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In 1959 Joan Baez made her first recording, a duet with Bob Gibson, recorded live at the Newport Folk Festival. In 1960 "Alley-Oop" by Hollywood Argyles was #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1962 British record producer Joe Meek wrote "Telstar" to commemorate the first transatlantic satellite broadcast. It was performed by a group of session musicians who became the Tornados. In 1964 The Supreme's first #1 hit, "Where Did Our Love Go," entered the U.S. Top 40 chart. In 1967 Kenny Rogers quit the New Christy Minstrels for the New Edition. In 1969 Time magazine featured an article on Tom Jones entitled "Ladies Man." In 1969 The Rolling Stones' single "Honky Tonk Women" b/w "You Can't Always Get What You Want" was released. In1969, Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsies debuted at Harlem's Apollo Theatre. In 1970 "Summertime Blues" by the Who, "In The Summertime" by Mungo Jerry, and "War" b...

Born On This Day...

In 1745 Revolutionary general "Mad" Anthony Wayne In 1767 John Quincy Adams, 6th U.S. president (1825-1829) In 1838 Merchant, John Wanamaker (department store merchandising) In 1854 Actress, Georgiana Emma Drew Barrymore (mother of John and Lionel) In 1894 Actor, Walter Wanger (Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Cleopatra) In 1899 Japanese novelist Yasonari Kawabata (Thousand Cranes) In 1899 Writer, E.B. White (Charlotte's Web, The Elements of Style) In 1906 Announcer, Harry Von Zell (Burns & Allen) [d: 11-21-81] In 1910 Actress, Sally Blane (Loretta Young's sister) [d: 8-27-97] In 1910 Actress, Irene Hervey (Honey West, Cactus Flower) [d: 12-20-98] In 1912 Actor, Donald "Red" Barry (Mr. Gallo-Mr. Novak) [d: 6-17-80] In 1915 Colin Purdie Kelly, the first U.S. World War II air hero [d: 12-10-41] In 1920 Actor, Yul Brynner (King and I, The Ten Commandments) [d: 10-10-85] In 1922 Actor, Gene Evans (My Friend Flicka, Matt Helm) [d: 4-1-98] In 1923 Cartoonist, D...

SWCC: Making an Operator - Episode 3

SWCC: Making an Operator is a 3-part documentary series showcasing the training involved in creating a special warfare combat crewman. In the final episode we get a look at Bravo and Charlie phases, where SWCC candidates learn the technical aspect of the job, such as navigation, boat maintenance, and weapons training.

SWCC Making an Operator - Episode 2

SWCC: Making an Operator is a 3-part documentary series showcasing the training involved in creating a special warfare combat crewman. In the second episode, we get an inside look at The Tour, a 72-hour crucible event

SWCC Making an Operator - Episode 1

SWCC: Making an Operator is a 3-part documentary series showcasing the training involved in creating a special warfare combat crewman. In the second episode, we get an inside look at The Tour, a 72-hour crucible event

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These Guys Kill It!

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