President Gerald R. Ford – Nixon Pardon September 8, 1974 Ladies and Gentlemen: I have come to a decision which I felt I should tell you and all of my fellow American citizens, as soon as I was certain in my own mind and in my own conscience that it is the right thing to… Read More
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1973 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1973: Science in Space: Anita and Arabella, two female cross spiders, went into orbit in 1973 for the Skylab 3 space station as part of an experiment to see if spiders could spin webs in near-weightlessness. They can. The Top Song was Killing Me Softly With… Read More
1972 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1972: World Changing Event: Intel invented the single-chip microprocessor. The Top Song was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack The Movies to Watch include The Godfather, The Getaway , What’s Up Doc and The Poseidon Adventure The Most Famous Person in America was probably Notable books… Read More
1970 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1970: World Changing Event: The United States stopped commercial whale hunting. How Much is Peanut Butter? In 1959 the FDA proposed a standard for peanut butter that was not finalized until a decision by the U.S District Court of Appeals in 1970. The final standard required… Read More
1969 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1969: World Changing Event: Neil A. Armstrong, Command Module pilot Michael Collins, and Lunar Module pilot Edwin “Buzz” E. Aldrin landed in the Sea of Tranquility, on The Moon on July 20, 1969. Other World Changing Event: The arpanet (first internet) was created. The Top Song… Read More
1968 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1968: World Changing Events: Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis during garbage workers strike and Robert Kennedy assassinated in Los Angeles during his presidential campaign. The Top Song was Hey Jude by The Beatles Influential Songs include: Born to be Wild and Magic Carpet… Read More
1967 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1967: The Top Song was To Sir With Love by LuLu The Movies to Watch include The Graduate, The Dirty Dozen, Bonnie and Clyde, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner, Valley of the Dolls, Camelot and The Jungle Book On March 6, 1967, Stalin’s daughter, 41-year-old Svetlana Alliluyeva, defected at the U.S.… Read More
1966 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1966: World Changing Event: Mao Zedong launched the Cultural Revolution The Top Song was I’m A Believer by The Monkees The Movies to Watch include Alfie, The Sand Pebbles, The Professionals and Fantastic Voyage The Most Famous Person in America was probably Walt Disney Notable books include: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote… Read More
1965 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1965: World Changing Event: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lead a civil rights march in Alabama from Selma to Montgomery. America Changing Event: Race Riots broke out in Watts, California leaving large parts of the city burned and looted and 34 people dead. The Top Song… Read More
1964 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1964: World Changing Event: The Civil Rights Act was signed by President Lyndon Johnson, outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Top Song was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles The Movies to Watch include Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady and Goldfinger The… Read More
1963 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1963: World Changing Event: President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on Nov. 22, 1963. Another World Changing Event: Thich Quang Duc’s self-immolation caused many Americans to question why we were in Vietnam. The Top Song was Sugar Shack by Jimmy Gilmore and the Fireballs The… Read More
1962 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1962: World Changing Event: The Cuban Missle Crisis between The United States, The USSR and Cuba between Oct 16, 1962 and Oct 28, 1962. Space Race: John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth, keeping the Space Race with the USSR about even. The… Read More
Duty, Honor, Country by General Douglas MacArthur His Sylvanus Thayer Award Acceptance Address on May 12, 1962 General Westmoreland, General Grove, distinguished guests, and gentlemen of the Corps! As I was leaving the hotel this morning, a doorman asked me, “Where are you bound for, General?” And when I replied, “West Point,” he remarked, “Beautiful… Read More
1961 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1961: World Changing Event: USSR’s Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space, giving them the lead in the Space Race. Another World Changing Event: Alan Shepard became the first American in space, cathing up to the USSR in the Space Race. The Top Song was Tossin’… Read More
We Choose To Go To The Moon by President John F. Kennedy May 25, 1961 We’re here to mark that day in history when the Allied armies joined in battle to reclaim this continent to liberty. For four long years, much of Europe had been under a terrible shadow. Free nations had fallen, Jews cried… Read More
Inauguration Address by John F. Kennedy on January 20, 1961, in Washington, DC Vice President Johnson, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, President Truman, reverend clergy, fellow citizens: We observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom – symbolizing an end as well as a beginning –… Read More
Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Farewell Address Given on January 17, 1961, in Washington, D.C. My fellow Americans: Three days from now, after half a century in the service of our country, I shall lay down the responsibilities of office as, in traditional and solemn ceremony, the authority of the Presidency is vested in my successor. This… Read More
1960 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1960: World Changing Event: The Birth Control Pill was approved on May 9, 1960. The Top Song was The Theme From “A Summer Place” by Percy Faith The Movies to Watch included: Spartacus, Oceans’ Eleven, Please Don’t Eat The Daisies, Psycho, Exodus and Swiss Family Robinson The Most… Read More
1959 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1959: World Changing Event: Antarctic Treaty: 12 countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union, signed a treaty that set aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and bans military activity on the continent The Top Song was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin Influential Songs include: Sea… Read More
1958 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1958: World Changing Event: President Dwight Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating NASA. The Top Song was At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors Influencial Songs include: Tequila by The Champs, Tom Dooley by The Kingston Trio and Rebel Rouser by Duane Eddy The Movies to Watch include South Pacific, High… Read More
1957 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1957: World Changing Event: The Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first space satellite, starting the Space Race. The Top Song was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley Influential Songs include: The Banana Boat Song (Day-o) by Harry Belafonte and Wake Up Little Suzie by The Everly Brothers The Movies to Watch include An… Read More
1956 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1956: World Changing Event: Elvis Presley appeared on The Ed Sullivan Sullivan Show on September 9. 82.6% of American households watched. The Top Song was Don’t Be Cruel/ Hound Dog by Elvis Presley Influencial Songs include: Tutti Frutti by Little Richard and Don’t Be Cruel/ Hound Dog by Elvis Presley The Happy Earworm: The Happy… Read More
1955 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1955: The World Changing Event: Dr. Jonas Salk started inoculating children against polio. The Other World Changing Event: In Montgomery, Alabama, a bus boycott began after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white person. The Top Song was Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom… Read More
1954 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1954: World Changing Event: RCA produced the first color televisions for public use Biggest Songs include: Three Coins In The Fountain by Four Aces featuring Al Alberts, Secret Love by Doris Day and Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight by The Spaniels Influential Songs include: Mr. Sandman by The Chordettes, Gee by The Crows, Shake, Rattle and Roll by Joe Turner… Read More
1953 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1953: World Changing Event: Structure of DNA was discovered at the Cavendish Laboratory within the University of Cambridge. The First Big Bubblegum Pop Song? (How Much is That) Doggie in the Window by Patti Page The Movies to Watch include From Here to Eternity, Houdini, The Robe, Stalag… Read More
1952 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1952: World Changing Event: The first patent for bar code was issued to inventors Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver. The Bigger World Changing Event: The United States successfully carried out its first ever hydrogen bomb explosion test, code-named Ivy Mike, on November 1, 1952 on Enewetak… Read More
Checkers Speech by Richard M. Nixon, given on September 23, 1952 My Fellow Americans, I come before you tonight as a candidate for the Vice-presidency and as a man whose honesty and integrity has been questioned. Now, the usual political thing to do when charges are made against you is to either ignore them or… Read More
1951 Fun Facts, Trivia & History Quick Facts from 1951: TV Ratings: In 1951, the first year Nielsen released television ratings, the most-watched series was Texaco Star Theater with a 61.6 rating. The 2017 winner (Sunday Night Football) scored only a 12.2. Influential Songs include: Be My Love by Mario Lanza and Cry by Johnnie… Read More
“Farewell Address to Congress” by General Douglas MacArthur, on April 19, 1951, in Washington, DC Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, and Distinguished Members of the Congress: I stand on this rostrum with a sense of deep humility and great pride- humility in the wake of those great American architects of our history who have stood here… Read More
1950 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1950: World Changing Event: Pope Pius XII confirmed there was no conflict between Christianity and the theory of evolution, and the Church officially supported the idea of theistic evolution. The immortal cancer cells collected from patient Henrietta Lacks months before her 1950 death are still alive and… Read More
