Saturday, May 1, 2010
On this day in 1967, Elvis Presley married Priscilla… Invited guests claimed it was the 1st time they’d ever had wedding cake with gravy.
On this day in 1931, the Empire State Building was completed. In the movie, King Kong, it took fighter planes to get him off of it… Today, he could probably be lured off with a Nike contract.
On this day in 2000, the "Barbie for President" doll was released in stores… Some Republicans feel that this foreshadowed Hillary’s campaign.
Friday, April 30, 2010
On this day in 1933, Willie Nelson was born… They say his friends no longer put candles on his cake, since that time his pigtails caught fire.
On this day in 1945, Hitler committed suicide with Eva Braun, the woman he’d married the day before… That marriage was even shorter than some of Cher’s.
On this day in 1974, President Nixon released edited transcripts of White House conversations… Those were made from some of the only tapes of that era without drum solos.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
On this day in 1937, Jack Nicholson was born. When he played the Joker, he had a white face, lipstick and bright suits… Some would say he looked like Lady Gaga's fairy godmother.
On this day in 1994, the 100th episode of "The Simpsons" aired on FOX… Today, considering all the channels it’s been syndicated to, it probably airs about a dozen times.
On this day in 1987, on a plane that was returning to Boston, from Miami, Ozzy Osbourne bought three rounds of drinks and sang Crazy Train over the PA system… Some passengers hoped their ears wouldn’t pop till he was finished.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
On this day in 1986, Captain Midnight (John R MacDougall) interrupted HBO… Most people felt his language was no more risqué than what was already on the cable network.
On this day in 1896, Wallace Carothers, inventor of nylon was born… For Mary Hart, this day is right up there with Thanksgiving and Christmas.
On this day in 1981, Ringo Starr married actress Barbara Bach… Inspiring many gentlemen to take up the drums.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
On this day in 1836, General Sam Houston won independence for Texas from Mexico by defeating Mexican troops… If things had worked out differently, there could have been an NFL team called the Cancun Cowboys.
On this day in 1926, Queen Elizabeth II was born… To honour the special day, it’s rumoured that Prince Charles will present her with a Lay-Z-Boy reclining throne.
On this day in 1782, the 1st Kindergarten was founded by German educator Friedrich Froebel… They say the toughest thing about German child care is the diaper rash from the leather shorts.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
On this day in 1968, Pierre Elliott Trudeau became Prime Minister of Canada. While in office, he dated Barbra Streisand… Some thought there could have been another sequel to Funny Girl after Funny Lady… Called Funny First Lady?
On this day in 1989, scientists announced the successful testing of high-definition TV… Some feel it’s unnecessary when you can’t find a channel that isn’t airing The Simpsons.
On this day in 1879, the 1st horse drawn mobile home was used in a journey from London to Cyprus… Back then, emission control devices were simply called “shovels.”
Monday, April 19, 2010
On this day in 1946, the New York Yankees switched from the 3rd base dugout to the 1st base dugout… When their fans move around, chances are it’s for the Witness Relocation Program.
On this day in 1852, The California Historical Society was founded… This has enlightened some students in California who believe that their ancestors hunted with Frisbees.
On this day in 1764, the English Parliament banned the American colonies from printing paper money… George W’s administration would have had particular issues with that.
