Remembering A Great Actor
“The doctor gave me about six months to live, but when I couldn’t pay the bill he gave me six months more.” Walter Matthau, born…
Fun Facts
Remembering J.C. Penney’s Birthday
“The Golden Rule finds no limit of application in business.” -J.C. Penney, born September 16, 1875
125 Years Ago . . .
On September 12, 1895, the Duryea Motor Wagon Company was established. It was the first American auto manufacturer. The original car had a one-cylinder, four…
Remembering A Famous Jazz Musician
“If you don’t live it, it won’t come out your horn.” Charlie Parker, born August 29, 1920
100 Years Ago . . .
On August 20, 1920, the USA’s first commercial radio station, “8MK”, began broadcasting in Detroit Michigan. They are now broadcasting as WJ 950, an all-news…
National Hot Dog Month!
July is National Hot Dog Month and we thought it would be fun to explore some facts about one of America’s favorite foods: • On…
Remembering A Great Actor
“When you feel that you have arrived, you are dead.” Yul Brynner, born July 11, 1920
65 Years Ago . . .
On July 17, 1955, the first Disneyland theme park opened in Anaheim. Construction was started on July 16th, 1954 and the park opened just one…
Fun Facts About Flag Day!
Flag Day is always celebrated on June 14th and here are some fun facts about this very special day: During the American Revolution of 1775,…
Remembering A Great Crooner
“I’ve got seven kids. The three words you hear most around my house are ‘hello, ‘goodbye, ‘and I’m pregnant.” Dean Martin, born June 7, 1917
30 Years Ago . . .
On June 22, 1990, Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, Germany was dismantled. It was the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin…
Story Of The Memorial Day Poppy
On the battlefields of Belgium, during World War I, poppies grew wild on the ravaged landscape. The “poppy movement” was inspired by the poem, “In…