Thursday, July 9, 2009

On this day in 1958, Britain’s first parking meter was installed… To picture this, just imagine Prince Charles standing on a curb with someone putting a coin in his ear.

On this day in 1985, Coca-cola announced it would resume selling the old formula Coke. .. The guy who had the idea to change the most successful product in the history of marketing is still selling Coke, only now it’s one at a time at baseball games.

On this day in 1975, Cher divorced Greg Allman after just 10 days of marriage… For that marriage, the tuxedo was returned just barely before the groom was.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

On this day in 1974, Yankee short stop Jim Mason tied a record with 4 doubles in 9 innings… Although some New York fans have surpassed that during happy hour.

On this day in 1816, the Liberty Bell cracked again… Some say the Avon lady was sought for questioning.

On this day in 1839, John D. Rockefeller was born… He was so rich and powerful, if he was overheard ordering Baked Alaska, it affected real estate prices.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

On this day in 1982, Queen Elizabeth woke to a strange man sitting on her bed who asked for a cigarette… Some say that used to happen to Madonna almost every day.

On this day in 1927, former Tonight Show bandleader Doc Severinsen was born… Doc’s jacket was louder than his trumpet… He was offended when Ed McMahon laughed at his jacket, till someone pointed out that Ed laughed at everything.

On this day in 1990, Martina Navratilova won a record 9th Wimbledon singles title… Trivia: If you could spell Martina Navratilova while playing Scrabble, you could coast for the rest of the game.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

This day in 1876 marked the 1st public exhibition of electric light in San Francisco… If Las Vegas had been developed before that, some say it would have been lit with June bugs in Mason jars.

On this day in 1881, Billy The Kid was shot… In those days, jury duty sometimes involved tying a noose.

On this day in 1829, Britain’s first regular bus service began… And on the 4th of July, that’s what they celebrate in Britain.

Friday, July 3, 2009

On this day in 1986, the Statue of Liberty was publicly honoured after its facelift… Many Hollywood divas like to keep that sort of thing quiet.

On this day in 1971, The Door’s singer Jim Morrison died. He sang Come On Baby, Light My Fire… Which could have been an anthem for the bra burning movement.

On this day in 1608, Champlain founded the first European settlement on the site of what’s now Quebec... All the signs were in French in spite of nearby English settlements… Just like today.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley recorded Hound Dog and Don’t Be Cruel… They say he was scheduled to record Jailhouse Rock too, but his pelvis was getting tired.

On this day in 1964 baseball star Jose Canseco was born… If you don’t remember him, imagine “Jethro Bodine” of The Beverly Hillbillies as a power hitter.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

On this day in 1977 Liv Tyler was born. Her father Stephen Tyler is the lead singer in Aerosmith… Liv was one of the first teenagers to ask her father to turn the rock music down.

On this day in 1867, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec formed the Dominion of Canada. Happy Canada Day to Canadians… Happy Wednesday to the Bloc Quebecois.

On this day in 1967, Pamela Anderson was born. Female Baywatch fans admired Pamela’s makeup and hairstyle… Male Baywatch fans weren’t aware Pamela had makeup and hairstyle.