In 1955 Tennessee Ernie Ford records "Sixteen Tons." In 1964 The Beatles' U.S. tour ends in New York with a charity concert. In 1966 Beatle George Harrison travels to India for his first meeting with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In 1968 "1, 2, 3, Red Light" by 1910 Fruitgum Company is certified gold. In 1969 "Sugar Sugar" by the Archies hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 4 weeks. In 1970 Jim Morrison is convicted in a Miami court for indecent exposure stemming from a local performance by the Doors in March, 1969. In 1971 Peter Frampton leaves Humble Pie for a solo career. In 1972 Police find cannabis growing on Paul and Linda McCartney's farm. In 1972 "Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me" by Mac Davis and "Everybody Plays The Fool" by the Main Ingredient are both certified gold. In 1973 Jim Croce, 30, and four others are killed in a plane crash (on the way to a show in Sherman, Texas) at Nachitoches, Louisiana. In 1...

In 1519 Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan begins what becomes the first successful circumnavigation of the world. In 1797 The U.S. "Constitution" (Old Ironsides) is launched in Boston. In 1859 A patent is granted for the electric range. In 1870 Italian troops take control of the Papal States, leading to the unification of Italy. In 1873 Panic sweeps through the New York Stock Exchange in the wake of railroad bond defaults and bank failures. In 1881 Chester A. Arthur is sworn in as the 21st U.S. president, succeeding James A. Garfield, who had been assassinated. In 1884 The Equal Rights Party in San Francisco nominates Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood of Washington for president. In 1945 German rocket engineers begin work in America. In 1947 Former New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia dies. In 1951 The first North Pole jet crossing. In 1958 Civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. is seriously wounded at a New York City department store when a deranged black woman stabb...

In 357 -BC- Alexander III the Great, king of Macedonia In 86 Roman Emperor, Antoninus Pius In 1833 Italian journalist, Ernesto Teodoro Moneta In 1878 Novelist, Upton Sinclair (Jungle) In 1885 Jazz pianist, Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton In 1890 Jazz singer/composer, Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton In 1900 Drummer/trombonist, Wilbur De Paris (Duke Ellington) [d: 1-3-73] In 1902 Cowboy actor, Kermit Maynard [d: 1-16-71] In 1911 Bandleader/composer, Frank Devol (My Three Sons theme) [d: 10-27-99] In 1912 TV host/newscaster, Ron Cochran (CBS, ABC) [d: 7-25-94] In 1914 English actor, Kenneth More (Doctor in the House) [d: 7-12-82] In 1917 Basketball Hall-of-Famer, Arnold "Red" Auerbach (Celtics) [d: 10-28-06] In 1917 Actor, Fernando Rey (The French Connection) [d: 3-9-94] In 1918 Actress, Peg Phillips (Ruth Anne-Northern Exposure) [d: 11-7-02] In 1922 Actress, Frances Heflin (Mona-All My Children) [d: 6-1-94] In 1924 Singer, Gogi Grant (Wayward Wind, Suddenly Ther...

Dr. Robert Kushner, medical director of Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Wellness Institute in Chicago and co-author with Nancy Kushner of "Dr. Kushner's Personality Type Diet" says "behavior patterns, habits, quirks, and moods that determine the ability or inability to succeed" at weight control. Some of the eating behavior categories identified by Dr. Kushner: Can't-Say-No Pleasers They are generally good-natured with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to family, co-workers, and volunteer causes, but they don't take care of their own health. Unrealistic Achievers They are typically very successful in their work and home lives, but no matter how much weight they lose, it's never enough. And that makes them frustrated and discouraged. Nighttime Nibblers They load up on calories in the evening. Unguided Grazers They eat without structure or planning and choose the food they eat based solely on convenience and accessibility, rather tha...

In a recent Yahoo! survey, 15% of couples say they food shop, but they do it separately. In another Yahoo survey, 29% of guys admit to talking to their car on pretty much a daily basis while driving. Half of us say taking off your shoes is never okay to do while at work. Around 3% of humans are born with Phonagnosia. This is a condition where you find it difficult to recognize different voices, no matter how familiar you are with the person. It can also lead to loss of memory. About a third of homes have a Scrabble board game, and it's almost always in the closet. The three most borrowed items in the U.S. are pens, lighters and jumper cables. As men grow older, they do less crying. A study out of Australia found a good way to get healthy is to simply quit working. According to Travelmath, 28% of women do this on an airplane flight. Pray.

It's a go! "An Evening With Whitney: The Whitney Houston Hologram Tour." Is happening. Tickets for the U.K. performances go on sale tomorrow. The flu is running early this year. Looks like it could be a tough season. Not too early to get your flu shot. Apparently Julianne Hough is comfortable in the buff. After posing nude for the cover of Women's Health's "Naked Strength" issue, the America's Got Talent judge walked around naked for a week after the shoot before sharing a totally topless photo to Instagram. Ladies, the latest "Bachelor" star, Peter Weber, still lives at home with his parents. Nick Carter has obtained a restraining order against his brother, Aaron Carter, citing his recent "alarming behavior." San Francisco Giants rookie Mike Yastrzemski hit a home run Wednesday in his second at-bat in Boston's Fenway Park. A place his grandfather, Carl Yastrzemski, hit his fair share of homers. TV news lost another leg...