The “Verrazano Narrows” has a center span of 4,260 feet
and connects Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City.
It was named for Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano. 
This was the world’s longest suspension bride until the
”Humber Bridge” in Britain opened in 1981.

Comedic Actor, Director and Writer, Harold Ramis
is best know for his roles as Egon Spangler in
”Ghostbusters”(1984) and as Russell Zinskey
in “Stripes”(1981). Ramis co-wrote both films.

The Warner Bros. animated character Tweety Bird
appeared for the first time on this date in 1942. The 
cartoon was,“A Tale of Two Kitties”. Portland’s own
Mel Blanc was Tweety’s voice untill 1989.

Major League Baseball legend Stan Musial played  
for the St. Louis Cardinals from September,1941 to
September,1963. He was elected to the Baseball
Hall of Fame in 1969.