ON THIS DAY 8-11-21
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Music Calendar...
In 2008 Isaac Hayes ("Theme From Shaft") dies at age 65. In 1952 Hank Williams is fired from the Grand Ole Opry for unreliability due to alcoholism. In 1956 "Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis Presley enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1958 "Hard Headed Woman" by Elvis Presley, featured in his movie "King Creole," is certified gold. In 1962 "Green Onions" by Booker T. and the MG's and "Surfin' Safari" by the Beach Boys both enter the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1962 "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" by Neil Sedaka hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks. In 1963 The Kingston Trio are the mystery guests on the TV game show "What's My Line?" In 1964 The Beatles' movie "A Hard Day's Night" opens in New York and then nationwide the following day. In 1966 The Beatles arrive at Chicago's O'Hare Airport to begin their last tour of the U.S. In 1966 "Lil' Red Riding H...
Today In History...
In 1860 The nation's first successful silver mill begins operation near Virginia City, Nevada. In 1877 Asaph Hall discovers the Mars' moon Deimos. In 1909 The SOS distress signal is first used by an American ship, the Arapahoe, off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. In 1919 The Green Bay Packers football team is established. In 1929 Babe Ruth hits his 500th home run. In 1933 A world record is set when the temperature reaches 136 degrees Fahrenheit at San Luis Potosi, Mexico. In 1934 The first federal prisoners arrive at the island prison Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay. In 1942 During World War II, Vichy government official Pierre Laval publicly declares that "the hour of liberation for France is the hour when Germany wins the war." In 1945 During World War II, the Allies respond to Japan's offer of surrender, saying they would determine Emperor Hirohito's future status. In 1951 The first color baseball game is telecast. In 1954 A formal peace takes hold in Indochin...
Born On This Day...
In 1673 British physician, Richard Mead (study of preventive medicine) In 1807 David R. Atchison, U.S. president for one day (1849) In 1833 Author/politician, Robert Green Ingersol (humanistic philosophy) In 1836 Chemist, Cato Maximilian Guldberg (law of mass action) In 1837 French president, Sadi Carnot (1887-94) In 1858 Dutch scientist, Christiaan Eijkman (vitamins) In 1861 Physician, James Bryan Herrick (observed sickle-cell anemia) In 1867 Comedian, Joseph Weber (Weber and Fields) In 1889 Italian sculptor, Arturo Martini In 1891 Actress, Helen Broderick (Ziegfeld Follies) In 1892 American composer, Carrie Jacobs Bond (I Love You Truly) In 1897 Literary critic/poet, Louise Bogan (The New Yorker) In 1900 Runner, Charles William Paddock (Olympic-2 Gold-1920) [d: 7-21-43] In 1902 Actor, Lloyd Nolan (Peyton Place, Dr. Chegley-Julia) [d: 9-27-85] In 1902 Cartoonist, Vaughn Shoemaker (John Q. Public) [d: 8-18-91] In 1904 Jazz pianist/bandleader, Jess Stacy [d: 1-1-95] In 1908 Labor leader...