In 1654 Louis XIV is crowned king of France in Rheims. In 1769 Frontiersman Daniel Boone begins exploring present-day Kentucky. In 1776 Richard Henry Lee of Virginia proposes to the Continental Congress a resolution calling for a Declaration of Independence. In 1854 The YMCA is established nationally. In 1863 Mexico City is captured by French troops. In 1864 President Lincoln is nominated for a second term at his party's convention ins Baltimore, Maryland. In 1862 William Bruce Mumford, a retired gambler in New Orleans, becomes the first U.S. citizen to be tried and hung for treason (for removing and desecrating the American Flag over the New Orleans Mint). In 1870 Thomas S. Hall patents the automatic electric block railroad signal. In 1892 The Republican National Convention begins meeting in Minneapolis. In the days that followed, the delegates nominated President Harrison for re-election. In 1919 New York begins requiring written tests for driver's license applicants. In 1929...

In 1502 Religious leader, Pope Gregory XIII (introduced Gregorian calendar) In 1761 Scottish engineer, John Rennie (designed London Bridge) In 1811 Scottish physician, Sir James Young Simpson (chloroform) In 1843 Educator, Susan Elizabeth Blow (pioneered kindergarten education) In 1848 French painter, Paul Gaugin (post impressionist) In 1877 British physicist, Charles Barkla (x-ray radiation) In 1879 Arctic pole explorer, Knud Rasmussen In 1896 Physicist, Robert Mulliken (Nobel-1966) In 1897 Conductor, George Szell (Metropolitan 1942-45) In 1902 Actress, Hope Summers (Clara-Andy Griffith Show) [d: 7-22-79] In 1909 Actress, Jessica Tandy (Driving Miss Daisy) [d: 9-11-94] In 1911 Inventor, Brooks Stevens (shaped Studebakers, Jeeps) [d: 1-4-95] In 1913 Playwright, N. Richard Nash [d: 12-11-00] In 1917 Poet/author, Gwendolyn Brooks (Annie Allen) [d: 12-3-00] In 1917 Singer/actor, Dean Martin (Everybody Loves Somebody) [d: 12-25-95] In 1921 Jazz guitarist, Tal Farlow [d: 7-25-98] In 1924 Ac...

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  -- a day to let your cat know he's loved. 75 percent of cat owners are women, so try to make nice with these feline-taming tips. Don't chase tail  -- "It's a mistake to pursue a cat too aggressively," says veterinarian Lore Haug, of Texas A&M University. "Let the cat decide when it wants to be petted," she says. "It will let you know." Skip the scent  -- Lay off the cologne and cigarettes. Strong odors can freak out a feline. Bring treats  -- If the cat can smell the goodies on you, it will want to be near you. Oh, and bring flowers for the owner. Cats are very sensitive to their owners' emotions. If Mama's happy, Kitty's happy. Invade her territory  -- Find the sofa pillow or chair covered with fur -- that's the cat's spot. Eventually, it'll crawl up next to you. Scratch it gently on the neck and behind the ears, and wait for its mistress to join you.

If you're not married by 28 it means you're an old maid. That's the word from a Lenox survey, a china company. They found that 78 percent of Americans think a woman should be married by age 28 or it's just too late. Men get a break. Just 66 percent of Americans think men should say "I do" by that age. 28 percent of Americans think guys should hit 29 before settling down, but only 14 percent think a woman should wait that long.

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In 1845 The first American grand opera, "Leonora," composed by William Henry Fry, is first presented at the Chestnut Street Theater in Philadelphia. In 1942 Glen Wallichs launches Capitol Records and begins the practice of sending promotional records to disc jockeys. In 1962 The Beatles sign a recording contract with EMI Parlophone in Britain. In 1963 The Searchers' debut single, "Sweets For My Sweet," is released. In 1964 The Beatles kick off a 27-day world tour with 2 concerts in Denmark. In 1966 "Along Comes Mary" by the Association and "Hanky Panky" by Tommy James & the Shondells both enter the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1967 The Monkees' TV Show wins an Emmy for "Outstanding Comedy Series." In 1969 Nicky Hopkins quits the Jeff Beck Group. In 1969 The Beatles' single "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" is released in the U.S. In 1973 Murray Wilson, father and manager of the Beach Boys, dies at age 55. In 1974 Paul McC...