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On This Day 3-27-24

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Music Calendar...

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

Today In History...

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

Born On This Day...

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

Tunes Through Time - The Eagles

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Music Calendar...

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

Today In History...

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