Archive for May 7th, 2011

TOP HIT ON THIS DATE IN 1966

billboard hot 100

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mamas and the papas

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ALTITUDE RECORD SET ON THIS DATE IN 1958

 F-104
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Major Howard “Scrappy” Johnson (above) set a world altitude record, reaching 91,243 feet, flying a YF-104A from Edwards AFB in California.

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Major Johnson (center) being congratulated by fellow test pilots Captain
Walter Irwin (left), and Captain Jim Low (right).

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GABBY HAYES (MAY 7, 1885 – FEBRUARY 9, 1969)

Gabby-Hayes

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George Francis "Gabby" Hayes was a radio, film, and television actor. He
was best known for his numerous appearances in Western movies as the
colorful sidekick to the leading man.

 

gabby hayes comic book #1

Issue # 1 – Nov. 1, 1948

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