In 1924 Louis Armstrong records "Go Long Mule" with Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra in New York. In 1940 Artie Shaw and his Orchestra record "Stardust." In 1944 "You Always Hurt The One You Love" by the Mills Brothers is #1 on the charts. In 1954 Marian Anderson becomes the first black singer hired by the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York. In 1957 "Be-Bop Baby" by Ricky Nelson enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1964 The Beatles appear on an episode of "Shindig!" taped on location in London. They perform "I'm a Loser," "Kansas City" and "Boys." In 1965 The Kinks appear on TV's "Shindig!" In 1967 "Mama" Cass Elliot spends the night in a London jail after refusing to pay her hotel bill. In 1967 The Beatles reject an offer of $1 million to play Shea Stadium from promoter Sid Bernstein. He orginally brought the group to Shea in August 1965. In 1969 "Get Together" by th

In 1765 The Stamp Act Congress convenes in New York to draw up colonial grievances against England. In 1777 The second Battle of Saratoga begins during the American Revolution. In 1826 The Granite Railway, the first chartered railway in the U.S., begins operations. In 1849 Writer Edgar Allen Poe dies in Baltimore at age 40. In 1868 Cornell University is inaugurated in Ithaca, New York. In 1916 In a lopsided college football victory, Georgia Tech defeats Cumberland University, 222-0, in Atlanta. In 1931 The first infra-red photograph is taken at Rochester, New York. In 1949 The Republic of East Germany is formed. In 1950 U.S. forces invade Korea by crossing the 38th parallel. In 1955 Annette Funicello appears on the "Mickey Mouse Club" for the first time. In 1960 Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy and Republican opponent Richard Nixon hold the second of their broadcast debates. In 1960 "Route 66" premieres on CBS-TV. In 1963 President Kennedy signs the

In 1728 Statesman, Caesar Rodney (signed the Declaration of Independence) In 1849 American poet, James Whitcomb Riley (The Raggedy Man) In 1858 Weatherman, Charles Marvin (calculated height of clouds) In 1859 English bibliophile James Thomas Wise In 1870 Country singer, Uncle Dave Macon ("The Dixie Dewdrop") In 1885 Physicist, Niels Bohr (expanded quantum physics) (Nobel-1922) In 1888 Henry Agard Wallace, 33rd U.S. Vice President (1941-45) In 1897 Black Muslim founder Elijah Muhammad In 1889 Actor, Clarence Muse (Casablanca, Black Stallion) In 1904 Baseball player, Chuck Klein (Phillies, 43 HRs in 1929) [d: 3-28-58] In 1905 Actor, Andy Devine (Roy Rogers' sidekick) [d: 2-18-77] In 1911 Bandleader/trumpeter, Vaughn Monroe [d: 5-21-73] In 1914 Actress, Sarah Churchill (All Over Town, Royal Wedding) [d: 9-24-82] In 1914 Actor, Alfred Drake (Oklahoma!, The Edge of Night) [d: 7-25-92] In 1917 Actress, June Allyson (Till The Clouds Roll By, Vegas) [d: 7-8-06] In 1917 Actor, Hel

Here's a list of reasons, based on various criticisms and analyses, that might lead some to consider Kamala Harris unsuitable for the office of President of the United States: Public Perception and Media Handling: There's been criticism regarding Harris's ability to connect with the public or handle media interactions effectively. Her responses in interviews or debates have sometimes been perceived as lacking substance or clarity, which could be detrimental when facing international or national crises. Legislative Record: Critics often point out that Harris has had a notable career in law enforcement and as a senator, but her legislative accomplishments are not as pronounced. This could suggest less experience crafting and passing significant legislation, a critical skill for a president. Foreign Policy Stance: While Harris has expressed views on foreign policy, especially in the context of the Indo-Pacific region, her detailed strategy or ability to lead on foreign affairs

In 1956 Johnny Cash is jailed for possession of 1,163 pills at the Mexican border. He is released the next day. In 1962 Bob Dylan plays a showcase concert at New York's Carnegie Chapter Hall, attracting an audience of 53 people. In 1963 Nat King Cole appears on TV's "Jack Paar Show." In 1964 Louis Armstrong performs "Hello Dolly" on the "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1966 "Sunny" by Bobby Hebb is certified gold. In 1969 "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" by Crosby, Stills & Nash enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1970 Janis Joplin, 27, is found dead in her Hollywood hotel room of an apparent heroin overdose. In 1973 At a Stephen Stills & Manassas show in San Francisco, Graham Nash and David Crosby walk on stage, and then later are joined by Neil Young for a 50-minute set. It's the first time Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young perform together in two years. In 1975 "Nights On Broadway" by the Bee Gees enters the U.S. top 40 chart. I

In 1648 Peter Stuyvesant establishes America's first volunteer fire department. In 1777 During the Revolutionary War, George Washington's troops launch an assault on the British at Germantown, PA. The British take Philadelphia and occupy it for a year. In 1824 Mexico becomes a republic. In 1887 The first issue of the International Herald Tribune is published as the Paris Herald Tribune. In 1895 The first U.S. Open golf tournament is held, at the Newport Country Club in Rhode Island. In 1931 Chester Gould's "Dick Tracy" comic strip debuts. In 1940 Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini conferred at Brenner Pass in the Alps, where the Nazi leader sought Italy's help in fighting the British. In 1957 "Leave It to Beaver" debuts on CBS-TV. In 1957 The Space Age begins when the Soviet Union launches Sputnik, the first manmade satellite into orbit. In 1958 The first trans-Atlantic passenger jet service begins with flights by British Overseas Airways from London

In 1289 Louis X (the Stubborn), king of France (1314-16) In 1626 Richard Cromwell, lord protector of England (1658-59) In 1810 Eliza McCardle Johnson, wife of U.S. President Andrew Johnson In 1822 Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th U.S. president (1877-1881) In 1822 Writer, Damon Runyon In 1860 Illustrator, Sidney Paget (Sherlock Holmes Adventures) In 1862 Children's author Edward L. Stratemeyer (Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew) In 1884 American newspaperman/author Damon Runyan (Guys and Dolls) In 1890 Olympic athlete/rower John Kelly (Grace Kelly's father) In 1895 Actor, Buster Keaton (The Great Stone Face) In 1900 Actor, Robert Shayne (Inspector Henderson-Superman) [d: 11-29-92] In 1914 Writer/critic, Brendan Gill (New Yorker magazine) [d: 12-27-97] In 1916 Actor/comedian, Jan Murray (Treasure Hunt) [d: 7-2-06] In 1922 Malcolm Baldrige, U.S. Secretary of Commerce (1981-87) [d: 7-25-87] In 1924 Actor, Charlton Heston (Ten Commandments, Planet of the Apes) [d: 4-5-08] In 1926 Basketball player,

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In 1855 George F. Bristow's "Rip Van Winkle," the second American grand opera, opens at Niblo's Garden in New York City. In 1942 Glenn Miller and his Orchestra performed together for the last time at the Central Theatre in Passaic, NJ, prior to Miller's entry into the U.S. Army. In 1943 The Andrew Sisters and the Vic Schoen Orchestra record "Pistol Packin' Mama" and "Jingle Bells." In 1962 Then a Detroit secretary, Martha Reeves records "I'll Have to Let Him Go" with The Vandellas. In 1964 The Beach Boys make their first appearance on the "Ed Sullivan Show," singing "I Get Around." In 1966 Tommy Roe appears on TV's "Where The Action Is." In 1968 The Jackson Five opens for Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight at a concert in Gary, Indiana. In 1969 "Wedding Bell Blues" by the Fifth Dimension enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1970 Rare Earth performs "I Know I'm Losing You" on t

In 1777 General George Washington is defeated by the British in the Battle of Germantown. In 1779 John Adams is named to negotiate the Revolutionary War's peace terms with Britain. In 1825 The first locomotive to haul a passenger train is operated by George Stephenson in England. In 1854 The first great disaster involving an Atlantic Ocean liner occurs when the steamship "Arctic" sank with 300 people aboard. In 1892 Book matches are patented. In 1919 The Democratic National Committee votes to admit women. In 1923 Yankee great Lou Gehrig hits his first homerun. In 1928 The U.S. announces that it will recognize the Nationalist Chinese government. In 1938 The ocean liner "Queen Elizabeth" is launched at Glasgow. In 1939 Warsaw, Poland, surrendered after weeks of resistance to invading forces from Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II. In 1954 "Tonight!" (The Tonight Show) with Steve Allen premieres on NBC-TV. In 1959 A typhoon batters the

In 1601 Louis XIII, king of France (1610-43) In 1722 Statesman, Samuel Adams (signed the Declaration of Independence) In 1792 English illustrator, George Cruikshank (for Charles Dickens) In 1840 Political cartoonist, Thomas Nast In 1842 Businessman, Henry Alden Sherwin (Sherwin-Williams paint) In 1875 Italian novelist, Grazia Deledda In 1885 Magician/illusionist, Harry Blackstone Sr. In 1887 Businessman, James Dole (first Hawaiian pineapple canner) In 1896 Senator, Sam Ervin (Watergate Committee chairman) In 1898 Composer, Vincent Youmans (Tea For Two) In 1920 Actor, William Conrad (Cannon, Jake and the Fatman) [d: 2-11-94] In 1922 Singer, Raymond Edwards (The Silhouettes) [d: 1997] In 1922 Film director, Arthur Penn (Miracle Worker, Bonnie & Clyde) [d: 9-28-10] In 1923 Actress/singer, Mary McCarty (Starch-Trapper John, MD) [d: 4-3-80] In 1924 Jazz pianist, Earl "Bud" Powell [d: 8-1-66] In 1926 Actress, Jayne Meadows (I've Got A Secret, Steve Allen Show) [d: 4-26-15]

In 1911 "Alexander's Ragtime Band" by Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan is #1 on the charts. In 1938 Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra record "Boogie Woogie." In 1957 "Chances Are" by Johnny Mathis enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1963 Swan Records releases the Beatles' "She Loves You" b/w "I'll Get You" in the U.S. after Capitol Records rejected it. In 1964 "Shindig" premieres on ABC-TV with guests Sam Cooke, the Everly Brothers, and the Righteous Brothers. In 1965 The Rolling Stones open the second season of "Shindig!" with the Kinks, the Byrds and the Everly Brothers. In 1965 "Eight Days A Week" by the Beatles is certified gold. In 1966 The Metropolitan Opera opens its season in its new opera house at New York's Lincoln Center. In 1967 A British radio station mistakenly announces that Englebert Humperdinck had died in a car crash. In 1970 Led Zeppelin is named the UK's top group by the r

In 1630 The Massachusetts village of Shawmut changes its name to Boston. In 1782 The Great Seal of the United States is used for first time. In 1810 Mexico declares independence from Spain. In 1857 A patent is issued for the typesetting machine. In 1893 Hundreds of thousands of settlers swarm onto a section of land in Oklahoma known as the Cherokee Strip. In 1908 William Crapo Durant incorporates General Motors in New Jersey. In 1919 The American Legion is incorporated by an act of Congress. In 1940 President Franklin Roosevelt signs into law the Selective Training and Service Act, the first peacetime military draft in U.S. history. In 1940 Samuel T. Rayburn of Texas is elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1949 Wile E. Coyote debuts in the Warner Bros. cartoon "Fast & Furryous." In 1963 The science fiction series "The Outer Limits" premieres on ABC-TV. In 1953 "The Robe," the first movie filmed in the widescreen process CinemaScope,

In 1387 King Henry V of England (1413-22) In 1638 King Louis XIV of France (1643-1715) In 1725 French geographer, Nicolas Desmarest (volcanic origin of basalt) In 1785 English journalist/editor, Thomas Barnes (The Times) In 1797 Librarian, Sir Anthony Panizzi In 1822 Railroad bulider, Charles S. Crocker (Central & South Pacific) In 1823 American historian, Francis Parkman (Oregon Trial) In 1838 Railroad entrepreneur, James J. Hill (Great Northern) In 1853 German biochemist, Albrecht Kossel (nucleic acids and proteins) In 1875 Businessman, J.C. Penney (J.C. Penny department stores) In 1876 Goegrapher, Ellsworth Huntington (climate on civilization) In 1877 Cosmologist, James J. Jeans In 1877 Inventor, Jacob Schick (electric razor) In 1881 English author/art critic, Clive Bell In 1885 German psychiatrist, Karen Horney (neo freudian psychoanalyst) In 1887 French sculptor/painter Jean Hans Arp In 1887 French music teacher/composer, Nadia Boulanger In 1887 Explorer, Louise Arner Boyd (fi

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In 1948 13-year-old Elvis Presley and his family moved from Tupelo, MS, to Memphis, TN. In 1964 "Come A Little Bit Closer" by Jay & the Americans entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1965 The Beatles made their first studio appearance on the "Ed Sullivan Show" in over a year and a half. In 1966 The Beatles' single "Yellow Submarine" was certified gold. In 1966 ABC-TV's musical variety series, "The Roger Miller Show," premiered. In 1966 Hey-hey we're "The Monkees" premiered on NBC-TV. In 1970 Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Arlo Guthrie appeared at the Woody Guthrie Memorial Concert at the Hollywood Bowl. In 1970 "Josie and the Pussycats," a Saturday morning cartoon about an all-girl band, debuts on CBS-TV. In 1970 "We've Only Just Begun" by the Carpenters and "Fire and Rain" by James Taylor entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1974 Mick Jagger and Roberta Flack were among the celebrities attending a

In 1609 English explorer Henry Hudson sails into the river that now bears his name. In 1814 The Battle of North Point was fought near Baltimore during the War of 1812. In 1874 The Remington typewriter went on the market for the first time. In 1918 During World War I, U.S. forces led by General John J. Pershing launched an attack on the German-occupied St. Mihiel salient north of Verdun, France. In 1928 Katharine Hepburn made her New York stage debut in "Night Hostess." In 1938 In a speech in Nuremberg, Adolf Hitler demanded self-determination for the Sudeten Germans in Czechoslovakia. In 1943 During World War II, German paratroopers took Benito Mussolini from the hotel where the Italian government was holding him. In 1944 During World War II, U.S. Army troops entered Germany for the first time, near Trier. In 1953 Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy marries Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island. In 1954 "Lassie" makes its television debut on CBS. In 1959

In 1575 British navigator/explorer, Henry Hudson (Hudson River) In 1812 Inventor, Richard Hoe (rotary printing press) In 1818 Inventor, Richard Jordan Gatling (hand-cranked machine gun) In 1829 American newspaperman Charles Dudley Warner In 1843 Businessman, Henry Leland (formed Lincoln Motor Company) In 1880 American newspaperman/author Henry Louis Mencken In 1888 French actor, Maurice Chevalier (Gigi, Can-Can) In 1892 U.S. publisher, Alfred A. Knopf In 1894 Cartoon voice, Billy Gilbert (Sneezy-Snow White & Seven Dwarfs) In 1897 French physicist Irene Joliot-Curie (neutrons) (Nobel-1935) In 1901 Actor, Ben Blue (It's A Mad Mad Mad World) [d: 3-7-75] In 1907 Scientist, Edwin McMillan (helped build first atom bomb) [d: 9-7-91] In 1913 Track athelete, Jesse Owens (Olympic-4 Gold-1936) [d: 3-31-80] In 1914 Actor, Desmond Llewelyn (Q-James Bond movies) [d: 12-19-99] In 1915 Singer/actor, Billy Daniels (That Old Black Magic) [d: 10-7-88] In 1916 Actor, Edward Binns (Wallie-It Takes

In 1960 Dick Clark appears on the cover of TV Guide. In 1964 Rod Stewart records his first single, "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl." In 1965 The Byrds begin recording "Turn! Turn! Turn!" In 1966 "Last Train To Clarksville" by The Monkees and "Walk Away Renee" by Left Banke both enter the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1966 The Beatles' "Revolver" hits #1 on the U.S. albums chart and stayed there for 6 weeks. In 1966 "You Can't Hurry Love" by the Supremes begins a 2-week run at #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1975 The albums "Kiss Alive" by Kiss and "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd are both released. In 1975 "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" by Elton John is certified gold. In 1977 "Blue Bayou" by Linda Ronstadt enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1978 The Rolling Stones' album "Emotional Rescue" is certified gold. In 1982 Decca releases the Beatles' album "The Complete

In 1608 John Smith is elected president of the Jamestown colony council in Virginia. In 1794 America's first non-denominational college, Blount College (later the University of Tennessee) is chartered. In 1813 Commodore Oliver H. Perry sends the message, "We have met the enemy, and they are ours," after an American naval force defeats the British in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. In 1846 Elias Howe receives a patent for his sewing machine. In 1913 Lincoln Highway opens as the first paved coast-to-coast highway. In 1919 New York City welcomes home General John J. Pershing and 25,000 soldiers who served during World War I. In 1939 Canada declares war on Germany at the outset of World War II. In 1945 Vidkun Quisling is sentenced to death in Norway for collaborating with the Nazis. In 1948 Mildred Gillars, accused of being Nazi wartime radio broadcaster "Axis Sally," is indicted in Washington, DC, for treason. In 1953 Swanson sells it's first fr

In 1736 Statesman, Carter Braxton (signed the Declaration of Independence) In 1797 Swedish chemist Carl Mosander (rare-earth elements) In 1835 Educator/philosopher, William Torrey Harris In 1839 American publisher Isaac Kauffman Funk (Funk & Wagnalls) In 1857 Astronomer, James Keeler (discovered rings of Saturn) In 1885 Educator/biographer Carl C. Van Doren In 1888 Actor, Ian Fleming (Dr. Watson-Sherlock Holmes) In 1890 Austrian author, Franz Werfel (40 Days of Musa Dagh) In 1892 Scientist, Arthur H. Compton (developed atom bomb) (Nobel-1927) In 1895 Actor, Al Fuzzy Saint John (Lash of the West) In 1896 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, George Kelly In 1907 Actress, Fay Wray (King Kong) [d: 8-08-04] In 1908 Broadcaster, Kenneth Gidens (founded Voice Of America) [d: 5-7-93] In 1909 Bandleader/composer, Raymond Scott [d: 2-8-94] In 1914 Director, Robert Wise (West Side Story, Sound of Music) [d: 9-14-05] In 1915 Actor, Edmond O'Brien (Birdman of Alcatraz) [d: 5-9-85] In 1925 Singer/pianist

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In 1955 Frank Sinatra appears on the cover of Time magazine. In 1958 George Harrison joins the Lennon/McCartney group, the "Quarrymen," at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. The club was run by the mother of Quarrymen drummer Pete Best. In 1959 Dick Clark appears on the cover of TV Guide. In 1962 Elvis Presley's 10th movie "Kid Gallahad" opens in theaters. In 1964 "Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1965 The Beatles' album "Help!" goes gold. In 1966 Bobby Hebb & the Uniques appear on TV's "Where The Action Is." In 1966 The Beatles perform their last ticketed concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. In 1969 Nancy Sinatra opens at the Las Vegas Hilton. Among those in the audience was Elvis Presley. In 1970 "Lola" by the Kinks enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1970 "War" by Edwin Starr hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 3 weeks. In 1974 Crosby, Stills,

In 1533 The last Incan King of Peru, Atahualpa, is murdered on orders from Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro. In 1708 Haverhill, Massachusetts is destroyed by the French and Indians. In 1877 The second president of the Mormon Church, Brigham Young, dies in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1896 The Chinese-American dish of chop suey is invented in New York City by the chef to visiting Chinese Ambassador Li Hung-chang. In 1901 Anti-booze activist Carrie Nation attacks a New York tavern belonging to heavyweight boxer John L. Sullivan with an axe. In 1943 Responding to a clampdown by Nazi occupiers, Denmark manages to scuttle most of its naval ships. In 1944 15,000 American troops march down the Champs Elysees in Paris as the French capital continues to celebrate its liberation from the Nazis. In 1949 The USSR explodes its first atomic bomb. In 1953 The cartoon character Speedy Gonzales makes its debut in the Warner Brothers cartoon "Cattails for Two." In 1957 South Carolina Senator St