In 1820, Maine became the 23rd state.
In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson met with reporters for what's been described as the first presidential press conference.
In 1944, during World War II, Allied bombers again raided German-held Monte Cassino.
In 1956, the musical play "My Fair Lady," based on Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion," opened on Broadway.
In 1964, actress Elizabeth Taylor married actor Richard Burton in Montreal; it was her fifth marriage, his second.
In 1970, Expo '70, promoting "Progress and Harmony for Mankind," opened in Osaka, Japan.
In 1975, Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis died near Paris at age 69.
Ten years ago: An Amtrak train slammed into a steel-filled truck at a crossing in Bourbonnais, Ill., killing 11 people. The Kosovar Albanian delegation to peace talks in Paris said it was ready to sign an international accord for Kosovo. Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel and Dusty Springfield were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Five years ago: Ten days after being convicted in a stock scandal, Martha Stewart resigned from the board of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide returned to the Caribbean from African exile after winning temporary asylum in Jamaica. A drive-by shooting in Mosul, Iraq, killed four American missionaries.
One year ago: A construction crane toppled in New York City, killing seven people. China's legislature re-appointed Hu Jintao as president.
Today's Birthdays: Country singer Carl Smith is 82. Musician DJ Fontana is 78. Former astronaut Alan L. Bean is 77. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is 76. Actor Judd Hirsch is 74. Rock musician Phil Lesh is 69. Singer Mike Love (The Beach Boys) is 68. Rock singer-musician Sly Stone is 66. Rock singer-musician Howard Scott (War; Lowrider Band) is 63. Rock singer Ry Cooder is 62. Actor Craig Wasson is 55. Rock singer Dee Snider (Twisted Sister) is 54. Actress Park Overall is 52. Movie director Renny Harlin is 50. Model Fabio is 48. Singer Terence Trent D'Arby (AKA Sananda Maitreya) is 47. Rock singer Bret Michaels (Poison) is 46. Singer Rockwell is 45. Rock singer Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray) is 41. Actress Kim Raver is 40. Rock musician Mark Hoppus is 37. Actress Eva Longoria Parker is 34.
On March 15th, 1945, "Going My Way" won the best picture Oscar. Bing Crosby won the best actor award for his role in that movie.
In 1956, the Frederick Loewe-Alan Jay Lerner musical "My Fair Lady," starring Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews, opened on Broadway. Colonel Tom Parker became Elvis Presley's manager. [Essentially ruining Elvis. — Ed.]
In 1964, actress Elizabeth Taylor married actor Richard Burton for the first time in Montreal. It was her fifth marriage and his second.
In 1967, Frank Sinatra won the record of the year Grammy for "Strangers in the Night" and album of the year for "Sinatra -- A Man and His Music." John Lennon and Paul McCartney pulled an upset by winning for song of the year for "Michelle."
In 1977, "Three's Company" made its debut on ABC.
In 1986, the Electric Light Orchestra performed live for the first time in four years. Former Beatle George Harrison joined the band on stage in Birmingham, England.
Thought for Today: "We're all in this together ... by ourselves." — Lily Tomlin, American comedian. [Tell it, Sister Lily!! — Ed.]
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Ides Of March Claim J. C.; Birth Of Old Hickory
Today is Sunday, March 15, the 74th day of 2009. There are 291 days left in the year. This is "Buzzard Day" in Hinckley, Ohio. [Every day is "Buzzard Day" in the Just Another Blog™ Universe. — Ed.]
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Today's Highlight in History:
Ninety years ago, on March 15, 1919, members of the American Expeditionary Force from World War I convened in Paris for a three-day meeting to found the American Legion.
On this date:
Two thousand & fifty-three years ago, in 44 B.C. E., Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of nobles that included Brutus and Cassius.
Five hundred & sixteen years ago, in 1493, Christopher Columbus returned to Spain, concluding his first voyage to the Western Hemisphere.
In 1767, the seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson, was born in Waxhaw, SC.
In 1820, Maine became the 23rd state.
In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson met with reporters for what's been described as the first presidential press conference.
In 1944, during World War II, Allied bombers again raided German-held Monte Cassino.
In 1956, the musical play "My Fair Lady," based on Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion," opened on Broadway.
In 1964, actress Elizabeth Taylor married actor Richard Burton in Montreal; it was her fifth marriage, his second.
In 1970, Expo '70, promoting "Progress and Harmony for Mankind," opened in Osaka, Japan.
In 1975, Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis died near Paris at age 69.
Ten years ago: An Amtrak train slammed into a steel-filled truck at a crossing in Bourbonnais, Ill., killing 11 people. The Kosovar Albanian delegation to peace talks in Paris said it was ready to sign an international accord for Kosovo. Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel and Dusty Springfield were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Five years ago: Ten days after being convicted in a stock scandal, Martha Stewart resigned from the board of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide returned to the Caribbean from African exile after winning temporary asylum in Jamaica. A drive-by shooting in Mosul, Iraq, killed four American missionaries.
One year ago: A construction crane toppled in New York City, killing seven people. China's legislature re-appointed Hu Jintao as president.
Today's Birthdays: Country singer Carl Smith is 82. Musician DJ Fontana is 78. Former astronaut Alan L. Bean is 77. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is 76. Actor Judd Hirsch is 74. Rock musician Phil Lesh is 69. Singer Mike Love (The Beach Boys) is 68. Rock singer-musician Sly Stone is 66. Rock singer-musician Howard Scott (War; Lowrider Band) is 63. Rock singer Ry Cooder is 62. Actor Craig Wasson is 55. Rock singer Dee Snider (Twisted Sister) is 54. Actress Park Overall is 52. Movie director Renny Harlin is 50. Model Fabio is 48. Singer Terence Trent D'Arby (AKA Sananda Maitreya) is 47. Rock singer Bret Michaels (Poison) is 46. Singer Rockwell is 45. Rock singer Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray) is 41. Actress Kim Raver is 40. Rock musician Mark Hoppus is 37. Actress Eva Longoria Parker is 34.
On March 15th, 1945, "Going My Way" won the best picture Oscar. Bing Crosby won the best actor award for his role in that movie.
In 1956, the Frederick Loewe-Alan Jay Lerner musical "My Fair Lady," starring Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews, opened on Broadway. Colonel Tom Parker became Elvis Presley's manager. [Essentially ruining Elvis. — Ed.]
In 1964, actress Elizabeth Taylor married actor Richard Burton for the first time in Montreal. It was her fifth marriage and his second.
In 1967, Frank Sinatra won the record of the year Grammy for "Strangers in the Night" and album of the year for "Sinatra -- A Man and His Music." John Lennon and Paul McCartney pulled an upset by winning for song of the year for "Michelle."
In 1977, "Three's Company" made its debut on ABC.
In 1986, the Electric Light Orchestra performed live for the first time in four years. Former Beatle George Harrison joined the band on stage in Birmingham, England.
Thought for Today: "We're all in this together ... by ourselves." — Lily Tomlin, American comedian. [Tell it, Sister Lily!! — Ed.]
In 1820, Maine became the 23rd state.
In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson met with reporters for what's been described as the first presidential press conference.
In 1944, during World War II, Allied bombers again raided German-held Monte Cassino.
In 1956, the musical play "My Fair Lady," based on Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion," opened on Broadway.
In 1964, actress Elizabeth Taylor married actor Richard Burton in Montreal; it was her fifth marriage, his second.
In 1970, Expo '70, promoting "Progress and Harmony for Mankind," opened in Osaka, Japan.
In 1975, Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis died near Paris at age 69.
Ten years ago: An Amtrak train slammed into a steel-filled truck at a crossing in Bourbonnais, Ill., killing 11 people. The Kosovar Albanian delegation to peace talks in Paris said it was ready to sign an international accord for Kosovo. Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel and Dusty Springfield were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Five years ago: Ten days after being convicted in a stock scandal, Martha Stewart resigned from the board of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide returned to the Caribbean from African exile after winning temporary asylum in Jamaica. A drive-by shooting in Mosul, Iraq, killed four American missionaries.
One year ago: A construction crane toppled in New York City, killing seven people. China's legislature re-appointed Hu Jintao as president.
Today's Birthdays: Country singer Carl Smith is 82. Musician DJ Fontana is 78. Former astronaut Alan L. Bean is 77. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is 76. Actor Judd Hirsch is 74. Rock musician Phil Lesh is 69. Singer Mike Love (The Beach Boys) is 68. Rock singer-musician Sly Stone is 66. Rock singer-musician Howard Scott (War; Lowrider Band) is 63. Rock singer Ry Cooder is 62. Actor Craig Wasson is 55. Rock singer Dee Snider (Twisted Sister) is 54. Actress Park Overall is 52. Movie director Renny Harlin is 50. Model Fabio is 48. Singer Terence Trent D'Arby (AKA Sananda Maitreya) is 47. Rock singer Bret Michaels (Poison) is 46. Singer Rockwell is 45. Rock singer Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray) is 41. Actress Kim Raver is 40. Rock musician Mark Hoppus is 37. Actress Eva Longoria Parker is 34.
On March 15th, 1945, "Going My Way" won the best picture Oscar. Bing Crosby won the best actor award for his role in that movie.
In 1956, the Frederick Loewe-Alan Jay Lerner musical "My Fair Lady," starring Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews, opened on Broadway. Colonel Tom Parker became Elvis Presley's manager. [Essentially ruining Elvis. — Ed.]
In 1964, actress Elizabeth Taylor married actor Richard Burton for the first time in Montreal. It was her fifth marriage and his second.
In 1967, Frank Sinatra won the record of the year Grammy for "Strangers in the Night" and album of the year for "Sinatra -- A Man and His Music." John Lennon and Paul McCartney pulled an upset by winning for song of the year for "Michelle."
In 1977, "Three's Company" made its debut on ABC.
In 1986, the Electric Light Orchestra performed live for the first time in four years. Former Beatle George Harrison joined the band on stage in Birmingham, England.
Thought for Today: "We're all in this together ... by ourselves." — Lily Tomlin, American comedian. [Tell it, Sister Lily!! — Ed.]
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