Friday, January 1, 2010
On this day in 1895, J. Edgar Hoover was born… Some feel Victoria’s Secret should celebrate with a blowout on teddies.
On this day in 1735, Paul Revere was born. He announced the British invasion… At the time, he was sort of a cross between Davey Crockett and Ed Sullivan.
On this day in 1922, motorists in Vancouver, BC started driving on the right side of the road… As opposed to Montreal, PQ where they drive all over the road.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
The Guess Who’s lead singer Burton Cummings was born on this day in 1947. He sang American Woman at the Whitehouse for President Nixon… For President Clinton he probably would have sung Go Away Little Girl.
On this day in 1961, The Beach Boys 1st performed surf music… Some say this prompted confused Cleveland residents to show up on the beaches of Lake Erie with ironing boards.
Wedenesday, December 30, 2009
On this day in 1914, former Miss America Pageant MC Bert Parks was born… Some fans think the pageant should borrow an idea from the World Series and interview competitors in their dressing rooms.
On this day in 1928, Bo Diddley was born. He was always fairly laid back for a rock’n’roll star… Which means he didn’t shoot his TVs, burn his guitars, or marry his cousins.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
On this day in 1852, Emma Snodgrass was arrested in Boston for wearing pants… Lately Britney Spears was nearly arrested for not wearing pants.
On this day in 1947, Ted Danson was born. He starred in Three Men And A Baby… He’d like to do a sequel with Jennifer Garner called Three Men And A Babe.
Monday, December 28, 2009
On this day in 1968 The Beatles’ White Album began its 9 week stint at #1… They say the album had a tremendous influence on Michael Jackson.
On this day in 18832, John Calhoun became the 1st US Vice President to resign… Democrats wished Dick Cheney would have payed tribute by following suit.
Monday, December 21, 2009
On this day in 1937, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs premiered… Some say that was also the working title for Michael Jackson’s honeymoon video.
On this day in 1991, Jane Fonda married Ted Turner. Both had been married three times… So some thought Ted should colourize Jane’s wedding dress to something off-white.
On this day in 1620, the Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock… Carrying America’s 1st “foreigners.”
