Monthly Archives: October 2011

It was on this day in 1971 that Rick Nelson played a garden party. As a teenager he was a star on his parents show The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, and soon started playing music as well. He recorded … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1912 that Theodore Roosevelt was shot while campaigning for President. The former Republican president had been displeased with his successor and was re-seeking the office on an independent ticket. He was about to make a speech in … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1975 that singer Charlie Rich, while presenting the award for Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year, burned the envelope that held the name. John Denver was the winner and Rich seemed to be upset … Continue reading →

It was on this night in 1957 that Little Richard told an audience of 40,000 fans that he was quitting rock’n’roll and instead turning to God. While on the flight into Sydney that afternoon the engine on his plane caught fire … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1975 that NBC first broadcast Saturday Night.  Later re-named Saturday Night Live, this debut episode was broadcast live and was hosted by George Carlin. The first sketch featured John Belushi and Andy Kaufman, Albert Brooks had a pre-recorded film, Chevy Chase … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1845 that the US Naval Academy opened in Annapolis MD. Originally called the Naval School, it started with seven professors and 50 students. Commodore Matthew Perry helped develop the first curriculum, which included three years of training … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1936 that the generators at Boulder Dam first started generating electricity. Construction on the project began five years earlier and was completed two years ahead of schedule. It took a crew of thousands to build … Continue reading →

Playing an old mix-tape the other day, and both these songs were on it… It is available in different forms of consumption like tablet, jelly, soft tab the medication is still making men thankful to it. cialis discount pharmacy Some … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1871 that the worse firestorm in US history raced across northern Wisconsin. The cause of the fire is still unknown…some say small campfires got out of control, others claim it was sparked by meteorites striking … Continue reading →

 It was on this day in 1985 that the Achille Lauro was hijacked by four terrorists from the Palestine Liberation Front. They held everyone aboard the Italian cruise ship as hostages, and demanded that Israel release 50 prisoners. One passenger, an elderly man … Continue reading →