It was on this date back in 1620 that Samuel Fuller became the first doctor to arrive in America. Shortly afterwards, our county also opened it's first golf course. On this date in 1699, Peter the Great ordered the Russian New Year to be changed from September 1 to January 1. The folks at the Rose Bowl were much happier about having the game at the end of the season.  He changed it so that he could have more time for his Christmas shopping.  Obviously, with ideas like that, it's no wonder he got the nickname 'Great.'  Mostly because it seemed silly to have the bowl games at the beginning of the football season.  Obviously, it was well-received, or he would have known as "Peter the What The Heck Were You Thinking?"  The first cotton mill opened in the U.S. on this date in 1790. Everything was fine until the first rain, when the building became all mushy. So the next time, they made it out of wood... instead of cotton. On this date in 1820, Missouri impos...

In 1930 "You're Driving Me Crazy!" by Guy Lombardo is #1 on the charts. In 1957 Elvis Presley receives his draft notice from the U.S. Army. He was ordered to report on January 20, but the date would later be deferred until March 24 in order that he could finish his latest movie, "Kid Creole." In 1962 The Osmond Brothers make their debut on NBC-TV's "The Andy Williams Show." In 1966 Johnny Horton's "The Battle Of New Orleans" is certified gold. In 1967 Jethro Tull is formed with Ian Anderson and Glenn Gornick. In 1969 "No Time" by the Guess Who and "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother" by the Hollies both enter the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1969 "Leaving On A Jet Plane" by Peter, Paul & Mary is #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1971 George Harrison's album "The Concert For Bangladesh" is released. In 1973 Bobby Darin ("Splish Splash") dies of heart failure...

In 1699 Peter the Great orders the Russian New Year to be changed from September 1 to January 1. In 1790 The first successful U.S. cotton mill opens at Pawtucket, RI. In 1803 The Louisiana Purchase is completed as ownership of the territory is formally transferred from France to the United States during ceremonies in New Orleans. The U.S. paid the French $15 million for the land doubling the size of the country. In 1820 Missouri imposes a $1 bachelor tax on unmarried men between the ages of 21 and 50. In 1860 South Carolina becomes the first state to secede from the union. In 1864 Confederate forces evacuate Savannah, Georgia, as Union General William T. Sherman continued his "March to the Sea." In 1879 Thomas A. Edison privately demonstrates the incandescent light at Menlo Park, New Jersey. In 1922 The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) is formed. In 1945 The Office of Price Administration announces the end of tire rationing. In 1963 The B...

In 1805 Chemist, Thomas Graham (father of colloid chemistry) In 1833 Dr. Samuel A. Mudd (convicted of giving medical aid to J.W. Booth) In 1841 Educator, Ferdinand-Edouard Buisson (Nobel-1927) In 1868 Manufacturer, Harvey S. Firestone (Firestone Tire Company) In 1869 Actor, Charley Grapewin (Uncle Henry-The Wizard Of Oz) In 1876 Astronomer, Walter Sydney Adams (director of Mount Wilson) In 1881 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Branch Rickey (minor league farm system) In 1886 Tennis Hall-of-Famer, Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman (50 national titles) In 1894 Australian statesman, Robert Gordon Menzies In 1895 U.S. Philosopher, Susanne Langer (Philosophy in a New Key) In 1896 Engineer, Leonard Hobbs (J-57 turbojet aircraft engine) In 1899 Norweigan explorer, Finn Ronne (explored 3600 miles of Antarctica) In 1901 Actress, Irene Dunne (I Remember Mama, My Favorite Wife) [d: 9-4-90] In 1902 Columnist, Max Lerner (New York Post) [d: 6-5-92] In 1909 Composer, Vagn Hol...

Michael Douglas Is a Grandfather! Son Cameron Douglas Welcomes First Child. Michael Douglas has a brand-new role: grandpa! The Oscar winner's firstborn, 39-year-old Cameron Douglas, officially became a father on Monday after his girlfriend Viviane Thibes gave birth to their first child. While they have not yet shared the name of their newborn, Cameron did confirm they are parents to a baby girl. "Today my appreciation for Mother's all over the world has reached new heights...today I took part in a miracle as my baby girl was introduced to the world through a beautiful Amazon warrior," he announced on social media along with along with a photo of his beloved partner in a yoga pose. "I'm so proud of you." Ahead of the birth, Thibes also took to social media to explain the significant role yoga has played in her pregnancy. "As I come to the end of my pregnancy filled with gratitude for the love and support of my friends and family, I reflect on the imp...

According to a recent study, families with kids do less eating out.  You'll find six refrigerator magnets in the average kitchen.  According to a survey, people in Delaware have the most unappealing or ugliest license plates in the country.  Drivers are honking their horns 12 percent more than they did five years ago.  A study found that women are four times more likely to have an affair after a bad Mother's Day.  New research finds you're least likely to tell a lie between 8am and 11am.