Bad Road" by Duane Eddy entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1963 "Surf City" (written by Brian Wilson) by Jan & Dean entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1963 "Sukiyaki" by Kyu Sakamoto hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 charts and stayed there for 3 weeks. In 1965 Elvis Presley's latest film, "Tickle Me," premiered. In 1966 The Beatles' album "Yesterday & Today" was released with the controversial "butcher" sleeve, showing group members smiling amongst a group of decapitated baby dolls. The original photo was pulled and replaced by a more conventional cover. In 1967 Peter Green left John Mayall's Blues Breakers to form the band Fleetwood M

Today In History...

In 1215 King John signed 1904; more than 1000 died when a fire erupted aboard the steamboat "General Slocum" in New York's East River. In 1924 Native Americans are proclaimed U.S. citizens. In 1940 France surrendered to Hitler during World War II. In 1944 American forces began their successful invasion of Saipan in the Central Pacific during World War II. In 1944 B-29 Superfortresses made their first raids on Japan, attacking a plant in Kyushu. In 1960 The Billy Wilder movie "The Apartment," starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine, opened in New York. In 1967 Governor Ronald Reagan signed a liberalized California abortion bill. In 1975 Soyuz 19 was launched. In 1977 Spain held its first free elections since 1936. In 1978 King Hussein of Jordan married 26-year-old American Elizabeth Halaby and proclaimed his bride Queen Noor al-Hussein. In 1981 The Agriculture Department announced there would be a shortage of farmland by the year 2000 due to urbanization. In 19

Born On This Day...

In 1767 Rachel Jackson, wife of President Andrew Jackson In 1815 British illustrator H.B. "Phiz" Browne In 1843 Norwegian composer/pianist, Edvard Grieg In 1894 Composer, Robert Russell Bennett (Sound of Music, South Pacific) In 1898 Businessman, Walter L. Jacobs (first rental car agency-Hertz) In 1901 Music executive Jack Kapp (founded Decca Records) [d: 3-25-49] In 1902 Psychoanalyst, Erik Erikson ("identity crisis") [d: 5-12-94] In 1902 German conductor Max Rudolf [d: 3-1-95] In 1910 Orchestra leader/composer David Rose (The Stripper) [d: 8-23-90] In 1914 Soviet premier Yuri V. Andropov (1982-84) [d: 2-9-84] In 1914 Artist/cartoonist Saul Steinberg (New Yorker) [d: 5-12-99] In 1916 Publisher/editor Marshall Field IV (Chicago Daily News) [d: 9-18-65] In 1921 Jazz pianist/composer Erroll Garner (Misty) [d: 1-2-77] In 1922 Jazz pianist, Jaki Byard [d: 2-11-99] In 1929 Guitarist, Nigel Pickering (Spanky & Our Gang) [d: 5-5-11] In 1932 New York Governor Mario M. C

Music Calendar...

In 1958 "The Purple People Eater" by Sheb Wooley hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart and stayed there for 6 weeks. In 1958 "Johnny's Greatest Hits" by John Mathis hit #1 on the U.S. albums chart and stayed there for 3 nonconsecutive weeks. In 1962 "Roses Are Red (My Love)" by Bobby Vinton and "Sealed With A Kiss" by Brian Hyland both entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1963 Barbra Streisand appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show." In 1964 The Beatles began their first tour of the Orient and Hong Kong. In 1967 The Monkees performed at the Hollywood Bowl. In 1969 Guitarist Brian Jones quit the Rolling Stones; they would be replaced by Mick Taylor. In 1969 The San Francisco psychedelic band Moby Grape officially disbanded. In 1970 Princeton bestowed an honorary Doctorate of Music on Bob Dylan. In 1971 Paul McCartney's "Ram" album was certified gold. In 1972 Bruce Springsteen signed a 10-album deal with CBS Records. In 1975 Mick Jagg

Today In History...

In 68, Roman Emperor Nero commits suicide to avoid execution. In 1784 John Carroll was appointed supervisor of U.S. Catholic missions. In18In 1860 The first dime novel, titled Malaeska: The Indian Wife of the White Hunter," was published. In 1870 Author Charles Dickens died in Godshill, England. In 1898 China leased Hong Kong's New Territories to Britain for 99 years. In 1931 Goddard patented the rocket-fueled aircraft design. In 1940 Norway surrendered to the Nazis during World War II. In 1943 The U.S. Congress approved payroll withholding taxes. In 1953 About 100 people died when a tornado struck Worcester, MA. In 1954 A dramatic confrontation occurred at the Senate-Army hearings as Army counsel Joseph N. Welch asked Senator Joseph R. McCarthy, "Have you no sense of decency, sir?" In 1959 The first ballistic missile submarine was launched. In 1969 The U.S. Senate confirmed Warren Burger to be the new chief justice of the United States, succeeding Earl Warren. In 19

Born On This Day...

In 1768 British manufacturer Samuel Slater (founded the first cotton mill) In 1781 English inventor George Stephenson (developed the locomotive) In 1791 American author John Howard Payne (Home Sweet Home) In 1812 Astronomer, Johann Gottfried Galle (discovered Neptune) In 1822 Scientist, Peter Henderson (father of American Horticulture) In 1865 Danish composer, Carl Nielsen In 1892 Composer, Cole Porter (Anything Goes, Kiss Me, Kate) In 1900 Banleader, Fred Waring (Fred Waring Show) [d: 7-29-84] In 1901 Cartoonist, George Price (New Yorker magazine) [d: 1-12-95] In 1910 Actor, Robert Cummings (Love That Bob) [d: 12-2-90] In 1915 Guitarist/inventor, Les Paul (Les Paul guitar) [d: 8-13-09] In 1916 U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara (1961-68) [d: 7-6-09] In 1922 Writer, George Axelrod (Breakfast at Tiffany's) [d: 6-21-03] In 1924 Actor, Tony Britton (Day of Jackal, Girl in My Soup) [d: 12-22-09] In 1926 Actress, Mona Freeman (Black Beauty, Dear Wife, Heiress) [d: 5-23-14] In

Music Calendar...

In 1931 "There Ought To Be A Moonlight Saving Time" by Guy Lombardo was #1 on the charts. In 1960 "Only the Lonely" by Roy Orbison entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1960 Tony Williams, the Platters' lead singer, quit the group for a solo career. In 1962 The Beatles auditioned for George Martin. He signed them to EMI's Parlophone label the following month and became their producer. In 1964 "Chapel Of Love" by the Dixie Cups hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 charts and stayed there for 3 weeks. In 1965 Herman's Hermits performed "Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter" on CBS-TV's "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1970 "Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young entered the U.S. Top 40 chart." In 1971 Gladys Knight & the Pips appeared on CBS-TV's "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1971 John Lennon & Yoko Ono appeared unannounced at the Fillmore East in New York, joining Frank Zappa and the Mothers

Today In History...

In 1816 A 10-inch snowstorm hit New England, "the year of no summer." In 1833 Andrew Johnson became the first U.S. president to ride a train. In 1844 The Young Men's Christian Organization (YMCA) was founded in London. In 1850 Levi Strauss made his first blue jeans. In 1882 The electric iron was patented by Henry W. Seely. In 1918 The World War I Battle of Belleau Wood, which resulted in a U.S. victory over the Germans, began in France. In 1925 Walter Percy Chrysler founded Chrysler Corporation. In 1932 U.S. Federal tax was enacted on gasoline. In 1933 The first drive-in theatre opened in Camden, New Jersey. In 1934 The Securities And Exchange Commission was established. In 1936 Aviation gasoline is first produced commercially in Paulsboro, NJ. In 1942 Adeline Gray made the first nylon parachute jump in Hartford, CT. In194In 1942 During World War II, Japanese forces retreated in the Battle of Midway. In 1944 The D-Day invasion of Europe occurred during World War II as All

Born On This Day...

In 1718 Inventor/cabinet maker, Thomas Chippendale In 1755 American patriot Nathan Hale (hanged by the British as a spy) In 1756 Painter, John Trumbull (signed the Declaration of Independence) In 1842 Inventor, James "Steel" MacKaye (foldable chairs, moveable stage) In 1850 Physicist, Karl F. Braun (co-developer of wireless telegraphy) In 1860 Theologian/author, William Inge In 1868 Explorer, Robert Scott (led the ill-fated South Pole expedition) In 1875 German novelist Thomas Mann (Magic Mountain) In 1885 Country performer/fiddler James Gideon "Gid" Tanner In 1886 Heart specialist Paul Dudley White In 1892 Inventor, Donald F. Duncan (Yo-Yo) In 1892 Bandleader/singer Ted Lewis (Just A Gigolo) In 1896 Dramatist/playwright Robert Sherriff (Journey's End) In 1898 Actor, Walter Abel (Handle With Care, Grace Quigley) In 1903 Armenian musician/composer Aram Khachaturian (Gayane) [d: 5-1-78] In 1907 Baseball Hall-Of-Famer, Bill Dickey (Yankees) [d: 11-12-93] In 1918 Ac