In 1912 Al Jolson records "Ragging The Baby To Sleep." In 1960 Pat Boone and his family appear on the cover of Parade magazine. In 1960 Eddie Cochran dies in England from severe brain damage, following an auto accident that also injured Gene Vincent. In 1962 Tony Bennett records "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams." In 1964 The Rolling Stones self-titled debut album is released in England. In 1965 "Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter" by Herman's Hermits and "Help Me Rhonda" by the Beach Boys both enter the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1969 The Band, previously a backup band for Bob Dylan, play their first gig as a headline group at the Winterland in San Francisco. In 1970 Johnny Cash sings "A Boy Named Sue" and "Welfare Cadillac" at the White House for President Nixon. In 1970 Paul McCartney releases his first solo album since the Beatles' breakup. He played and mixed all the instruments himself. In 1971 "That's The...

In 1492 A contract is signed between Christopher Columbus and a representative of Spain's King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, giving Columbus a commission to seek a westward ocean passage to Asia. In 1521 The Great Reformer Martin Luther goes before the Diet of Worms to face charges stemming from his religious writings. In 1524 Present-day New York Harbor is discovered by Giovanni Da Verrazano. In 1790 American statesman, diplomat, author and inventor Benjamin Franklin dies at age 84 in Philadelphia. In 1861 The Virginia State Convention votes to secede from the Union. In 1895 The Treaty of Shimonoseki is signed, ending the first Sino-Japanese War (1894-95). In 1922 A postcard which disappeared during a Indiana tornado was found 124 miles away in Mt. Cory, Ohio. In 1941 Yugoslavia surrenders to Germany during World War II. In 1961 About 1,500 CIA-trained Cuban exiles launch the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion in Cuba in a failed attempt to overthrow the government of Fidel Castro. I...

In 1741 American Revolutionary leader, Samuel Chase ($10,000 bill) In 1820 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Alexander Cartwright (first pro game) In 1837 American financier, John Peirpont "J.P." Morgan (U.S. Steel) In 1851 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Adrian "Cap" Anson (started spring training) In 1886 Actor, Otto Lederer (The Jazz Singer) In 1894 Soviet leader, Nikolai Krushchev (1953-64) In 1896 Ventriloquist, Senor Wences ("S'awright!") In 1897 Playwright/novelist, Thornton Wilder (Our Town) In 1899 English scientist, Vincent Brian Wigglesworth (insect physiology) In 1905 Actor, Arthur Lake (Dagwood Bumstead-Blondie) [d: 1-9-87] In 1913 Actor, Paul Langton (Leslie-Peyton Place) [d: 4-15-80] In 1918 Actor, William Holden (Stalag 17, Network, SOB) [d: 11-16-81] In 1918 Actress, Anne Shirley (Murder My Sweet) [d: 7-4-93] In 1923 Film director, Lindsay Anderson (Thursday's Children) [d: 8-30-94] In 1923 Broadcast journalist, Harry Reasoner (60 Minutes) [d: 8-6-9...

You can order fresh groceries (as well as other household essentials) directly to your door without leaving your home. Many digital grocery delivery services are pivoting their offerings available to shoppers to meet surging demand. Instacart is just one example: In the last month, they've launched countless new features to help you get fresh groceries delivered to your doorstep safely. Like other delivery services, Instacart implemented a new contactless delivery option to promote social distancing and slow the spread of the disease - groceries can be left at your door, on your porch, or in your building, saving you from making a trip to the grocery store itself. The Good Housekeeping Institute selected the best services with the help and input from editors within its Test Kitchen. Walmart Grocery Minimum Order: $30 Delivery Fee: Up to $10 Membership: Optional, unlimited free delivery for $98/year Instacart Minimum Order: $10 Delivery Fee: Starts at $4 for non-members. Membership:...

The next time you walk your dog, know this: People will judge you. Why? The type of dog you choose to own says something about your personality, according to researchers at Britain's Bath Spa University and the Kennel Club's Discover Dogs. Led by psychologist Dr. Lance Workman, the team surveyed 1,000 dog owners through an online questionnaire designed to test the so-called "Big Five" personality traits: conscientiousness, intelligence and creativity, emotional stability, extroversion and agreeableness. What your dog's breed says about your personality: Sporting dogs People who owned sporting dogs, such as Labrador retrievers and cocker spaniels, appeared more agreeable and conscientious in the survey. Herding dogs People who owned herding dogs, such as German shepherds or sheepdogs, were more extroverted. Hound dogs People who owned hound dogs, such as greyhounds and beagles, were more emotionally stable. Toy dogs People who owned toy dogs, such as Chihuahuas or ...

In a world where most people are staying indoors for the foreseeable future, many of us could use a little bit of excitement to break up the monotony. Thankfully, we can turn to action movies for a small, fictional escape for a couple of hours. Whether you're a fan of spy thrillers, martial arts movies, superhero sagas, or action comedies, it's easy to find your next thrill currently streaming on Netflix.  Good Housekeeping  write Lyndsey Matthews lists the best action movies to watch on Netflix tonight. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) The Matrix (1999) Goldeneye (1995) Dirty Harry (1971) Lethal Weapon (1987) Patriot Games (1992) Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) Inception Drive (2011) Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) Bad Boys II Sin City (2005) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Movie (1990) Ghost Rider (2007) Snowpiercer (2013)