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...

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 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, surrenders 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 main Japanese island of Honshu, kil...

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 ...

On this date in 1777, General George Washington is defeated by the British in the Battle of Germantown. Ironically, on that very same day, General George British was defeated by the Germans in Washington. In 1871, a patent was granted for cement, one of the more concrete ideas of its time. The inventor was later convicted of first-degree mortar. Okay, I'm done. On this date in 1892, a patent was granted for book matches. Although, some preferred to wait until the movie came out. That is, once movies were invented.  Back then, a Kindle was what you did to a fire which you started with book matches.  Perfect for anyone who wanted to burn their books.  The first book was a real page burner.  The critics called the book, "striking."  Ironically, the guy who invented matches was quite a hot head.  Levi Strauss died on this date in 1902. He did see the age of 73, so he had very good jeans, but you knew that. On this date in 1919, the Democratic National C...

Prince Harry Visits Meghan Markle on the Set of Suits Before Attending Invictus Games. It's time for take your boyfriend to work day, with a royal twist! While all eyes may be on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after making their first official joint appearance as a couple, E! News has learned the pair was able to meet up at a special location days days beforehand. A source confirms to us that Prince Harry recently visited his girlfriend on the Toronto set of her USA Network series Suits. "The Suits visit was planned a couple of weeks in advance," an insider shared with E! News. "Harry's never seen her at her workplace before so she was excited to arrange it. No one was expecting him to show up, just a few people knew." Our source added, "But it was a quiet visit, he wasn't there posing for photos with 100 people. A lot of people didn't even know he was there after word got out." Set visits aside, Monday proved to be a major step for the pri...

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The Arizona Department of Transportation is scheduled to pave at the westbound ramps at A-1 Mountain traffic interchange as part of the improvement project on Interstate 40 from Parks to Riordan. ADOT advises drivers to allow extra travel time while work occurs on the westbound ramps at A-1 Mountain traffic interchange (Exit 190) as follows: · Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. · Friday, Sept. 29, from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists can use the interchanges at Bellemont (milepost 185) and Flagstaff Ranch Road (milepost 192) for alternative travel. Signs will be in place to assist with detour routes in the area. For more information about this project, visit azdot.gov/I40Paving. Drivers should use caution and watch for construction personnel and equipment. Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. For more information, please call Coralie Cole, ADOT community relations project manager, at 602.501.4899 or ccole@azdot.gov . For re...