On September 14, 1982, Princess Grace of Monaco—the
American-born former film star Grace Kelly, whose movie
credits include The Country Girl and Rear Window—dies
at the age of 52 from injuries suffered after her car plunged
off a mountain road near Monte Carlo.
During the height of her Hollywood career in the 1950s,
Kelly became an international icon of beauty and glamour.
First sheet music publication of The Star Spangled Banner.
"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United
States. The lyrics come from the "Defence of Fort M’Henry", a
poem written by American lawyer Francis Scott Key on September
14, 1814, after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by
the British Royal Navy during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of
1812. Key was inspired by the large U.S. flag, with 15 stars and 15 stripes, known as the Star-Spangled Banner, flying triumphantly
above the fort after the battle.
Francis Scott Key (1779 – 1843)
The 15-star, 15-stripe "Star-Spangled Banner" that inspired
the poem.
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On September 14, 1964, the Kellogg’s Company began selling
the Pop-Tart. The innovative portable-breakfast-treat-turned-
anytime-snack would go on to sell billions annually and help
redefine the breakfast food market.
It all started when one of Kellogg’s biggest competitors, Post
Consumer Brands, trumpeted to the press that it had created
an innovative new breakfast item: a shelf-stable, fruit-filled,
handheld toaster pastry called “Country Squares.” It sounded
like the ultimate grab-and-go convenience food. Anticipation
ran high. Problem was, their pastry wasn’t quite ready for
market.
While Post dragged its feet on the actual product release,
Kellogg’s, having heard the announcement—rushed to
push out its own version.
William Post (June 27, 1927 – February 10, 2024)
The former Keebler employee created Kellogg’s
own breakfast pastry in just four months.
