BACK THEN - JAN 8th

8th day of 2012 358 remaining
Sunday, January 8, 2012
LONG LIVE THE KING DAY

The world welcomed a baby who was destined to truly shake it up! It was on this day in 1935 that the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was born: Elvis Aron Presley (he later changed the spelling of his middle name to Aaron). There is hardly a soul alive who hasn’t heard the name or the voice or seen the swiveling hips of the teen-age idol of millions! From Tupelo, Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee with stops in Hollywood and Las Vegas; Elvis gave those who grew up with him, the musical memories of a lifetime. Their parents were brought kicking and screaming into a new generation of music; and their children now sing and dance to music performed by those the ‘King’ inspired.From That’s All Right, Mama and Mystery Train, recorded for Sam Phillips in 1954, to Suspicious Minds, his last #1 hit under the control of Colonel Parker; Elvis Presley was an unequaled phenomenon. He became more than a singer to most of America; a symbol of changes in lifestyles, society and culture. Today, those of us who were there can still sing Heartbreak Hotel; the words to I Want You, I Need You, I Love You will never escape us; Love Me Tender will forever tear at our heartstrings; while Don’t Be Cruel turns us all into karaoke stars; and, of course, Hound Dog conjures up a vivid image of the sensuous eyes and trembling lips of a young Elvis. For those who had the good fortune to see Elvis, in person, in Las Vegas and at other venues; and for those who have visited Graceland; to an entire generation, the King still lives in music and memories. Relive those moments. Get out your Elvis records, tapes, cassettes, CDs and play some real rock ’n’ roll. Play All Shook Up and watch a new generation twist their hips to his music. Long live the King!

Events January 8 1853 - A bronze statue of Andrew Jackson on a horse was unveiled in Lafayette Park in Washington, DC. The statue was the work of Clark Mills.1856 - Borax (hydrated sodium borate) was discovered by Dr. John Veatch near Red Bluff, California. It became a multiuse product that was popularized during the era of TV’s Death Valley Days. Remember 20 Mule Team Borax? 1889 - The tabulating machine was patented this day by Dr. Herman Hollerith. Wonder what Dr. Hollerith would think of Excel? 1901 - The first tournament sanctioned by the American Bowling Congress was held in Chicago, Illinois. 1906 - Arthur Rubinstein made his debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The concert received only a few favorable reviews. 1925 - Russian composer, Igor Stravinsky, appeared in his first American concert, as he conducted the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in a program of his own compositions. 1940 - Vincent Lopez and his orchestra recorded the third version of Lopez’ theme song titled Nola. This version, recorded in Hollywood on Bluebird Records, is recognized as his best rendition of the classic song. 1952 - Marie Wilson came to TV as My Friend Irma. The show, popular for years on radio, lasted two seasons on television. 1955 - After 130 home basketball wins, Georgia Tech defeated Kentucky 59-58. It was the first Kentucky loss at home since January 2, 1943. 1957 - In an article appearing in Look magazine, Jackie Robinson announced his retirement from baseball. 1958 - Bobby Fischer won the United States Chess Championship for the first time. Interesting note: Fischer was all of 14 years of age. 1960 - The NCAA met in New York and voted against reviving the unlimited substitution rule for college football. 1961 - Robert Goulet made his national TV debut this night on The Ed Sullivan Show on CBS. 1966 - The Beatles LP, Rubber Soul, began a 6-week reign at the top of the album chart. This was the seventh Beatles LP to reach the #1 position since February 1964. Rubber Soul stayed on the charts for 56 weeks. The other #1 albums for the Fab Four to that date were: Meet the Beatles, The Beatles Second Album, A Hard Day’s Night, Beatles ’65, Beatles VI and Help!. 1969 - Looking through his crystal ball, Joseph DeLouise announced on radio and TV and in newspapers that Ho Chi Minh would soon die. Ho Chi Minh died that year. 1973 - Carly Simon received a gold record for the single, You’re So Vain. 1975 - Ella Grasso became the governor of Connecticut. She was the first woman to become a governor of a state without a husband preceding her in the governor’s chair. 1984 - The Washington Redskins defeated San Francisco 24-21 after the 49ers staged a comeback with three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. With this victory for the NFC Championship, Washington earned its trip to Super Bowl XVIII. 1987 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed over the 2000 mark for the first time ever. 1992 - From the Please Don’t Try This At Your Next State Dinner Department: U.S. President George Bush (I) fell suddenly ill at a state dinner in Japan. The Prez became pale, slumped in his chair and promptly vomited on the Japanese Prime Minister. What must have made this even more enjoyable for Mr. Bush is the fact that all of this was recorded on video tape for future generations to, er, digest. 1999 - The top two executives of Salt Lake City’s Olympic organizing committee resigned amid investigations into how far city boosters stooped to win the 2002 Winter Games. Investigators found boosters gave IOC members cash payments up to $70,000 and expensive gifts; and paid educational, travel, housing and medical costs of IOC members and their families. The possibility that prostitutes were hired for IOC members was also under investigation.  Birthdays January 8 1912 - José Ferrer (Cintron) Academy Award-winning actor: Cyrano de Bergerac [1950]; Joan of Arc, Moulin Rouge, The Caine Mutiny, Deep in My Heart, Lawrence of Arabia, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Ship of Fools, Dune, The Evil That Men Do; Rosemary Clooney’s husband; died Jan 26, 1992 1923 - Larry Storch comedian, actor: F Troop, The Larry Storch Show, That Was the Week That Was, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Airport 1975, The Ghost Busters, S.O.B. 1924 - Ron Moody actor: Oliver!, Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It, Nobody’s Perfect, Tales of the Gold Monkey II, A Kid in King Arthur’s Court 1926 - Soupy Sales (Milton Supman) comedian, entertainer: Lunch with Soupy Sales, The Soupy Sales Show, Sha Na Na; recording artist: The Mouse, Spy with a Pie; game show panelist: What’s My Line?; actor:Don’t Push, I’ll Charge When I’m Ready Birds Do It; died Oct 22, 2009 1927 - Wally (Walter) Hergesheimer hockey: NHL: NY Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks 1928 - Sander Vanocur newscaster: ABC News, NBC News; TV host: History Channel: Movies in Time 1930 - Doreen Wilbur archery: Olympic Gold Medalist [Munich: 1972] 1933 - Charles Osgood TV journalist, correspondent: Universe; CBS News: CBS News Sunday Morning; author 1934 - Gene (Eugene Lewis) ‘Augie’ Freese baseball: Pittsburgh Pirates, SL Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds [World Series: 1961], Houston Astros 1935 - Elvis (Aron) Presley singer: That’s All Right, Mama, Mystery Train, All Shook Up, Love Me Tender, Suspicious Minds; 90 top-20 hits; actor: Jailhouse Rock, G.I. Blues, Blue Hawaii; over 30 films; died Aug 16, 1977; [see Long Live the King Day - above] 1937 - Shirley Bassey singer: James Bond themes: Goldfinger, Diamond’s Are Forever 1938 - Bob Eubanks TV game show host: The Newlywed Game, Rhyme and Reason, Card Sharks, The New Newlywed Game 1941 - Anthony Gourdine singer: group: Little Anthony and The Imperials: Tears on My Pillow, Hurt So Bad 1942 - Stephen Hawking author: A Brief History of Time 1942 - Yvette Mimieux actress: The Time Machine, Where the Boys Are, Toys in the Attic, Three in the Attic, The Most Deadly Game, Skyjacked, The Neptune Factor, The Black Hole,Circle of Power, Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception 1945 - Ron Ellis hockey: NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs [1963-1975/1978-1981] : tied Frank Mahovlich with 23 goals a piece [1964-65] 1946 - Robbie Krieger musician: guitar: The Doors: Light My Fire 1947 - David Bowie (Jones) singer: Space Oddity, Fame, Changes, Ziggy Stardust, Peace on Earth-Little Drummer Boy [w/Bing Crosby]; actor: The Man Who Fell to Earth, Just a Gigolo,The Last Temptation of Christ 1947 - Terry Sylvester musician: Groups: Swinging Blue Jeans: Hippy Hippy Shake, Hollies: He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother, Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress, The Air That I Breathe 1948 - Joe Reed football: Detroit Lions QB 1949 - Wilbur (Leon) Howard baseball: Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros 1966 - Maria Pitillo actress: Godzilla, Wise Guys, Ryan’s Hope, Natural Born Killers, Between Love & Honor, After Sex Chart Toppers January 8 1944My Heart Tells Me - The Glen Gray Orchestra (vocal: Eugenie Baird) Paper Doll - The Mills Brothers People Will Say We’re in Love - Bing Crosby Pistol Packin’ Mama - Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters 1952Slowpoke - Pee Wee King Sin (It’s No) - Eddy Howard Undecided - The Ames Brothers Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way - Carl Smith 1960Why - Frankie Avalon Running Bear - Johnny Preston Way Down Yonder in New Orleans - Freddie Cannon El Paso - Marty Robbins 1968Hello Goodbye - The Beatles Daydream Believer - The Monkees Judy in Disguise (With Glasses) - John Fred & His Playboy Band For Loving You - Bill Anderson & Jan Howard 1976Saturday Night - Bay City Rollers I Write the Songs - Barry Manilow Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To) - Diana Ross Convoy - C.W. McCall 1984Say Say Say - Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson Owner of a Lonely Heart - Yes Twist of Fate - Olivia Newton-John You Look So Good in Love - George Strait Those were the days, my friend. We thought they’d never end.

BACK THEN - JAN 8th

8th day of 2012 358 remaining
Sunday, January 8, 2012
LONG LIVE THE KING DAY

The world welcomed a baby who was destined to truly shake it up! It was on this day in 1935 that the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was born: Elvis Aron Presley (he later changed the spelling of his middle name to Aaron). There is hardly a soul alive who hasn’t heard the name or the voice or seen the swiveling hips of the teen-age idol of millions! From Tupelo, Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee with stops in Hollywood and Las Vegas; Elvis gave those who grew up with him, the musical memories of a lifetime. Their parents were brought kicking and screaming into a new generation of music; and their children now sing and dance to music performed by those the ‘King’ inspired.From That’s All Right, Mama and Mystery Train, recorded for Sam Phillips in 1954, to Suspicious Minds, his last #1 hit under the control of Colonel Parker; Elvis Presley was an unequaled phenomenon. He became more than a singer to most of America; a symbol of changes in lifestyles, society and culture. Today, those of us who were there can still sing Heartbreak Hotel; the words to I Want You, I Need You, I Love You will never escape us; Love Me Tender will forever tear at our heartstrings; while Don’t Be Cruel turns us all into karaoke stars; and, of course, Hound Dog conjures up a vivid image of the sensuous eyes and trembling lips of a young Elvis. For those who had the good fortune to see Elvis, in person, in Las Vegas and at other venues; and for those who have visited Graceland; to an entire generation, the King still lives in music and memories. Relive those moments. Get out your Elvis records, tapes, cassettes, CDs and play some real rock ’n’ roll. Play All Shook Up and watch a new generation twist their hips to his music. Long live the King!

Events January 8 1853 - A bronze statue of Andrew Jackson on a horse was unveiled in Lafayette Park in Washington, DC. The statue was the work of Clark Mills.1856 - Borax (hydrated sodium borate) was discovered by Dr. John Veatch near Red Bluff, California. It became a multiuse product that was popularized during the era of TV’s Death Valley Days. Remember 20 Mule Team Borax? 1889 - The tabulating machine was patented this day by Dr. Herman Hollerith. Wonder what Dr. Hollerith would think of Excel? 1901 - The first tournament sanctioned by the American Bowling Congress was held in Chicago, Illinois. 1906 - Arthur Rubinstein made his debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The concert received only a few favorable reviews. 1925 - Russian composer, Igor Stravinsky, appeared in his first American concert, as he conducted the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in a program of his own compositions. 1940 - Vincent Lopez and his orchestra recorded the third version of Lopez’ theme song titled Nola. This version, recorded in Hollywood on Bluebird Records, is recognized as his best rendition of the classic song. 1952 - Marie Wilson came to TV as My Friend Irma. The show, popular for years on radio, lasted two seasons on television. 1955 - After 130 home basketball wins, Georgia Tech defeated Kentucky 59-58. It was the first Kentucky loss at home since January 2, 1943. 1957 - In an article appearing in Look magazine, Jackie Robinson announced his retirement from baseball. 1958 - Bobby Fischer won the United States Chess Championship for the first time. Interesting note: Fischer was all of 14 years of age. 1960 - The NCAA met in New York and voted against reviving the unlimited substitution rule for college football. 1961 - Robert Goulet made his national TV debut this night on The Ed Sullivan Show on CBS. 1966 - The Beatles LP, Rubber Soul, began a 6-week reign at the top of the album chart. This was the seventh Beatles LP to reach the #1 position since February 1964. Rubber Soul stayed on the charts for 56 weeks. The other #1 albums for the Fab Four to that date were: Meet the Beatles, The Beatles Second Album, A Hard Day’s Night, Beatles ’65, Beatles VI and Help!. 1969 - Looking through his crystal ball, Joseph DeLouise announced on radio and TV and in newspapers that Ho Chi Minh would soon die. Ho Chi Minh died that year. 1973 - Carly Simon received a gold record for the single, You’re So Vain. 1975 - Ella Grasso became the governor of Connecticut. She was the first woman to become a governor of a state without a husband preceding her in the governor’s chair. 1984 - The Washington Redskins defeated San Francisco 24-21 after the 49ers staged a comeback with three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. With this victory for the NFC Championship, Washington earned its trip to Super Bowl XVIII. 1987 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed over the 2000 mark for the first time ever. 1992 - From the Please Don’t Try This At Your Next State Dinner Department: U.S. President George Bush (I) fell suddenly ill at a state dinner in Japan. The Prez became pale, slumped in his chair and promptly vomited on the Japanese Prime Minister. What must have made this even more enjoyable for Mr. Bush is the fact that all of this was recorded on video tape for future generations to, er, digest. 1999 - The top two executives of Salt Lake City’s Olympic organizing committee resigned amid investigations into how far city boosters stooped to win the 2002 Winter Games. Investigators found boosters gave IOC members cash payments up to $70,000 and expensive gifts; and paid educational, travel, housing and medical costs of IOC members and their families. The possibility that prostitutes were hired for IOC members was also under investigation.  Birthdays January 8 1912 - José Ferrer (Cintron) Academy Award-winning actor: Cyrano de Bergerac [1950]; Joan of Arc, Moulin Rouge, The Caine Mutiny, Deep in My Heart, Lawrence of Arabia, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Ship of Fools, Dune, The Evil That Men Do; Rosemary Clooney’s husband; died Jan 26, 1992 1923 - Larry Storch comedian, actor: F Troop, The Larry Storch Show, That Was the Week That Was, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Airport 1975, The Ghost Busters, S.O.B. 1924 - Ron Moody actor: Oliver!, Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It, Nobody’s Perfect, Tales of the Gold Monkey II, A Kid in King Arthur’s Court 1926 - Soupy Sales (Milton Supman) comedian, entertainer: Lunch with Soupy Sales, The Soupy Sales Show, Sha Na Na; recording artist: The Mouse, Spy with a Pie; game show panelist: What’s My Line?; actor:Don’t Push, I’ll Charge When I’m Ready Birds Do It; died Oct 22, 2009 1927 - Wally (Walter) Hergesheimer hockey: NHL: NY Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks 1928 - Sander Vanocur newscaster: ABC News, NBC News; TV host: History Channel: Movies in Time 1930 - Doreen Wilbur archery: Olympic Gold Medalist [Munich: 1972] 1933 - Charles Osgood TV journalist, correspondent: Universe; CBS News: CBS News Sunday Morning; author 1934 - Gene (Eugene Lewis) ‘Augie’ Freese baseball: Pittsburgh Pirates, SL Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds [World Series: 1961], Houston Astros 1935 - Elvis (Aron) Presley singer: That’s All Right, Mama, Mystery Train, All Shook Up, Love Me Tender, Suspicious Minds; 90 top-20 hits; actor: Jailhouse Rock, G.I. Blues, Blue Hawaii; over 30 films; died Aug 16, 1977; [see Long Live the King Day - above] 1937 - Shirley Bassey singer: James Bond themes: Goldfinger, Diamond’s Are Forever 1938 - Bob Eubanks TV game show host: The Newlywed Game, Rhyme and Reason, Card Sharks, The New Newlywed Game 1941 - Anthony Gourdine singer: group: Little Anthony and The Imperials: Tears on My Pillow, Hurt So Bad 1942 - Stephen Hawking author: A Brief History of Time 1942 - Yvette Mimieux actress: The Time Machine, Where the Boys Are, Toys in the Attic, Three in the Attic, The Most Deadly Game, Skyjacked, The Neptune Factor, The Black Hole,Circle of Power, Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception 1945 - Ron Ellis hockey: NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs [1963-1975/1978-1981] : tied Frank Mahovlich with 23 goals a piece [1964-65] 1946 - Robbie Krieger musician: guitar: The Doors: Light My Fire 1947 - David Bowie (Jones) singer: Space Oddity, Fame, Changes, Ziggy Stardust, Peace on Earth-Little Drummer Boy [w/Bing Crosby]; actor: The Man Who Fell to Earth, Just a Gigolo,The Last Temptation of Christ 1947 - Terry Sylvester musician: Groups: Swinging Blue Jeans: Hippy Hippy Shake, Hollies: He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother, Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress, The Air That I Breathe 1948 - Joe Reed football: Detroit Lions QB 1949 - Wilbur (Leon) Howard baseball: Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros 1966 - Maria Pitillo actress: Godzilla, Wise Guys, Ryan’s Hope, Natural Born Killers, Between Love & Honor, After Sex Chart Toppers January 8 1944My Heart Tells Me - The Glen Gray Orchestra (vocal: Eugenie Baird) Paper Doll - The Mills Brothers People Will Say We’re in Love - Bing Crosby Pistol Packin’ Mama - Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters 1952Slowpoke - Pee Wee King Sin (It’s No) - Eddy Howard Undecided - The Ames Brothers Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way - Carl Smith 1960Why - Frankie Avalon Running Bear - Johnny Preston Way Down Yonder in New Orleans - Freddie Cannon El Paso - Marty Robbins 1968Hello Goodbye - The Beatles Daydream Believer - The Monkees Judy in Disguise (With Glasses) - John Fred & His Playboy Band For Loving You - Bill Anderson & Jan Howard 1976Saturday Night - Bay City Rollers I Write the Songs - Barry Manilow Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To) - Diana Ross Convoy - C.W. McCall 1984Say Say Say - Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson Owner of a Lonely Heart - Yes Twist of Fate - Olivia Newton-John You Look So Good in Love - George Strait Those were the days, my friend. We thought they’d never end.

BACK THEN - JULY 19th

Archives
July 19

Events
1909 - The first unassisted triple play in major-league baseball was made by Cleveland Indians shortstop Neal Ball in a game against Boston. “Yer out! Yer out! And you, sir, are out number three!”1914 - Boston began what was called its miracle drive as the Braves went from worst to first in the National League. They won the pennant and the World Series as well.
1926 - Walter Hagen scored a 132 for 36 holes of golf at the Eastern Open tournament. He set a world’s record low tourney score in the process.
1939 - Jack Teagarden and his orchestra recorded "Aunt Hagar’s Blues" for Columbia Records. Teagarden provided the vocal on the session recorded in Chicago, IL.
1942 - "The Seventh Symphony", by Shostakovich, was performed for the first time in the United States by Arturo Toscanini and the NBC Symphony Orchestra.
1946 - Marilyn Monroe acted in her first screen test. She passed it with flying colors and was signed to her first contract with Twentieth Century Fox Studios. The first of her 29 films was "Scudda-Hoo! Scudda-Hay!"
1948 - "Our Miss Brooks", starring Eve Arden and Gale Gordon, debuted on CBS radio. Arden played the role of Connie Brooks. The program stayed on radio until 1957, running simultaneously on TV from 1952 to 1956. Miss Brooks taught English at Madison High School. Her pal, the bashful, biology teacher Philip Boynton, was played by Robert Rockwell. The crusty, blustery principal of Madison High, Osgood Conklin, was none other than Gale Gordon. Supporting Eve Arden was Jane Morgan as Miss Brooks' landlady, Mrs. Davis. The main problem child in the classroom, the somewhat dimwitted Walter Denton was Richard Crenna.
1949 - Singer Harry Belafonte began recording for Capitol Records on this day. The first sessions included "They Didn’t Believe Me" and "Close Your Eyes". A short time later, Capitol said Belafonte wasn’t “commercial enough,” so he signed with RCA Victor (for a very productive and commercial career).
1951 - Famous thoroughbred race horse Citation retired from racing.
1960 - Juan Marichal of the San Francisco Giants became the first pitcher to get a one-hitter in his major-league debut. Marichal allowed just one hit (a double in the eighth inning) as the Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies.
1966 - Frank Sinatra married actress Mia Farrow this day. Sinatra, 50, married the 20-year-old actress and was photographed after the ceremony by 14 motion-picture cameras and 37 still cameras.
1980 - Billy Joel earned his first gold record with "It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me", which reached the top of the "Billboard" pop music chart. He would score additional million-sellers with "Just the Way You Are", "My Life", "Uptown Girl" (for girlfriend and later, wife and supermodel Christie Brinkley) and "We Didn’t Start the Fire". Joel reached the top only one other time, with "Tell Her About It" in 1983.
1984 - Geraldine Ferraro was nominated by the Democratic Party to become the first woman from a major political party to run for the office of U.S. Vice President. Ferraro, age 48, campaigned with presidential hopeful Walter ‘Fritz’ Mondale of Minnesota. Both lost in a landslide to the GOP ticket of Ronald Reagan and George Bush.
1985 - Two years after its initial release, "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" grossed an additional $8.8 million in its first three days in rerelease. The film placed second in popularity that weekend to another Steven Spielberg film, "Back to the Future".
1987 - Don Mattingly of the New York Yankees tied the major-league record of Dale Long (set in 1956) by failing to get a home run after hitting round-trippers in eight consecutive games. Despite rumors as such, Mattingly was not taken behind the dugout and whipped by the team’s owner...
1989 - 181 out of 293 passengers and crew survived the crash of a United Airlines DC-10. The pilot of Flight 232, bound for Chicago, reported trouble to the Sioux City, Iowa airport half an hour before it slammed into the Sioux City runway. Prepared emergency personnel were credited with helping many to survive the fiery crash.
1990 - Baseball’s all-time hits leader Pete Rose was sentenced in Cincinnati to five months in prison and fined $50,000 for filing false income tax returns. Rose, who spent 25 years in the majors with 4256 hits, 1314 RBIs and a lifetime average of .303, was released from prison Jan 7, 1991.
1996 - The Centennial Olympics opened in Atlanta, Georgia. In the biggest Olympics staged in the 100-year history of the Games, 197 nations marched in the opening ceremonies. Montreal singer Celine Dion sang "The Power of the Dream," written by David Foster, Kenneth (Babyface) Edmonds and Linda Thompson -- and commissioned for the Olympics. Former heavyweight champ and Atlanta native Evander Holyfield carried the Olympic torch into the stadium. Holyfield handed off to American swimmer Janet Evans Evans, who ran up the aisle with the torch and lighted the torch of heavyweight champ Muhammad Ali. (Evans also swam the 800m in the Olympics and was talking with a German TV crew when the infamous Olympic Centennial Park bomb exploded.)
1997 - Daniel Komen of Kenya broke the 8-minute barrier for the 2-mile run while setting a new world record of 7:58.61 at the Hechtel Night of Athletics in Hechtel, Belgium. Komen actually ran two sub-4-minute-miles in this race, running his first mile in 3:59.2, then turned in a second mile of 3:59.4.



Birthdays - July 19
1834 - Edgar Degas (artist; Impressionist: noted for his paintings of dancers in motion; died Sep 27, 1917)1865 - Charles Mayo (surgeon: founded Mayo Clinic & Mayo Foundation with his brother; died May 26, 1939)
1896 - A.J. (Archibald Joseph) Cronin (author: The Citadel, Keys of the Kingdom; died on Jan 9, 1981)
1916 - Phil (Philip Joseph) Cavarretta (baseball: Chicago Cubs [World Series: 1935, 1938, 1945/all-star: 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947/Baseball Writer’s Award: 1945], Chicago White Sox)
1921 - Rosalyn Yalow (medical investigator, Nobel Prize-winner for Physiology/Medicine [1977]: medical applications of radioactive isotopes: developed RIA)
1922 - George McGovern (U.S. Senator and 1972 presidential contender)
1923 - Alex Hannum (basketball: player: Syracuse Nationals; coach: only coach to win titles in both NBA [Philadelphia ’76ers] and ABA [Oakland Oaks]; died Jan 18, 2002)
1924 - Pat Hingle (actor: Batman, The Grifters, Splendor in the Grass, On the Waterfront, Norma Rae, Of Mice and Men; died Jan 3, 2009)
1925 - Sue Thompson (Eva McKee) (singer: Norman, Sad Movies [Make Me Cry])
1927 - Billy (William Frederick) Gardner (‘Shotgun’: baseball: NY Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Senators, Minnesota Twins, NY Yankees [World Series: 1961], Boston Red Sox; manager: California Angeles, Minnesota Twins)
1935 - Philip Agee (CIA agent; author: Inside the Company: CIA Diary)
1937 - George Hamilton IV (singer: A Rose and a Baby Ruth, Why Don’t They Understand, Abilene, The Teen Commandments [w/Paul Anka & Johnny Nash], She’s a Little Bit Country)
1938 - Richard Jordan (actor: Captains and the Kings, The Bunker, The Hunt for Red October, Dune, Logan’s Run, Rooster Cogburn; died Aug 30, 1993)
1940 - Dennis Cole (actor: The Young and the Restless, The Barbary Coast; died Nov 15, 2009)
1941 - Natalya Bessmertnova (prima ballerina: Bolshoi ballet; died Feb 19, 2008)
1941 - Vikki Carr (Florencia Bisenta deCasilla Martinez Cardona) (singer: It Must be Him, With Pen in Hand, The Lesson)
1945 - Craig Cameron (hockey: Minnesota North Stars, NY Islanders)
1946 - Alan Gorrie (musician: bass, singer: group: Average White Band: Pick Up the Pieces, Work to Do, Let’s Go Around Again; solo: LP: Sleepless Nights)
1946 - Ilie Nastase (tennis champion: French Open [1973], U.S. Open [1972])
1947 - Bernie Leadon (musician: guitar: group: The Eagles: Take It Easy, Best of My Love, One of these Nights)
1947 - Brian Harold May (musician: guitar: group: Queen: Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Another One Bites the Dust)
1952 - Allen Collins (musician: guitar: group: Lynyrd Skynyrd: Freebird, Sweet Home Alabama; died Jan 23, 1990 of respiratory failure due to a 1986 car crash which killed his girfriend and left him paralyzed)
1962 - Anthony Edwards (actor: ER, Northern Exposure, It Takes Two, The Client, Pet Sematary 2, Delta Heat, El Diablo, Summer Heat, Revenge of the Nerds series, Top Gun, Fast Times at Ridgemont High)
1965 - Clea Lewis (actress: Ellen, Flying Blind, The Rich Man’s Wife)

Chart Toppers - July 19 
1944
I’ll Be Seeing You - Bing Crosby
Long Ago and Far Away - Helen Forrest & Dick Haymes
Amor - Bing Crosby
Straighten Up and Fly Right - King Cole Trio

1952
I’m Yours - Eddie Fisher
Kiss of Fire - Georgia Gibbs
Walkin’ My Baby Back Home - Johnnie Ray
Are You Teasing Me - Carl Smith

1960
I’m Sorry - Brenda Lee
Only the Lonely - Roy Orbison
That’s All You Gotta Do - Brenda Lee
Please Help Me, I’m Falling - Hank Locklin

1968
This Guy’s in Love with You - Herb Alpert
The Horse - Cliff Nobles & Co.
Jumpin’ Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones
D-I-V-O-R-C-E - Tammy Wynette

1976
Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band
Kiss and Say Goodbye - Manhattans
I’ll Be Good to You - The Brothers Johnson
Teddy Bear - Red Sovine

1984
When Doves Cry - Prince
Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen
Eyes Without a Face - Billy Idol
I Don’t Want to Be a Memory - Exile