Native American Day
National Cherries Jubilee Day
HAPPY BIRTHDAY…
Nia Vardalos (1962) actress and screenwriter responsible for My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Connie and Carla and I Hate Valentine’s Day.
Phil Hartman (1948-1998) comedian know for his 8-year stint on Saturday Night Live and his role on NewsRadio.
Linda Eastman (1941) fashion designer, heiress to the Lindner Department Store fortune and former wife of The Beatles singer, Paul McCarney.
Jim Henson (1936-1990) producer and creator of The Muppets, The Muppet Movie and a leading source behind Sesame Street.
James McManus (1921-2008) Known to most as Jim McKay. Often recognized voice during ABC’s Wide World of Sports and 12 Olympic Games.
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (1896-1940) St. Paul, MN native author finished four novels of the 1920’s including The Great Gatsby and Tender is the Night. His unfinished, The Love of the Last Tycoon, was publish after his death.
John Marshall (1775-1835) Fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States of America. He is the Longest serving Chief Justice in the Court’s history serving over 30 years.
HISTORICAL ANNIVERSARIES…
1996 – Desperation and The Regulators were released today, one by Stephen King and the other, Richard Bachmann. Those of you who don’t know, they are the same man.
1988 – Canadian, Ben Johnson, won gold at the 1988 Summer Olympics running the 100-yard dash in 9.79 seconds. Three days later he was stripped of the award having tested positive for steroids.
1971 – Game Warden, Neil LaFeve, was murdered while on the job by repeat poacher, Brian Hussong.
1969 – The “Chicago Seven” went on trial for conspiracy to incite a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The group included Bobby Seale, Abbie Hoffman and Tom Hayden.
1948 – Soichiro Honda incorporated Honda Motor Company in Japan. Before incorporation the company was famous for its motorcycles.
1890 – Polygamy was officially renounced by The Mormon Church.
1789 – Article 3 of the US Constitution (Judiciary Act of 1789) established the US Supreme Court. All 6 appointed justices were confirmed with John Jay as Chief Justice.
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