Archive for June 13th, 2013

BERT LAHR FOR WAXTEX FROM THE 1950s

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A HERO HONORED ON THIS DAY IN 1927

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Charles Lindbergh was honored with a ticker-tape parade down Broadway in New
York City to celebrate the achievement of his nonstop flight across the Atlantic to 
Paris.. Four million people lined the streets that day to catch a glimpse of the
young aviator.

 

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TODAY IN HISTORY

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Tim Maguire

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IT WAS ON THIS DAY IN 1964

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The Rolling Stones first television appearance in the U.S. was on
 
Dean Martin’s variety show, The Hollywood Palace on ABC.

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RICHARD THOMAS IS 62 TODAY

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Richard Earl Thomas

Thomas is best known for his leading role as John-Boy Walton in the
CBS drama The Waltons (1972-1981). During his career, Thomas
won an Emmy Award, and received nominations for another Emmy
Award and two Golden Globe Awards.

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