NASA Astronaut Alan B. Shepard ,Apollo 14 Commander, and the
fifth man to set foot on the Moon, placed a modified six iron head
on the contingency sample return handle, and swung at three golf
balls on the surface of the Moon on this day in 1971.
“We specialize in Italian food. Complete Italian dinner for $1.00”
John “Wes” Montgomery (March 6, 1925 – June 15, 1968)
Acclaimed jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery is the brother of jazz greats,
Buddy and Monk Montgomery. His unique style of playing has been a
strong influence to many guitarists. Wes taught himself how to play the
guitar at the age of nineteen, although he could not read music, he had
a great ability to learn by ear. Montgomery’s career was cut short when
he died of a heart attack at the young age of 45.
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December 12, 1967
1965
The Gibson L-5 Wes Montgomery guitar
Jennifer Jason Leigh (born Jennifer Leigh Morrow) is the daughter
of actor Vic Morrow and screenwriter Barbara Turner. Her father
died in 1982 when a stunt helicopter crashed on him during the
filming of Twilight Zone: The Movie. Leigh changed her surname
early in her acting career, taking the meddle name of “Jason” in
honor of a family friend, actor Jason Robards. Jennifer is best
known for her role in Fast Times at Ridgemont High ( 1982).
Vic Morrow
Jennifer Jason Leigh as seen in Fast Times at Ridgemont High
1995
The first Super Bowl game was January 15, 1967.The Green Bay Packers,
led by quarterback Bart Starr, defeated the Kansas City Chief, 35-10.
Team members celebrating the victory with Green Bay Packers
coach Vince Lombardi
The winner of the Super Bowl is awarded the Vince Lombardi Trophy
