Archive for July, 2014
TODAY IN HISTORY
‘’GENTLEMAN JIM’’ DIED ON THIS DAY IN 1964
James Travis "Jim" Reeves (August 20, 1923 – July 31, 1964)
Reeves, whose biggest hit was 1960’s "He’ll Have To Go", was killed when
the small plane he was piloting crashed near Nashville. He was 39. After
Reaves’ death, his widow continued to release his material well into the
1980s. He is a member of both the Country Music and Texas Country
Music Halls of Fame.
MAX HEADROOM FOR NEW COKE
OLD BURIED SHIP FOUND IN NEW YORK
NEW YORK (AP) – Researchers say a ship unearthed at the site of New York’s
World Trade Center predates American independence.
Columbia University scientists say they’ve determined wood used in the ship’s
frame came from a Philadelphia-area forest in 1773 – three years before the
signing of the Declaration of Independence and start of the Revolutionary War.
Researchers say they’ve tentatively identified the ship as a Philadelphia-built
sloop, a ship designed by the Dutch to carry passengers and cargo over
shallow, rocky water.
INFLUENTIAL SINGER IS 73 TODAY
Canadian born singer-songwriter Paul Albert Anka
Anka became famous in the late 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s with his
top hit songs like "Diana", "Lonely Boy", and "Put Your Head on My
Shoulder". He wrote such well-known music as the theme for The
Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and one of Tom Jones‘s
biggest hits, "She’s a Lady", as well as the English lyrics for
Frank Sinatra‘s signature song, "My Way" which was originally
a French song.
Calendar
Recent Comments
- Linda Mcbrayer commented on ACTOR CLU GULAGER IS 86 TODAY
(5 weeks ago) - Scott commented on TINA LOUISE IS 86 TODAY!
(6 weeks ago) - Roseann Solnica commented on FAVORITE TELEVISION WAR SERIES!
(21 weeks ago) - AK Historian commented on SUCCESSFUL ASCENT OF MOUNTAIN IN 1913
(77 weeks ago)
-
Recent Posts
Categories
Links
Archives