Meriwether Lewis (August 18, 1774 – October 11, 1809)
Lewis explored and mapped the American Northwest with his
partner William Clark. He was appointed to be President
Thomas Jefferson‘s aide in 1801 and provided him with
information regarding army politics. In addition to helping
to map the U.S., he served as governor of Louisiana.
Ringo Starr made his debut with The Beatles at the horticultural society Dance, Birkenhead, England, having had a two-hour rehearsal in preparation.
This was the first appearance of The Beatles as the world would come to know
them: John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey) turned 76 July 7.
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Charles Robert Redford Jr. is 80 years old today.
Redford was asked to leave the University of Colorado, after
which he studied painting at the Pratt Institute and acting at
the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He kick started his
acting career with guest starring roles on such TV shows as
Perry Mason (CBS), The Untouchables (ABC) and Alfred
Hitchcock Presents (NBC/CBS). He was also featured in a
episode of Rod Serling’s Twilight Zone.
1976
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Robert Anthony De Niro is 73 today.
De Niro played the Cowardly Lion in a production of The
Wizard of Oz when he was ten. He earned his first movie
role when Brian De Palma cast him in his 1963 film The
Wedding Party. The film was shot when De Niro was 20
years old, then released six years later, in 1969.
Robert De Niro as Jake La Motta in the 1980 film Raging Bull.
The song "Last Train to Clarksville" was written by the songwriting duo Tommy
Boyce and Bobby Hart and was the debut single by The Monkees. It topped the
Billboard Hot 100 on November 5, 1966. Lead vocals were done by the groups
drummer Micky Dolenz. Clarksville was featured in seven episodes of the
Monkees TV show; the most for any Monkees song.
