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In 1939 Benny Goodman and his Orchestra record their signature theme, "Let's Dance" for Columbia records in New York. In 1942 "I've Got A Gal In Kalamazoo" by Glenn Miller is #1 on the charts. In 1960 Neil Sedaka records "Calendar Girl." In 1960 "I Want To Be Wanted" by Brenda Lee is #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1962 James Brown's Apollo Theatre concert is recorded and becomes the first million selling R&B album. In 1963 The Beatles leave for their first tour outside of Great Britain. In 1964 "Walking In The Rain" by the Ronettes enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1967 The Beatles' movie "A Hard Days Night" airs on NBC-TV. In 1967 Tommy James & the Shondells appear on TV's "Joey Bishop Show." In 1970 President Nixon asks record companies in America to reduce the number of songs containing lyrics about sex and drugs. In 1970 "One Less Bell To Anwser" by the Fifth Dimension enters...

In 1537 Jane Seymour, the third wife of England's King Henry VIII, dies 12 days after giving birth to Prince Edward, later King Edward VI. In 1648 The Peace of Westphalia ends the Thirty Years War and effectively destroyed the Holy Roman Empire. In 1836 The match is patented. In 1851 William Lassell discovers Ariel and Umbriel, satellites of Unranus. In 1861 The first transcontinental telegraph message is sent as Justice Stephen J. Field of California transmitted a telegram to President Abraham Lincoln in Washington, DC. In 1901 Anna Edson Taylor, a 43-year-old widow, is the first to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel and live to tell about it. In 1929 "Black Thursday," the beginning of the stock market crash. In 1931 The George Washington Bridge connecting New York to New Jersey is opened. In 1939 Nylon stockings are sold for the first time in Wilmington, Delaware. In 1940 The 40-hour work week takes effect under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. In 1945 The United Na...

In 1632 Dutch scientist, Antony van Leeuwenhoek (discovered microbes) In 1788 Journalist/poet, Sarah Josepha Hale (Mary Had A Little Lamb) In 1830 Attorney/social reformer, Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood In 1855 James Schoolcraft Sherman, 27th U.S. vice president (1909-1912) In 1882 English actress, Sybil Thorndike (Prince & the Showgirl) [d: 6-9-76] In 1896 Actor, Jack Warner (A Christmas Carol, Jigsaw, Dominique) In 1898 Artist, Lillian Oppenheimer (origami paper folding) In 1904 Playwright, Moss Hart (You Can't Take It With You) [d: 12-20-61] In 1911 FBI director, Clarence M. Kelley [d: 8-5-97] In 1911 Blues singer/songwriter, Sonny Terry (Brownie & Sonny) [d: 3-11-86] In 1911 Inventor, Nathaniel Wyeth (plastic soda bottle) [d: 7-6-90] In 1915 Cartoonist, Bob Kane (created Batman in 1939) [d: 11-3-98] In 1917 Football player, Marshall Goldberg (Chicago Cardinals) [d: 4-3-06] In 1923 American poet, Denise Levertov (Joy Beneath The Skin) [d: 12-20-97] In 1925 Blues singer/pian...

 

In 1960 Dion and the Belmonts break up. In 1960 "New Orleans" by Gary U.S. Bonds enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1960 "Save The Last Dance For Me" by the Drifters hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 3 weeks. In 1964 "She's Not There" by the Zombies enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1964 "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" by Manfred Mann hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks. In 1965 The Rolling Stones' album "Out Of Our Heads" is released. In 1965 The musical "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever," with a score by Burton Lane and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, opens on Broadway. In 1967 A memorial service is held for Beatles manager Brian Epstein at New London Synagogue. In 1967 "Hair," the musical, opens at New York Public Theatre. In 1969 Joan Baez is arrested in a blockade of an Army Induction Center. In 1969 The Kinks begin their first U.S. tour in 4 years. In 1969 Led Zeppelin's...

In 1492 Columbus sights the isle of San Salvador. In 1777 British forces surrender to American troops in Saratoga, NY, in what proved to be a major turning point in the Revolutionary War. In 1887 Gustav Kirchoff, discoverer of the laws of spectroscopy, dies. In 1888 Thomas Edison files for a patent for the optical photograph, the first movie. In 1894 The Ohio National Guard kill 3 lynchers while rescuing a black man. In 1904 The Bank of Italy (Bank of America) opens its doors. In 1919 The Radio Corporation Of America (RCA) is created. In 1931 Chicago mobster Al Capone is convicted of tax evasion and is sentenced to 11 years in prison. (He was released in 1939.) In 1933 Albert Einstein arrives in the U.S., a refugee from Nazi Germany. In 1939 Frank Capra's "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington," starring Jean Arthur and Jimmy Stewart premieres in Washington, DC. In 1941 The U.S. destroyer Kearny is torpedoed by a German submarine off the coast of Iceland, killing eleven. In 1945 C...

In 1711 America's first black poet, Jupiter Hammon In 1780 Richard Mentor Johnson, 9th U.S. vice-president (1837-1841) In 1848 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, William "Candy" Cummings (curve ball) In 1880 Industrialist, Charles Kraft (co-founded Kraft Foods) In 1886 Scientist, Ernest Goodpasture (developed mumps vaccine) In 1893 Actress, Spring Byington (Lily-December Bride, Daisy-Laramie) In 1901 John Paul I, 263rd Roman Catholic Pope [d: 9-29-78] In 1901 Actress, Irene Ryan (Granny-Beverly Hillbillies) [d: 4-26-73] In 1904 Comedian, Jerry Colonna (worked with Bob Hope) [d: 11-21-86] In 1905 Actress, Jean Arthur (Mr. Smith Goes To Washington) [d: 6-19-91] In 1906 Businessperson, Joseph A. Albertson (Albertsons) [d: 1-20-93] In 1906 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, William "Buck" Ewing (Giants) [d: 10-20-06] In 1909 Drummer, "Cozy" Cole (Cab Calloway, Louie Armstrong) [d: 1-29-81] In 1914 Actor, Robert Lowery (Pistols 'n Petticoats) [d: 12-26-71] In 1914 Cartoonist...

In 1926 "Baby Face" by Jan Garber is #1 on the charts. In 1951 Little Richard holds his first recording session in Atlanta. In 1951 Johnnie Ray records "Cry." In 1956 Elvis Presley's first movie "Love Me Tender" is released. In 1957 Sam Cooke's "You Send Me" is released by Keen Records. In 1961 "Goodbye Cruel World" by James Darren enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1962 The first Motown revue hits the road with the Miracles, Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells and Little Stevie Wonder. In 1964 Songwriter Cole Porter dies. In 1965 Leslie Uggams marries Grahame Pratt in New York. In 1966 Joan Baez is one of 124 anti-draft protestors arrested in Oakland. In 1967 "Come Back When You Grow Up" by Bobby Vee is certified gold. In 1968 Jay & the Americans record "This Magic Moment." In 1968 The New Yardbirds play their first concert at a club in London. They later change their name to Led Zeppelin. In 1969 Leonard Ch...

In 1701 The Collegiate School of Yale is founded in Killingworth, CT. In 1793 During the French Revolution, Queen Marie Antoinette is beheaded. In 1846 Dentist William T. Morton demonstrates the effectiveness of ether as an anesthetic by administering it to a patient undergoing jaw surgery in Boston. In 1859 Abolitionist John Brown leads a group of 20 men in a raid on Harper's Ferry. In 1869 A hotel in Boston becomes the first to have indoor plumbing. In 1899 Marconi demonstrates radio in the U.S. for the first time. In 1913 San Francisco hits 101 degrees, an October high-temperature record. In 1916 Margaret Sanger opens the first birth control clinic, in New York City, New York. In 1941 The comic strip "Gordo," by Gus Arriola, first appears in newspapers. In 1941 The football penalty flag is first introduced. In 1943 Chicago Mayor Ed Kelly opens the city's new subway system. In 1946 10 Nazi war criminals condemned during the Nuremberg trials are hanged. In 1957 Brita...

In 1708 Scientist, Albrecht von Haller (experimental physiology) In 1758 American teacher/lexicographer Noah Webster (Webster's Dictionary) In 1854 Irish poet/playwright Oscar Wilde In 1863 British foreign secretary Sir Austen Chamberlain (Nobel-1925) In 1886 Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion (1948-53, 55) In 1888 Dramatist, Eugene O'Neill (The Ice Man Cometh) (Nobel-1936) In 1890 Photographer, Paul Strand In 1898 U.S. Supreme Court justice William O. Douglas (1939-75) In 1886 Israeli Prime Minister David Green Ben-Gurion (1948-53, 55) In 1900 Actor, Lloyd Corrigan (The Idaho Kid, Lone Star) [d: 11-5-69] In 1900 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Leon "Goose" Goslin (AL bat champ 1928) [d: 5-15-71] In 1903 Singer/comedian Ford Lee Washington (Buck & Bubbles) [d: 1-31-55] In 1905 Actor, Rex Bell (The Idaho Kid, Lone Star) [d: 7-4-62] In 1911 Actress, Molly O'Day (Our Gang) [d: 10-22-98] In 1919 Actress, Alice Pearce (Gladys Kravitz-Bewitched) [d: 3-3-66] In 1921 Act...

In 1914 ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) is founded. In 1955 Les Paul and Mary Ford are the guests when the Grand Ole Opry is televised for the first time. In 1955 Buddy Holly's band, Buddy & Bob, opens for Elvis Presley at the "Big D Jamboree" in Lubbock, Texas. In 1956 Little Richard records "Good Golly Miss Molly" for Specialty Records at the J&M Studios in New Orleans. In 1958 Jackie Wilson records "Lonely Teardrops." In 1959 Opera singer Mario Lanza dies at age 38. In 1960 Loretta Lynn gives her debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry. In 1960 The Miracles' "Shop Around" is released. It would become Motown's first gold record the following February. In 1966 Australia bans "I Can't Help Myself" by the Troggs calling the song terribly obscene. In 1966 The Monkees record "I'm a Believer" at New York's RCA studios. In 1966 "Reach Out I'll Be There" by ...

In 1783 Pilatra deRozier becomes the first man to fly, in a tethered balloon. In 1860 11-year-old Grace Bedell of Westfield, NY, writes a letter to presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln, suggesting he would look better with a beard. In 1914 The Clayton Antitrust Act is passed. In 1917 Mata Hari, a dutch dancer who had spied for the Germans, is executed by firing squad outside of Paris. In 1928 The German dirigible Graf Zeppelin lands in Lakehust, New Jersey, on its first commercial flight across the Atlantic. In 1937 The Ernest Hemingway novel "To Have And Have Not" is published. In 1939 New York Municipal Airport, later re-named LaGuardia Airport, is dedicated in New York City. In 1940 Charlie Chaplin's first talkie, "The Great Dictator" opens. In 1945 The former premier of Vichy France, Pierre Laval, is executed. In 1946 Nazi war criminal Hermann Goering poisons himself, one day before he was to be executed. In 1951 "I Love Lucy" premieres on CBS te...

In 1608 Scientist, Evangelista Torricelli (invented the barometer) In 1829 Astronomer, Asaph Hall (discovered the moons of Mars) In 1844 German philosopher/poet, Friedrich Nietzsche In 1858 Boxer, John L. Sullivan (heavyweight champion, 1882-92) In 1872 Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, second wife of President Woodrow Wilson In 1880 Scientist/educator, Marie Stopes (birth control advocate) In 1881 English author/humorist Pelham Wodehouse (created Jeeves) In 1896 Actor/panelist, Melville Cooper (I've Got A Secret) In 1904 American social activist Marty Mann [d: 7-22-80] In 1906 Editor/publisher Alicia Patterson (founded Newsday) [d: 7-2-62] In 1908 Economist, John Kenneth Galbraith [d: 4-29-06] In 1909 Baseball player, Melvin Harder (Indians) [d: 10-20-02] In 1909 Broadcast journalist, Robert Trout (ABC News) [d: 11-14-00] In 1917 Actress, Jan Miner (Madge in Palmolive commercials) [d: 2-15-04] In 1917 Author/historian, Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. [d: 2-28-07] In 1918 Playwright, Robert Edwin...

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, ...