Huey Lewis (Hugh Anthony Cregg III) was born in New York City,
New York.
Lewis sings lead and plays harmonica for his band, Huey Lewis and the News,
in addition to writing or co-writing many of the band’s songs. The band is known
for their third, and best-selling, album titled Sports, and their contribution to the
soundtrack of the 1985 feature film Back to the Future. Lewis previously played
with the band Clover from 1972 to 1979.
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Sam Phillips (left) of Sun Record Company and Elvis Presley.
Elvis Presley’s first commercial recording session took place in Memphis, TN
on this day in 1954.. He recorded "That’s All Right (Mama)" and "Blue Moon
of Kentucky” at Sun Studios.
The bikini bathing suit, created by Louis Reard, made its debut
during a fashion show at the Molitor Pool in Paris on this day
in 1946. Micheline Bernardini (above) wore the two-piece outfit.
Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win a Wimbledon singles
title when he defeated Jimmy Connors on this day in 1975.
Arthur Robert Ashe Jr.
(July 10, 1943 – February 6, 1993)
Larry Doby signed a contract with the Cleveland Indians, becoming
the first black player in the American League on this day in 1947.
Lawrence Eugene Doby
(December 13, 1923 – June 18, 2003)
Theodore Samuel Williams
(August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002)
Williams is regarded as one of the greatest players in
baseball history. Williams retired from playing in 1960
and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in
1966.
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Founded on this day in 1802.
On July 4, 1939, Yankees fans were given their chance to say
farewell to Lou Gehrig.
John Calvin Coolidge Jr. (July 4, 1872 – January 5, 1933)
Calvin Coolidge was the 30th president of the United States who was
mostly remembered for being a man of few words, which earn him the
nickname Silent Cal. He was a farmer, school teacher, and local store
clerk. Coolidge achieved national recognition for his handling of the
Boston Police Strike of 1919. He held a record number of presidential
press conferences for the time, totaling 520.
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The U.S. Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, PA, ended after three days
on this day in 1863. It was a major victory for the North as the Confederate troops retreated.
Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Army
at Cambridge, MA. on this day in 1775.
It was on this day in 1988.
USS Vincennes (CG-49) is a U.S. Navy Ticonderoga class AEGIS
guided missile cruiser.
Algeria gained it’s independence on this day in 1962.
Jim Morrison (Doors) died in Paris on this day in 1971, allegedly of
a heroin overdose.
Tom Cruise (Thomas Cruise Mapother IV) is 55 years old today.
Tom Cruise grew up in an abusive household and had planned to become
a priest before becoming interested in acting.
1989 biographical war drama film.
Tom Cruise(holding flag)portraying Vietnam
War veteran Ron Kovic.
The Drifters first single featuring Charlie Thomas on lead vocal, "Sweets
for My Sweet" reached No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 10 on the
R&B chart, in October 1961. This was one of the few post-1958 Drifters
singles that did not feature a string section. It also featured Jimmy Radcliffe
and four female backup vocalists, all of whom would later have hit records,
Cissy Houston, Doris Troy, Dionne Warwick, and Dee Dee Warwick. The
recording also features an up in front piano provided by the song’s co-writer,
Mort Shuman. (From Wikipedia)
