In 1809 Composer Franz Joseph Haydn died in Vienna, Austria. In 1956 Buddy Holly saw the John Wayne movie "The Searchers," and the line "That'll be the Day" inspired him to write the song. In 1961 Chuck Berry cut the ribbon on Berryland Amusement Park outside of St. Louis, Missouri. In 1964 The Dave Clark Five appeared on "Ed Sullivan." In 1969 John Lennon & Yoko Ono recorded "Give Peace A Chance," with Tom & Dick Smothers singing in the background during their "bed-in" at Hotel La Reine in Montreal. In 1969 Jimi Hendrix appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. In 1969 The Rolling Stones recorded "Honky Tonk Women." In 1969 "My Cherie Amour" by Stevie Wonder and "Spinning Wheel" by Blood, Sweat & Tears entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1969 "Love (Can Make You Happy)" by Mercy peaks at #2 on the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1973 The albums "Can't Buy A Thrill" by Ste...

In 1787 The Constitutional Convention decided on a bi-cameral Congress. In 1868 The first recorded bicycle race was 2 kilometers in Paris, France. In 1879 The first electric railway opened at the Berlin Trades Exposition. In 1889 More than 2,000 people perished when a dam broke, sending water through Johnstown, Pennsylvania. In 1894 The U.S. Senate voted unanimously to declare a policy of non-interference in the Hawaiian Islands. In 1910 The Union of South Africa was founded. In 1913 The 17th Amendment to the Constitution, providing for the popular election of U.S. senators, was declared in effect. In 1916 During World War I, British and German fleets fought the Battle of Jutland off Denmark. In 1919 The first wedding in an airplane occurred in Houston, Texas. In 1945 World War II production of the B-24 Liberator bombers ended with 18,188 delivered. The most significant quantity of one airplane ever made. In 1961 South Africa became an independent republic. In 1962 World War II Gestapo...

In 1819 American poet, Walt Whitman (the Father of Free Verse in America) In 1841 Industrialist, William Rockefeller (Standard Oil) In 1857 Religious leader, Pope Pius XI (1922-39) In 1872 Scientist/astrophysicist, Charles Greeley Abbot (Sun Constant) In 1889 Actress, Madge Blake (The Real McCoys, Aunt Harriet-TV's Batman) In 1894 Comedian, Fred Allen (Allen's Alley, What's My Line) In 1898 Clergyman/author, Norman Vincent Peale (Positive Thinking) In 1904 Saxophonist, Otto "Toby" Hardwicke (Duke Ellington) [d: 8-5-70] In 1908 Actor, Don Ameche (Cocoon, Trading Places) [d: 12-6-93] In 1912 Actor, Dave O'Brien (Kiss Me Kate) [d: 11-8-69] In 1912 Actress, Barbara Pepper (Doris Ziffel-Green Acres) [d: 7-18-69] In 1916 Actor, John Vivyan (Mr. Lucky) [d: 12-20-83] In 1922 Actor, Denholm Elliott (Marcus-Raiders of the Last Ark) [d: 10-6-92] In 1923 Prince Ranier III of Monaco (Grace Kelly's widow) [d: 4-6-05] In 1929 Actress, Elaine Stewart (Brigadoon, Take the ...

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave Americans who gave their lives in service to our nation. One symbol commonly associated with this important holiday is the poppy flower, commemorating fallen soldiers for over a century. The poppy originated in World War I, where it became a symbol of remembrance for soldiers who lost their lives in battle. It was inspired by the famous poem "In Flanders Fields" by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, which describes the poppies that grew on the graves of soldiers on the battlefields of Belgium. The imagery of the red poppy became a poignant symbol of the sacrifice and loss of life that comes with war. Today, the poppy is still a symbol of remembrance on Memorial Day and other occasions. The American Legion has distributed poppies to honor the fallen since 1921, and the tradition continues. By wearing a poppy, we celebrate those who have served our country and show our support for the families and loved ones they left behind. It...

In 1940 Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra, the Pied Pipers, and Frank Sinatra recorded "I'll Never Smile Again" in New York for RCA. In 1953 Jim Reeves debuted at the Grand Ole Opry. In 1960 "My Home Town" by Paul Anka and "Because Their Young" by Duane Eddy entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1960 "Cathy's Clown" by The Everly Brothers hit #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart for 5 weeks. In 1963 Paul Revere and the Raiders signed with Columbia Records. In 1964 Marvin Gaye performed on ABC-TV's "American Bandstand." In 1964 "I Get Around" by the Beach Boys, "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin'" by Gerry & the Pacemakers, and "My Boy Lollipop" by Millie Small all entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1967 The Monkees appeared on the cover of Tiger Beat magazine. In 1968 The Beatles opened a second Apple Boutique in London. In 1970 The Grateful Dead played their first concert in England at the Hollywood...

In 1430 Joan of Arc was captured by the Burgundians, who sold her to the English. In 1533 The marriage of England's King Henry VIII to Catherine of Aragon was declared null and void. In 1701 Captain William Kidd was hanged in London after he was convicted of piracy and murder. In 1785 Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter that he had invented bifocals, making it unnecessary to carry two pairs of glasses. In 1788 South Carolina became the 8th state to ratify the U.S. constitution. In 1873 Canada established the North West Mounted Police. In 1876 Joe Borden of Boston pitched the first National League no-hitter. In 1895 The New York Public Library opened with an agreement combining the city's existing Astor and Lenox libraries. In 1903 Nelson Jackson began the first transcontinental automobile trip, driving his Winton from San Francisco to New York. In 1908 A dirigible exploded over San Francisco Bay, 16 passengers fell, but none were killed. In 1915 Italy decl...

In 1707 Scientist/botanist Carolus Linnaeus (the father of biology) In 1734 German physician Friedrich Mesmer (hypnotism) In 1810 Journalist, Margaret Fuller (authored the first book on feminism) In 1875 Industrialist, Alfred P. Jr. Sloan (General Motors Corp) In 1883 Actor, Douglas Fairbanks Sr. (United Artists co-founder) In 1886 Actor/screenwriter James Gleason (Life of Riley) In 1888 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Zachary D. "Zack" Wheat In 1890 Actor, Herbert Marshall (Murder, Razor's Edge, Little Foxes) In 1897 Jazz musician/banjoist Fred Guy (Duke Ellington Orchestra) In 1899 Actor, Frank McHugh (Dawn Patrol, Going My Way) In 1908 Architect, Max Abramovitz (Lincoln Center, UN Building) [d: 9-12-04] In 1908 Physicist, Dr. John Bardeen (co-invented the transistor) [d: 1-30-91] In 1910 Singer/actor Scatman Crothers (Chico & the Man) [d: 11-26-86] In 1910 Bandleader/actor Artie Shaw (Come'on My House) [d: 12-30-04] In 1911 Actress, Dorothy Lee [d: 6-24-99] In 1912 Act...