In 1815 Inventor, James Bicheno Francis (modern hydraulic engineering) In 1825 Manufacturer, Daniel Wesson (Smith & Wesson Co.) In 1850 Physicist, Oliver Heaviside (ionosphere) In 1851 Writer, Isaac Peretz (modern Yiddish literature) In 1868 Czar Nicholas II of Russia (last Tsar of Russia, 1894-1917) In 1872 Scientist/mathematician, Lord Bertrand Russell (modern logic) In 1891 German philosopher, Rudolph Carnap (logical positivism) In 1897 Director, Frank Capra (Its A Wonderful Life, Mr. Smith) In 1902 Composer, Meredith Willson (Music Man) [d: 6-15-84] In 1903 Actor, George E. Stone (Perry Mason, Some Like It Hot) [d: 5-26-67] In 1903 Bandleader/pianist, Tommy Tucker [d: 7-11-89] In 1909 Tennis star, Fred Perry (Wimbeldon, 1934-36) [d: 2-2-95] In 1911 Blues singer, "Big" Joe Turner (Shake, Rattle & Roll) [d: 11-23-85] In 1912 Director, Richard Brooks (In Cold Blood) [d: 3-11-92] In 1912 Singer, Perry Como (Perry Como Show) [d: 5-12-01] In 1912 Baseball team owner, Da...

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In 1939 The Glenn Miller Orchestra begins a summer season engagement at the famous Glen Island Casino in New Rochelle, NY. In 1958 Buddy Holly's single "Rave On" is released. In 1963 The first Monterey Folk Festival opens in Monterey, CA, including performances from Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Peter Paul & Mary. In 1964 Bob Dylan makes his UK debut at Royal Albert Hall. In 1967 With the release of "Chicago Transit Authority," Chicago becomes the first group to release a debut double album. In 1968 Doris Day's album "Doris Day's Greatest Hits" is certified gold. In 1971 The musical "Godspell" opens on Broadway. In 1973 Yes receives gold records for both "Yes songs," their triple-record live set, and "The Yes Album." In 1974 ABC airs an Elton John/Bernie Taupin TV special. In 1975 Trying to break a fall, Mick Jagger puts his hand through a window at Gorman's restaurant on Long Island, requiring 20 stitches. In 1...

In 1620 The first merry-go-round is seen at a fair in Philippopolis, Turkey. In 1792 The New York Stock Exchange is founded by brokers meeting under a tree located on what is now Wall Street. In 1814 Norway's constitution is signed, providing for a limited monarchy. In 1845 The rubber band is patented. In 1875 The first Kentucky Derby is run at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The winner was Aristides. In 1883 "Buffalo Bill" Cody presents the first wild west show in Omaha, NE. In 1904 Western Union stops wire service to pool rooms to prevent illegal gambling. In 1938 The radio quiz show "Information Please!" makes its debut on the NBC Blue Network. In 1938 Congress passes the Vinson Naval Act, providing funds for a two-ocean navy. In 1939 Britain's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrive in Quebec on the first visit to Canada by reigning British sovereigns. In 1939 First sports telecast - Columbia vs Princeton - College baseball. In 1940 The Nazis occupy Bru...

In 1732 Publisher, John Gill (advocated American colonial independence) In 1749 Physician, Edward Jenner (discovered smallpox vaccination) In 1803 Novelist, Robert Smith Surtees (created Mr. Jorrocks) In 1836 Astronomer, Joseph Lockyer (discovered helium) In 1860 Inventor, Schuyler S. Wheeler (electric fan) In 1866 French composer, Erik Alfred Leslie Satie In 1886 King Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1931) In 1888 Manufacturer, Horace Dodge (created the Dodge automobile) In 1889 Mexican poet/historian, Alfonso Reyes In 1896 Actress, Ruth Donnelly (A Slight Case of Murder, The Snake Pit) In 1903 Baseball Hall-of Famer, James "Cool Papa" Bell [d: 3-7-91] In 1905 Playwright, John Patrick (Teahouse of the August Moon) [d: 11-7-95] In 1907 Actor, Horace McMahon (Horace-Danny Thomas Show) [d: 8-17-71] In 1911 Actress, Maureen O'Sullivan (Jane-Tarzan movies) [d: 6-22-98] In 1912 Attorney, Archibald Cox (Watergate special prosecutor) [d: 5-29-04] In 1912 Announcer, Grant Turner (Gran...

A food trend that's out there-pouring packets of ranch dressing mix into a jar of dill pickles. Hmmm... ... There's a new Harry Potter store opening in New York City on June 3rd, not that far away. 21,000 square feet of things from the Potter world, including butterbeer. United Airlines is going to start serving White Claw on their flights, just so you'll calm the heck down. I remember when Tropicana only made orange juice. Now, they've come out with four new juice flavors, Piña Colada, Caribbean Sunset, Summer Berry Bliss, and Strawberry Kiwi Sunrise. Same with Lay's. I remember when they only made potato chips. Something new from them: Cheesy Garlic Bread Chips.

Would you rather have your parents live with you for the rest of your life, or have your kids live with you for the rest of their lives? Would you rather have the ability to automatically memorize every book you read, or the ability to know when people are lying? Would you rather have underarm hair that grew 12 inches every day or a strange disorder where everything you ate tasted like popcorn? Would you rather be unable to tell if someone was male or female without asking, or be unable to remember anybody's name? Would you rather stutter badly, or drool noticeably? Would you rather only wear one color each day or have to wear seven colors each day? Would you rather know all the mysteries of the universe or know every outcome of every choice you make? Would you rather be the life of the party and the funniest person your friends know but suffer from depression or be happy and content but people think you are boring and unfunny? Would you rather have all food taste like re-fried bea...