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Music Calendar...

In 1781, Mozart's opera "Idomeneo" premiered in Munich, Germany. In 1958, The Champs' single "Tequila" was released. In 1962, Peter, Paul & Mary signed with Warner Brothers Records. In 1964, The Beatles recorded German versions of "I Want To Hold Your Hand" and "She Loves You" at the Marconi Studios in Paris. In 1966, "I Fought The Law" by the Bobby Fuller Four and "Working My WayBack To You" by the 4 Seasons entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1967, The Who and Jimi Hendrix staged a concert face-off as a tribute to the late Beatles' manager, Brian Epstein. In 1971, Allen Klein, who once controlled the finances of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, was found guilty of tax evasion. In 1972, "Everything I Own" by Bread entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1973, Johnny Rivers received a gold record for "Rockin' Pneumonia Boogie Woogie Flu." In 1975, "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" by

Today In History...

In 1820, Britain's King George III died insane at Windsor Castle. In 1845, Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" was published under a pseudonym in the New York Evening Mirror. In 1850, Henry Clay introduced a compromise bill on slavery in the Senate, which included the admission of California into the Union as a free state. In 1861, Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1886, Carl Benz patented the first successful gas-engine car, a 3-wheel machine with a top speed of 10mph. 1900 The American League was organized with eight baseball teams in Philadelphia. 1904, the University of Chicago football team received its first athletic letters. In 1920, Walt Disney started his first job as an artist at $40 a week. In 1924, The ice cream cone rolling machine was patented. In 1936, The first members of Baseball's Hall of Fame, including Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth, were named in Cooperstown, New York. In 1939, Irish poet-dramatist William Butler Yeats died in Menton, France. In 1956, Ed

Born On This Day...

In 1700 Mathematician, Daniel Bernoulli (theory of probability) In 1737, Political essayist Thomas Paine (Common Sense, Age of Reason) In 1754, Pioneer/soldier Moses Cleaveland (founded Cleveland, Ohio) In 1756 Revolutionary, Harry "Light Horse" Lee In 1843, William McKinley, 25th U.S. president (1897-1901) ($500 bill) In 1850 Inventor, Lawrence Hargrave (box kite) In 1860, Russian playwrightU.N.C.L.E. Anton Chekhov (The Cherry Orchard) In 1862, English composer, Frederick Delius In 1874 Financier, John D. Rockefeller Jr. In 187W.C.tor, W.C. Fields (My Little Chickadee) [d: 1-25-46] In 1889 Folk singer, Leadbelly (King Of The 12 String Guitar Players) In 1901 Engineer/inventor Allen B. DuMont (cathode ray tube) [d: 11-15-65] In 1909 Actor, Alan Marshal (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) [d: 7-9-61] In 1913 Actor, Victor Mature (One Million BC, Samson & Delilah) [d: 8-4-99] In 1917, Country singer Lloyd Perryman (Sons of the Pioneers) [d: 5-3-77] In 1917 Actor/singer John Rai

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Music Calendar...

In 1911, Richard Strauss's opera "Der Rosenkavalier" premiered 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 chart. In 1963, "Walk Right In" by the Rooftop Singers hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart 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 run in

Today In History...

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 establishing a library within the U.S. Capitol. In 1837 Michigan became the 26th U.S. state. In 1841 Hong Kong is proclaimed a sovereign territory of Britain. In 1861 Louisiana becomes 6th state to secede from the union. In 1870 Virginia rejoins the Union. In 1871 The American income tax is repealed. In 1875 The first electric dental drill is patented. In 1939 Principle photography begins 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 republic, cea

Born On This Day...

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 by 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

Music Calendar...

In 1956, R.C.A. released its first Elvis Presley record, "Heartbreak Hotel" b/w "I Was The One." 1957Buddy Holly recorded "That'll Be The Day" in Clovis, New Mexico. In 1958, Pat Boone appeared on T.V.'s "The Perry Como Show." In 1962, Sam Cooke's single "Twistin' The Night Away" was released. In 1963, The Classics recorded "Till Then." In 1963, The Beatles signed a contract with Vee-Jay Records to release two British hits, "Please Me" and "Do You Want To Know A Secret," in the U.S. In 1964, producer Phil Spector appeared as a panelist on the British rate-a-record T.V. program "Juke Box Jury." In 1964, "She Loves You" by the Beatles entered the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1969, "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater entered the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1970, John Lennon & Yoko Ono shaved their heads for peace. In 1970, Sly & The Family Stone appeared on CBS-TV'

Today In History...

In 1533, England's King Henry VIII secretly married his second wife, Anne Boleyn (who later gave birth to Elizabeth I). In 1579, The Treaty of Utrecht was signed, marking the beginning of the Dutch Republic. In 1787, Shay's Rebellion suffered a setback when debt-ridden farmers led by Captain Daniel Shays failed to capture an arsenal at Springfield, MA. In 1890, Reporter Nellie Bly of the New York World received a tumultuous welcome home after she completed a round-the-world journey in 72 days, 6 hours, and 11 minutes. In 1890, The United Workers of America was founded. In 1915, Alexander Graham Bell, the telephone inventor, inaugurated the U.S. transcontinental telephone service when he called Thomas Watson in San Francisco from New York. In 1925, The largest diamond, Cullinan (3106 carats), was found in South Africa. In 1940, The first social security checks were mailed. In 1945, Grand Rapids became the first city to fluoridate its public water supply. In 1946, The United Mine

Born On This Day...

In 1627, Irish physicist/author Robert Boyle (experiments with color) In 1736, Astronomer/mathematician Joseph-Louis Lagrange In 1759, Scottish poet/songwriter Robert Burns (Auld Lang Syne) In 1783 Businessman, William Colgate (founded Colgate-Palmolive) In 1860 Charles Curtis, 31st U.S. vice-president (1929-33) In 1874, English novelist W. Somerset Maugham (Of Human Bondage) In 1878 Engineer, Ernst Frederik Alexanderson (over 320 patents) In 1882, English author/critic Virginia Woolf In 1899, Blues singer/guitarist "Sleepy" John Estes In 1899 , Belgium's premier, Paul Henri Spaak (NATO secretary-general, 1957-61) In 1906 Actress, Mildred Dunnock (Jazz Singer, Love Me Tender) [d: 7-5-91] In 1918, Baseball broadcaster Ernie Harwell (wrote Tuned to Baseball) [d: 5-4-10] In 1918 Actor, Ken Mayers (Robbie Robertson-Space Patrol) [d: 1-30-85] In 1919, Former broadcast journalist/author Edwin Newman (NBC) [d: 9-15-10] In 1924, Football Hall-of-Famer, Lou "The Toe" Gro

FAVORITE TREATS REVEAL YOUR PERSONALITY

Your favorite snacks reveal tons about your personality. Discover how the tastes that tickle your palate also spotlight your dominant trait: You're a dreamer If you prefer sugary cereal, double chocolate brownies and hard candies. Friends and family often catch you with your head in the clouds. You're also very trusting, creative, and artistic, believing that life is to be savored. You're a diplomat. Suppose you prefer gumdrops, ice cream, and dips loaded with sour cream. You yearn for tranquility, and you're the one who steps in to settle disputes between loved ones. Although you have opinions, you never force them on others. You're a nonconformist. Suppose you prefer dark chocolate, black coffee, and sour candies. You're an unconventional person with supreme confidence in your abilities. You also speak your mind with a refreshing honesty that charms others. You're a born leader. Suppose you prefer potato chips, popcorn, and peanuts. You aren't shy abou

HEADLINE TRUTH OR TRASH

"Amorous fish blamed for mysterious sound around Florida Bay!" Truth! A Florida scientist said a mysterious bass sound reported by residents in the Tampa Bay area might be coming from mating fish. "Venmo to Honor the Three Stooges!" Trash! The rumor is not true that they're doing spin-off apps, VenLarry, VenCurly, and VenShemp. "Most Taylor Swift Fans Are Neat Freaks!" Trash! However, a high number of them like sweeping. They call themselves the Swifty Swiffers. "Owl invades Connecticut home, hides among board games!" Truth! Animal rescuers and police in Connecticut were called to a West Hartford home to round up an unusual breaking-and-entering suspect: an owl. "Kansas City Chiefs May Change Their Name!" Trash! But if they win the Super Bowl this year, they may change it to the "Sorry About That Chiefs!" "Instead Of A Wall, They're Building Tennis Courts At The Border!" Trash! They were afraid neighbors woul

PET STORE AND SEX

What is something you can say in the pet store and during sex? Here are some examples. Email us with your additions to the list at desertradioaz@gmail.com Does it come in different colors? Who's a good boy? Who's a good boy? It smells like fish in here! Is she good on a leash? How big will it get?

LOOK AMAZING IN EVERY PICTURE

(Cosmopolitan) When your next night turns into an Instagram photo shoot, follow these tricks from Davis Factor, photographer and co-founder of Smashbox Cosmetics. You will look so hot you will be tempted to Like your pictures: Selfie Angle your chin slightly toward the light to nix shadows and create a gorgeous glow. Doing so also sculpts your cheekbones, chin, and jawline. You can avoid - make the photo about you, not your living room. Couple shot Lean in so your faces touch, or yours rests on his chest or shoulder. The lack of space creates an eye-pleasing focal point and shows your connection. Avoid - leaning away from your guy. Posse pic You can turn inward toward the group with one foot in front of the other. It makes you look leaner plus ensures a tight, Instagram-friendly shot, and no one will be cut out. Avoid - No duckfaces ever.

HOW TO LIVE ONE HUNDRED YEARS

More than 84,000 people living in the U.S. today are 100 years or older. By 2040, that number is expected to grow to 580,000 -- an increase of 590 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Being one of the lucky ones who gets 100 candles on a birthday cake someday takes more than good genes, although that helps. United Healthcare surveyed 100 Americans who turned 100 to provide a snapshot of the healthy habits that keep them going strong. Nine secrets of a long life: More than 80 percent communicate with a friend or family member daily. Seventy-five percent eat nutritionally balanced meals every day. Seventy-five percent get eight hours or more of sleep each night. Seventy-two percent laugh or giggle every day. Sixty-two percent pray, meditate, or engage in a spiritual activity daily. Forty-nine percent stay active by walking or hiking at least once a week, while 31 percent stay active by gardening. Thirty-two percent eat organic foods regularly. Seventeen percent are currently doi

Music Calendar...

In 1936, Benny Goodman & his Orchestra recorded "Stompin' at the Savoy." In 1957, Elvis Presley recorded "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear." In 1958, Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock" was the first song to enter the UK charts at #1. In 1962, The Beatles signed a management contract with Brian Epstein at his office at the NEMS record store in Whitechapel, although Epstein never signed it himself. In 1964, The Osmonds played a musical family on TV's "The Seven Little Foys" starring Mickey Rooney. In 1965, The Animals performed "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" on the "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1966, Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels appeared on TV's "Hullabaloo." In 1969, Jethro Tull made their U.S. concert debut opening for Led Zeppelin. In 1969, Donovan's album "Donovan's Greatest Hits" was released. In 1970, Andrew Moog introduced the Moog synthesizer. In 1970, "Evil Ways"

Today In History...

In 1556, A deadly earthquake killed 830,000 in Shensi Province, China. In 1742, Charles VII, king of Germany, was elected emperor of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Austrian Succession. In 1848, James W. Marshall found a gold nugget at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California, leading to the gold rush of 1849. In 1861, The arsenal at Augusta, Georgia, was seized by the Confederacy. In 1899, Humphrey O'Sullivan patented the rubber heel. In 1908, Sir Robert Baden-Powell organized England's first Boy Scout troops. In 1916, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal income tax is constitutional. 1922 Christian K. Nelson of Onawa, Iowa, patents the Eskimo Pie. In 1924, The Soviet Union renamed the city of Petrograd to Leningrad. In 1935, Beer was first sold in cans in Richmond, Virginia. In 1942, A special court of inquiry into America's lack of preparedness for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor places much of the blame on the Navy's Rear Admiral, Husband E. Kimm

Born On This Day...

In 1712, Frederick I (the Great), king of Prussia (1740-86) In 1820 Journalist, Henry Raymond (co-founded the New York Times) In 1860, Businessman Bernard Kroger (founded the Kroger grocery store chain) In 1862 Novelist, Edith Wharton In 1880, Elisabeth Achelis, inventor of the World Calendar In 1883 Actress, Estelle Winwood (Miracle On 34th Street) In 1888 Inventor, Ernst Heinrich Heinkel (the first rocket-powered aircraft) In 1910, Singer/actor Sydney Pepple (voice of Bambi) [d: 10-20-93] In 1915, TV game show producer Mark Goodson [d: 12-18-92] In 1915 Painter, Robert Motherwell (expressionist movement) [d: 7-16-91] In 1916 Sports announcer Jack Brickhouse (Cubs) [d: 8-6-98] In 1916, Sports owner Walter Haas Jr. (Oakland A's) [d: 9-20-95] In 1917 Actor, Ernest Borgnine (McHale's Navy, Airwolf, Single Guy) [d: 7-8-12] In 1918 Evangelist, Oral Roberts (Oral Roberts College) [d: 12-15-09] In 1920 Actor, Jerry Maren (Buster Brown, Lollipop kid-Wizard of Oz) [d: 5-24-18] In 1922

Music Calendar...

In 1941, Artie Shaw and his Orchestra recorded "Moonglow." In 1958, Buddy Holly & The Crickets' single "Maybe Baby" was released. In 1964, The Kinks signed their first recording contract. 1965, "The Birds & The Bees" by Jewel Akens entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1965, "Downtown" by Petula Clark hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks. 1969 Cream's final album, "Goodbye Cream," was released. In 1970, Judy Collins was denied permission to sing her testimony at the Chicago Seven trial. In 1971, "Knock Three Times" by Dawn hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart and stayed there for 3 weeks. In 1973, Neil Young interrupted his New York concert to announce the peace declaration in Vietnam. In 1972, Jazz & Blues singer Maybelle Smith died. In 1977, Carole King's "Tapestry" became the longest-running album ever to remain on the U.S. albums chart as it reached its 302nd week. In 1978,

Today In History...

In 1789, Georgetown University was established in present-day Washington, DC. In 1845, Congress decided that all national elections would be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. In 1849, English-born Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman in America to receive a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. In 1916, Montana set the world's record for a temperature change in 24 hours, dropping from 44 degrees to 56 below zero. In 1920, the Dutch government refused to hand over the ex-kaiser of Germany despite demands from the victorious Allies. In 1932, New York Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. In 1937, 17 people, including Karl Radek, went on trial in Moscow during Josef Stalin's "Great Purge." In 1942, Congress appropriated $12.5 billion to purchase 33,000 airplanes. In 1943, Critic Alexander Woollcoot suffered a fatal heart attack during a live broadcast of the CBS radio program "P

Born On This Day...

In 1730, Merchant Joseph Hewes (signed the Declaration Of Independence) In 1783, French novelist Marie-Henri Beyle In 1783, French poet/novelist Stendahl In 1832 French impressionist painter, Edouard Manet In 1862 Mathematician, David Hilbert In 1872, Physicist Paul Langevin (sound detection system for submarines) In 1884, Cartoonist George McManus (Maggie & Jiggs, Bringing Up Father) In 1890, Businesswoman Cordella Knott (co-founded Knotts Berry Farm) In 1898, Russian filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein (Battleship Potemkin) In 1899, Actor Humphrey Bogart (Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, Key Largo) In 1899 Historian, Joseph Nathan Kane In 1900, Actress Mary Philips (Farewell To Arms) [d: 4-22-75] In 1903, Cowboy actor Randolph Scott [d: 3-2-87] In 1905 Actor, David Newell (Runaway Bride, White Heat) [d: 1-25-80] In 1906 Actor, Bob Steele (Duffy-F Troop, Big Sleep) [d: 12-21-88] In 1907 Actor, Dan Duryea (China Smith, Peyton Place) [d: 6-7-68] In 1910, Jazz singer/guitarist Django Reinhard

Today In History...

In 1825, Ezra Daggett and his nephew, Thomas Kansett, obtained a patent for storing food in tin cans. In 1861, Georgia became the 5th state to secede from the Union. In1903 In 1903, The first regular transatlantic radio broadcast between the U.S. and England began. In 1915, Georges Claude patented neon. In 1937,1937 Millionaire Howard Hughes set the transcontinental air speed record by flying his monoplane from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, in 7 hours, 28 minutes. In 1944, The federal government relinquished control of the nation's railroads following the settlemen1970 1970, President Richard Nixon nominated G. Harrold Carswell to the U.S. Supreme Court. However, the nomination was defeated over Carswell's racial views. In 19771980,1980 Former Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas died at age 81. In 1981, The agreement to release the Iran hostages was made but not honored until the next day (after Ronald Reagan took office, New York City proclaimed a drought emergency.

Born On This Day...

In 570 Prophet, Mohammed (Islamic faith based on his teachings) In 1736, Scottish engineer James Watt (invented the steam engine) In 1749, American editor/publisher Isaiah Thomas In 1798 Philosopher, Auguste Comte (Sociology and Positivism) In 1807, Confederate General Robert E. Lee In 1809, Poet/writer Edgar Allen Poe (The Raven, The Pit and the Pendulum) In 1813, Engineer/inventor Sir Henry Bessemer (Bessemer engine) In 1837 Physician, William Williams Keen (the first U.S. brain surgeon) In 1839, French impressionist painter Paul Cezanne (watercolors) In 1856 Educator, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (first open heart operation) In 1887, Author/critic Alexander Woollcott (Algonquin Round Table) In 1905 Publisher, Oveta Culp Hobby (first secretary of HEW) [d: 8-16-95] In 1906, Singer/actor Lanny Ross (Moonlight & Roses) [d: 4-25-88] In 1908 Comedian Ish Kabbible (Kay Kyser troupe) [d: 6-7-94] In 1918 Publisher/editor John H. Johnson (Ebony, Jet) [d: 8-8-05] In 1922, Cowboy actor Guy Madi

Not my circus, not my monkeys. But I definitely know the clowns.

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On This Day 1.18.24

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Maintenance Day -- Are you high maintenance?

Ladies, take this little quiz to find out. Answer true or false to the following questions.The first outfit I put on is never the one I end up wearing. I have a housekeeper. I demand a phone call, or a very good explanation, when someone is late. I would never ride in a convertible with the top down for fear of wind blown hair. My partner should compliment me often, especially before we go out at night. I sometimes require much sleep in order to look and feel my best. I expect my significant other to give me gifts "just because." At a restaurant, I order my meals with special requirements. I never leave the house without blow drying my hair or using a hair product. My getting-ready-for-bed regimen last for more than 15 minutes. Add up your true answers. 1-3: Your are a dreamboat! Self-sufficient no matter what is thrown your way. Although you will probably grow to be an easygoing loaner or hermit. 4-6: You can get by with little maintenance. Usually you can do your own thing

Weird News - Amazing Spider-Man' No. 1 auctioned for $1.38 million

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Weird News - Escort Services are Completely Booked for 2024 WEF Conference

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Music Calendar...

In 1939, Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra recorded "Jeepers Creepers." In 1944, Louis Armstrong, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and Lionel Hampton performed the first jazz concert at the New York City Metropolitan Opera House. In 1956, "Rock Around The Clock" by Bill Haley and the Comets became the first rock album on Billboard's album chart. In 1964, The Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand" became Capitol's fastest-breaking single, charting ten days after release. 1965 Bobby Darin and Barbra Streisand perform at President Lyndon Johnson's inauguration party. In 1969, Pete Best was awarded a settlement when he won a defamation suit against the Beatles. In 1973, Pink Floyd began recording the album "Dark Side of The Moon." In 1973, Elton John's album "Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player" was released. In 1973, The Rolling Stones held a benefit concert at the Los Angeles Forum for refugees of a Nicaraguan ear