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In 1942 "Jersey Bounce" by Benny Goodman and "I Don't Want To Walk Without You" by Bing Crosby both debut on the charts. In 1945 Ella Fitzgerald & the Delta Rhythm Boys record "It's Only A Paper Moon." In 1952 Sun Records in Memphis releases its first record, "Drivin' Slow" by Johnny London. He was a 16-year-old black saxophone player. In 1957 12-year-old Brenda Lee debuts on the Country charts with "One Step At A Time." In 1958 CBS Laboratories announces a new stereophonic record that was mono compatible, playable on both mono and stereo phonographs. In 1965 "I Can't Explain" by the Who and "The Last Time" by the Rolling Stones both enter the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1965 "Stop! In The Name Of Love" by the Supremes is #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1967 The Rolling Stones are pelted with bottles, chairs and fireworks while performing in Sweden. In 1967 The Young Rascals record "Groov

In 1512 Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon sights Florida. In 1625 Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, ascends to the throne upon the death of James I. In 1794 President Washington and Congress authorize creation of U.S. Navy. In 1836 The first Morman temple is dedicated in Kirtland, Ohio. In 1855 Abraham Gesner receives a patent for kerosene. In 1855 Congress spends $30,000 to import camels for use by the army in Texas and the southwest. In 1860 M.L. Byrn of New York receives a patent for the corkscrew. In 1866 Andrew Rankin received a patent for the urinal. In 1884 The first long-distance telephone call is made, between Boston and New York. In 1912 The first Japanese cherry trees are planted in Washington, DC. In 1917 The Seattle Metropolitians become the first U.S. team to win the Stanley Cup, defeating the Montreal Canadiens. In 1933 The U.S. Farm Credit Administration is authorized. In 1942 American servicemen are granted free mailing privileges. In 1945 During Worl

In 1785 King Louis XVII Of France (1793-95) In 1813 Nathaniel Currier, lithographer (of Currier & Ives) In 1844 Publisher/explorer, Adolphus Greeley (founded National Geographic) In 1845 Physicist, Wilhelm Rontgen (discovered X-rays) (Nobel, 1901) In 1847 German chemist, Otto Wallach (Nobel 1910) In 1863 Businessman/engineer, Sir Henry Royce (founded Rolls-Royce) In 1868 American schoolteacher, Patty Smith Hill (wrote Happy Birthday) In 1879 Photographer, Edward Steichen (pioneered American photography) In 1892 Author, Thorne Smith In 1899 Actress, Gloria Swanson (Sunset Boulevard) In 1902 Architect, Erwin Wolfson (designed Pan-Am building) [d: 6-26-62] In 1906 Jazz clarinetist, "Pee Wee" Russell [d: 2-15-69] In 1907 Actress/dancer, Mary Treen (Joey Bishop Show) [d: 7-20-89] In 1912 British Prime Minister, James Callaghan [d: 3-26-05] In 1914 Actor, Richard Denning (Hawaii Five-O) [d: 10-11-98] In 1914 Singer, Snooky Lanson (Your Hit Parade) [d: 7-2-90] In 1914 Author, Bu

 

In 1943 Aaron Copland's "Fanfare For The Common Man" premieres in New York, with George Szell conducting. In 1953 Marty Robbins makes his U.S. chart debut with "I'll Go On Alone." In 1955 Elvis Presley is interviewed by Jimmy Dean on his TV show. In 1958 The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certifies its In 1958 first gold record, "Catch A Falling Star" by Perry Como. In 1960 Sam Cooke kicks off his first tour of the West Indies with a concert in Montego Bay, Jamaica. In 1963 Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers is fined 60 pounds for evading British customs with a German guitar. In 1964 Billboard magazine says that 60% of all current music sales are Beatles records. In 1964 "Twist & Shout" by the Beatles enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1965 Petula Clark makes her American TV debut on the "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1967 TV's "Where The Action Is" airs the Beatles film "Strawberry Fields F

In 1743 The first recorded town meeting in America is held at Boston's Faneuil Hall. In 1794 Eli Whitney patents the cotton gin, an invention that revolutionized America's cotton industry. In 1812 The U.S. congress authorizes war bonds to finance War of 1812. In 1883 German political philosopher Karl Marx dies in London. In 1900 U.S. currency goes on the gold standard. In 1903 The first national bird reservation is established in Sebastian, Florida. In 1923 President Warren Harding becomes the first U.S. president to file an income tax return. In 1939 The republic of Czechoslovakia is dissolved, opening the way for Nazi occupation. In 1950 The FBI's "10 Most Wanted Fugitives" program begins. In 1951 During the Korean War, United Nations forces recapture Seoul. In 1964 A jury in Dallas finds Jack Ruby guilty of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy. In 1965 Israel's cabinet formally approves establishment of diplomatic r

In 1804 Composer, Johann Baptist Strauss (Father of the Waltz) In 1821 Archeologist, Jens Worsaae In 1833 First American female dentist, Lucy Hobbs Taylor In 1835 Astronomer, Giovanni Schiaparelli (discovered Martian canals) In 1854 German biologist, Paul R. Ehrlich (developed syphilis treatment) In 1854 Thomas Riley Marshall, 28th U.S. vice president (1913-21) In 1864 Railroad engineer, Casey Jones (Cannonball Express) In 1868 Russian playwright, Maxim Gorky In 1879 Theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein (E=mc2) (Nobel, 1921) In 1912 Bandleader, Les Brown (Steve Allen, Dean Martin) [d: 1-4-01] In 1916 Screenwriter/author, Horton Foote (To Kill a Mockingbird) [d: 3-4-09] In 1918 Actor, Dennis Patrick (Vaughn Leland-Dallas) [d: 10-13-02] In 1919 Novelist, Max Shulman (Many Loves Of Dobie Gillis) [d: 8-28-88] In 1920 Cartoonist, Hank Ketcham (Dennis the Menace) [d: 6-1-01] In 1922 Conductor/composer, Les Baxter (Mel Torme) [d: 1-15-96] In 1923 Photographer, Diane Arbus (Vogue, Harper'

In 1942 Bing Crosby and Mary Martin record "Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie." In 1948 "Manana (Is Soon Enough For Me)" by Peggy Lee is #1 on the charts. In 1959 The Kingston Trio are nearly killed in an Indiana plane crash, five weeks following a similar crash in which Buddy Holly was killed. In 1961 Ricky Nelson records "Travelin' Man." In 1965 The Beatles with wives Cynthia, Maureen and Patti, all fly from London to Austria to shoot scenes for "Help!" In 1965 Eric Clapton leaves the Yardbirds and is replaced by Jeff Beck. In 1965 "Tired Of Waiting For You" by the Kinks and "I'm Telling You Now" by Freddie & the Dreamers both enter the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1965 "Eight Days A Week" by the Beatles hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks. In 1966 Rod Stewart leaves Steampacket to resume his solo career. In 1968 The Byrds receive a gold record for their "Greatest Hits" album

In 1462 The first Gutenberg Bible is printed. In 1519 Cortez lands in Mexico. In 1639 Harvard University is named for clergyman John Harvard. In 1781 The planet Uranus is discovered by Sir William Herschel. In 1852 The New York Lantern publishes the first cartoon showing the character "Uncle Sam" based on a real U.S. officer who served in the war of 1812, Samuel Wilson. In 1861 Confederate president Jefferson Davis signs bill authorizing the use of slaves as soldiers. In 1868 The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson begins in the U.S. Senate. In 1877 Maine teenager Chester Greenwood patents the earmuffs. In 1884 Standard Time is adopted throughout the United States. In 1901 Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd U.S. president, dies in Indianapolis. In 1906 American suffragist, Susan B. Anthony dies in Rochester, NY. In 1925 A Tennessee law goes into effect prohibiting the teaching of evolution. In 1928 400 die when the St. Francis Dam bursts, flooding San Francisquito Valley i

In 1615 Religious leader, Pope Innocent XII (1691-1700) In 1733 English clergyman/chemist, Joseph Priestly (discovered oxygen) In 1770 English giant, Daniel Lambert (weighed 334 kg at death) In 1798 Abigail Powers Fillmore, first wife of President Millard Fillmore In 1813 Famed restauranteur, Lorenzo Delmonico In 1855 Astronomer, Percival Lowell (predicted discovery of Pluto) In 1883 Engineer, Clifford M. Holland (Holland subway tunnel) In 1886 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, John Franklin "Home Run" Baker In 1901 Actor, Paul Fix (Marshal Micah Torrance-The Rifleman) [d: 10-14-83] In 1907 Actor, Frank Wilcox (John Brewster-Beverly Hillbillies) [d: 3-3-74] In 1908 Publisher, Walter Annenberg (founded TV Guide) [d: 10-01-02] In 1911 Philosopher, L. Ron Hubbard (Church of Scientology) [d: 1-24-86] In 1913 CIA director, William J. Casey (1981-87) [d: 5-6-87] In 1913 Bandleader, Sammy Kaye (Sammy Kaye Show) [d: 6-2-87] In 1917 Bandleader, Ina Ray Hutton (all female band) [d: 2-19-84] In 1