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In 1955 Frank Sinatra appears on the cover of Time magazine. In 1958 George Harrison joins the Lennon/McCartney group, the "Quarrymen," at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool. The club was run by the mother of Quarrymen drummer Pete Best. In 1959 Dick Clark appears on the cover of TV Guide. In 1962 Elvis Presley's 10th movie "Kid Gallahad" opens in theaters. In 1964 "Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1965 The Beatles' album "Help!" goes gold. In 1966 Bobby Hebb & the Uniques appear on TV's "Where The Action Is." In 1966 The Beatles perform their last ticketed concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. In 1969 Nancy Sinatra opens at the Las Vegas Hilton. Among those in the audience was Elvis Presley. In 1970 "Lola" by the Kinks enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1970 "War" by Edwin Starr hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 3 weeks. In 1974 Crosby, Stills,

Today In History...

In 1533 The last Incan King of Peru, Atahualpa, is murdered on orders from Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro. In 1708 Haverhill, Massachusetts is destroyed by the French and Indians. In 1877 The second president of the Mormon Church, Brigham Young, dies in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1896 The Chinese-American dish of chop suey is invented in New York City by the chef to visiting Chinese Ambassador Li Hung-chang. In 1901 Anti-booze activist Carrie Nation attacks a New York tavern belonging to heavyweight boxer John L. Sullivan with an axe. In 1943 Responding to a clampdown by Nazi occupiers, Denmark manages to scuttle most of its naval ships. In 1944 15,000 American troops march down the Champs Elysees in Paris as the French capital continues to celebrate its liberation from the Nazis. In 1949 The USSR explodes its first atomic bomb. In 1953 The cartoon character Speedy Gonzales makes its debut in the Warner Brothers cartoon "Cattails for Two." In 1957 South Carolina Senator St

Born On This Day...

In 1632 English philosopher, John Locke In 1780 French painter, Jean Ingres In 1809 Author/poet, Oliver Wendell Holmes (Old Ironsides) In 1811 Humanitarian, Henry Bergh (founded ASPCA) In 1815 American writer, Anna Ella Carroll In 1817 English cartoonist, John Leech (Punch Magazine) In 1826 Politician, George Frisbie Hoar (helped organize Republican Party) In 1876 Inventor, Charles F. Kettering (automobile self-starter) In 1904 Physician, Werner Forssmann (heart research pioneer) [d: 6-1-79] In 1905 Cartoonist, Al Taliaferro (Donald Duck) [d: 2-3-69] In 1906 Actress, Lurene Tuttle (Father of the Bride, Julia) [d: 5-28-86] In 1909 Actor, George MacReady (Peyton Place, Perry Mason) [d: 7-2-73] In 1912 Actor, Barry Sullivan (Rich Man Poor Man) [d: 6-6-94] In 1915 Actress, Ingrid Bergman (Casablanca, Cactus Flower) [d: 8-29-82] In 1915 Scientist, Nathan Pritikin (studied nutrition) [d: 2-21-85] In 1916 Actor, George Montgomery (Battle of the Bulge) [d: 12-12-00] In 1917 Actress, Isabel San

The Essence of Great Americans

Great Americans come from all walks of life, united by their commitment to freedom, justice, and equality. Their willingness to stand firm in the face of challenges and sacrifice for the greater good defines their greatness. One man has put aside his fame and fortune to make the ideals of America Great Again. He might be a diamond in the ruff, but my fellow Americans, he’s the only sparkling light of freedom we have left. Our checks and balances to tranny are being destroyed. The Liberal media no longer challenges politicians and supports the Democratic Party; Dr. Franklin responded, “A lady who asked Dr. Franklin, Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy? A republic replied the Doctor if you can keep it.” I believe we are on the verge of losing it! I’m asking my friends and fellow patriots to make the right decision this election. A vote for Kamala Harris will destroy this country! The press covered up Biden’s competency, and Kamala knew it! The Democrat Party overthre

Music Calendar...

In 1957 "Tammy" by Debbie Reynolds hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 3 weeks. In 1967 Jimi Hendrix first appears on the U.S. top 40 chart with "Purple Haze." In 1967 The Beatles travel to Wales to meet the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In 1967 "Never My Love" by the Association enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1967 "Ode To Billie Joe" by Bobbie Gentry is #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1968 Jeannie C. Riley's "Harper Valley P.T.A." is certified gold. In 1968 Apple Corps releases its first five singles including "Hey Jude" b/w "Revolution" by the Beatles and "Those Were The Days" by Mary Hopkin. In 1969 "Honky Tonk Women" by the Rolling Stones is certified gold. In 1970 Jimi Hendrix plays his last public concert at England's Isle of Wight Pop Festival. In 1971 "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" by the Bee Gees is certified gold. In 1972 "Brandy (You're A Fine

Today In History...

In 55 BC Roman forces under Julius Caesar invade Britain. In 1791 John Fitch is granted a U.S. patent for his working steamboat. In 1847 Liberia is proclaimed an independent republic. In 1883 The Krakatoa volcano erupts killing 36,000. In 1907 Magician Harry Houdini escaped from a 75-pound ball-and-chain while underwater at San Francisco's Aquatic Park in 57 seconds. In 1920 The 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing American women the right to vote, is declared in effect. In 1939 The first televised major league baseball game is shown on experimental station W2XBS. (Cinncinati Reds/Brooklyn Dodgers) In 1946 Norma Jean Baker signs a contract with 20th Century Fox. Her name was changed to Marilyn after dancer Marilyn Miller and her mother's maiden name, Monroe. In 1946 "Animal Farm" is published by George Orwell. In 1953 The movie "The War of the Worlds" is released in the U.S. In 1957 The USSR announces a successful test of the intercontinenta

Born On This Day...

In 1676 Statesman, Sir Robert Walpole (first prime minister of England) In 1728 Swiss mathematician Johann Lambert (proved pi is irrational) In 1740 French balloonist Joseph Michel Montgolfier In 1784 Inventor, Stephen McCormick (cast iron plow with detachable parts) In 1819 England's Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's husband) In 1873 Inventor, Dr. Lee De Forest (Audion vacuum [radio] tube) In 1884 Author, Earl Derr Biggers (created Charlie Chan) In 1885 French novelist/poet, Jules Romains (Men of Good Will) In 1886 Engineer, Jerome Hunsaker (seaplanes, carrier-based aircraft) In 1897 Actress, Ruth Roland ("Queen of the Thriller Serials") In 1901 General Maxwell D. Taylor (U.S. Army chief of staff) [d: 4-19-87] In 1902 Blues singer, Jimmy Rushing (Count Basie) [d: 6-8-72] In 1906 Scientist, Dr. Albert Sabin (oral polio vaccine) [d: 3-3-93] In 1915 Actor, Jim Davis (Jock Ewing-Dallas) [d: 4-26-81] In 1917 Actress, Jan Clayton (Ellen Miller-Lassie) [d: 8-28-83] In 1917 At