Banjo player and guitarist Buck Trent, a two-time CMA
instrumental group of the year winner and a prominent
member of the cast of the variety show Hee Haw, died
on Monday (Oct. 9) at age 85.

PORTLAND, Ore. — It’s called the ‘Ring of Fire’ because it’s
when the moon is in front of the sun, which creates a circle
of light with darkness in the middle.

NASA says it will be visible in all continental states including
Alaska.

The eclipse will start just after 9 a.m. on October 14th and last
a few minutes in each location.

If you’re planning to watch, remember not to look up at the sun,
even during this phenomenon. You will need certified eclipse
glasses.

John Lennon  (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980)

John Lennon (right) was an English singer, songwriter,
musician and peace activist gained worldwide fame as
the founder, co-songwriter, co-lead vocalist and rhythm
guitarist of the Beatles.

The first Columbus Day celebration took place on October
12, 1792, when the Columbian Order of New York, better
known as Tammany Hall, held an event to commemorate
the 300th anniversary of the historic landing.