1862 – DR. RICHARD GATLING of Indianapolis patented the MACHINE GUN . . . then known as a “GATLING gun.” 1956 – Little LIZA MINNELLI introduced the first televised presentation of “The Wizard of Oz”.  She was only 10 years old. 1957 – JERRY LEE LEWIS released his biggest hit, “Great Balls Of Fire”.  It [...]

1867 – “Harper’s Bazaar” magazine was first published. 1955 – TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD’S incredible “Sixteen Tons” first appeared on the “Billboard” charts.  It was one of the fastest-selling records of all-time, selling over four million copies.  You’d know him as Cousin Ernie on “I Love Lucy”.  Wicked City Woman! 1963 – DION (–of “Teenager in [...]

1512 – MICHELANGELO’S masterpiece on the ceiling of the SISTINE CHAPEL was finally unveiled after more than four years of working ON HIS BACK.  1604 – SHAKESPEARE’S “Othello” was first presented at Whitehall Palace in London.   1894 – “Billboard Advertising” magazine was first published.  It only cost 10 cents.  The weekly magazine is now known [...]

Lead Story Martin Luther posts 95 theses, 1517 American Revolution King speaks for first time since independence declared, 1776 Automotive Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. opens in Hollywood, 1957 Cold War British and French troops land in Suez Canal zone, 1956 Crime The prime minister of India is assassinated, 1984 Disaster Hurricane Hattie strikes Belize, 1961 [...]

Lead Story Welles scares nation, 1938 American Revolution Naval committee established by Congress, 1775 Automotive The World’s Columbian Exposition closes in Chicago, 1893 Civil War Ormsby MacKnight Mitchell dies, 1862 Cold War Eisenhower approves NSC 162/2, 1953 Crime Oakland, California, enacts anti-drug law, 1890 Disaster Perfect storm hits North Atlantic, 1991 General Interest Queen of [...]

1929 – The STOCK MARKET CRASHED, wiping out the fortunes of thousands of investors.  The day came to be known as BLACK TUESDAY, and it triggered the “GREAT DEPRESSION” which lasted for nearly 10 more years.  1945 – The FIRST BALLPOINT PEN was sold for $12.50 by Gimbel’s Department Stores.  1960 – The young CASSIUS [...]

1636 – HARVARD College was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  1886 – The STATUE OF LIBERTY was unveiled.  President Grover Cleveland formally dedicated the 225-ton, 152-foot tall gift from the snooty [slash] stinky people of France in New York Harbor.  1929 – THE FIRST CHILD BORN ON AN AIRPLANE WAS DELIVERED OVER MIAMI.  1961 – Record [...]

1858 – After failing SEVEN TIMES in previous business ventures, ROLAND H. MACY opened MACY’S Department Store in New York City.  He sold $1,106 worth of merchandise on his first day of business.  1901 – BOXER SHORTS WERE INTRODUCED.  1938 – DU PONT announced a name for its new synthetic yarn:  NYLON.  1964 – SONNY [...]

1881 – WYATT EARP and DOC HOLLIDAY faced the Clanton Gang in the infamous SHOOTOUT AT THE O.K. CORRAL.  1949 – President Truman raised the MINIMUM WAGE from 40 cents to 75 CENTS AN HOUR.  1968 – RUDY GIULIANI married his first wife, Regina Peruggi.  After 14 years of marital relations, it was ANNULLED in [...]

1955 – The FIRST MICROWAVE OVEN was sold. . . by Tappan.  It cost $1,200. . . but it could cook bacon in 90 seconds.  1964 – The ROLLING STONES made their first appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show”.  Numerous complaint letters prompted Sullivan to promise they’d never appear on his show again. . . [...]