Thursday, November 26, 2009
On this day in 1939, singer Tina Turner was born… If you’re not familiar with Ms. Turner’s stage performance, just imagine Aretha Franklin strapped to a paint shaker.
On this day in 1789, Americans celebrated Thanksgiving for the 1st time… It was so primitive, there was no football.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
On this day in 1914, Joe DiMaggio was born… Considering that he was married to Marilyn Monroe, it’s tough to imagine that the highlight of his life had anything to do with scoring at baseball.
On this day in 1920, Ricardo Montalban was born. He’s most famous for fulfilling fantasies on the TV show Fantasy Island… Not to be confused with Heidi Fleiss.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
On this day in 1991, Cyndi Lauper married David Thornton… They say the bridesmaid dresses were neon pink, to match Cyndi’s hair.
On this day in 1874, barbed wire was patented… Which doesn’t exactly make it a festive day for prisoners or livestock.
Monday, November 23, 2009
On this day in 1888, Harpo Marx was born. He was about as famous as Groucho, yet he barely talked… You might say that he was a forerunner to Vanna White.
On this day in 1921, President Harding eliminated a loophole in prohibition by banning doctors from prescribing beer… If you needed a prescription to buy beer, can you imagine all the paperwork that would be required for spring break?
Saturday, November 21, 2009
On this day in 1937 Marlo Thomas was born... During her marriage, she spent more time watching Donahue than any other woman… Because she was married to him.
On this day in 1959, Jack Benny played violin in a duet with Richard Nixon on piano… That would have been a few minutes of blank tape that music critics would have welcomed.
Friday, November 20, 2009
On this day in 1947, rock’n’roll guitarist Joe Walsh was born… He likes to party… They say in high school his essay entitled “My School Trip” involved his leaf collection... That was hidden in his sock drawer.
On this day in 1956, Bo Derek was born. She played the blonde beauty in 10… If you can’t picture her, just imagine Farrah Fawcett with her hair done up in macramé.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
On this day in 1928, the 1st sound cartoon, Steamboat Willie, starring Mickey Mouse was screened in the US… Basically, it sounded like a Mike Tyson interview.
On this day in 1883, standard time zones were established in the US and Canada… Years later, in the more backward areas, TV announcers still say “It’s 10:30 – Do you know what number the big hand’s on?”
