Archive for January 17th, 2024

LOOKING BACK AT TIME ON THIS DAY

TIME Magazine Cover: Frank Lloyd Wright - Jan. 17, 1938 - Design - Architecture
1-17-1938

Frank Lloyd Wright Sr. (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959)

Frank Lloyd Wright was an American architect, designer,
writer, and educator. He designed
over 1,000 structures
a creative period of 70 years and played a key role in the
architectural movements of the twentieth century, and
influenced architects worldwide.

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GREENLIGHT GIVEN FOR ‘’THE MONKEES’’

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On January 17, 1966, the National Broadcasting Corporation
ordered 32 episodes of a new TV show, "
The Monkees," for
its upcoming fall schedule. Little did producers know that the
fake pop music band they were launching would become an
actual pop culture sensation—whose records would even
outsell the Beatles. The sitcom aired from 1966 to 1968.

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FOUNDING FATHER WAS BORN ON THIS DAY

Francis Folger Franklin (1732-1736) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree

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Ben Franklin | Smith Rebellion 1765

Benjamin Franklin  (January 17, 1706 – April 17, 1790)

Benjamin Franklin, scientist, philosopher, author and the
most celebrated American on both sides of the Atlantic
Ocean in the era of revolution, was born on this day in
history, Jan. 17, 1706. 

The Founding Father’s bust and the words "Birthplace of
Franklin" mark the site at 17 Milk St. in
downtown Boston

today.
 

Biografía de Benjamin Franklin: ¿quién fue y qué inventó?

Franklin Statue – Franklin and the American Experiment
Benjamin Franklin statue at old Massachusetts
State house in Boston.

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GM SPORTS CAR MADE DEBUT ON THIS DAY

Vette Vues Magazine Blog: 1953 Corvette Motorama Show Car

On January 17, 1953, a prototype Chevrolet Corvette sports car
made its debut at General Motors’ (GM) Motorama auto show at
the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. The Corvette, named
for a fast type of naval warship, would eventually become an
iconic American muscle car and remains in production today.

MotorCities - The 1953 Corvette: Preserving the Heritage | 2020 | Story of the Week

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2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1LT Coupe.

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