Archive for December 18th, 2024

NUMBER ONE RECORD ON THIS DAY IN 1961

The Tokens – The Lion Sleeps Tonight | Releases | Discogs

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a song originally written and
first recorded in 1939 by
Solomon Linda under the title
"Mbube", through South African
Gallo Record Company.

In 1961, a version adapted into English by the doo-wop
group
the Tokens became a number-one hit in the United
States on this day in 1961. It earned millions in
royalties
from cover versions and film licensing.

Lyrics of Linda’s original version were written in Zulu, while
those from the Tokens’ adaptation were written by
George
David Weiss
.

The song has been adapted and covered internationally by
many
pop and folk artists. It was first recorded in the United
States by
the Weavers in November 1951, and published
under the title "Wimoweh."

Episode 92: “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by the Tokens – A History of Rock  Music in 500 Songs
The Tokens

The Lions Sleeps Tonight SONG (Official Lyrics Video) Lyrics Video

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ARRIVAL OF THE MAYFLOWER ON THIS DAY

The Romantic Story of the Mayflower Pilgrims, by Albert Addison

On December 18, 1620, with the English ship Mayflower
anchored in Plymouth Harbor,
Massachusetts, a small
party of sailors from the vessel
went ashore, as its
passengers prepare to begin their new settlement,
Plymouth Colony.

Mayflower stamp celebrates Plymouth arrival 400 years ago

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FIRST NFL PLAYOFF GAME PLAYED INDOORS

Heading indoors: First NFL playoff game determines champion in 1932

On December 18, 1932, the Chicago Bears defeated the
Portsmouth (Ohio) Spartans, 9-0, in the
NFL’s first playoff
game
—and first game played indoors.

The victory gave the Bears the championship and leads to
a playoff system for the first time. Because of frigid weather
and waist-deep snow, the game was moved from Wrigley
Field to Chicago Stadium, home of the city’s NHL team.

Origin of NFL playoffs - Dawgs By Nature

Heretic, Rebel, a Thing to Flout: Bears Win the Not Quite First NFL  Championship Game Indoors

Emrick tells the odd tale of the 1932 NFL Champ.

The First NFL Playoff

Flashback Friday: 83 years ago today, the Bears won the first ever NFL  Championship game

1st ever NFL football championship game... - RareNewspapers.com

The Bizarre History of the NFL's First Title Game | HISTORY

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LOOK WHO’S HAVING A BIRTHDAY

Steven Spielberg Photo Gallery - Over 200 Photos | Celebrity yearbook photos, Steven spielberg ...

Current Steven Spielberg Net Worth 2024: How Much is the Legendary Director Worth? - New Trader U

Filmmaker Steven Allan Spielberg is a major figure of the New
Hollywood
era and pioneer of the modern blockbuster. He is
widely regarded as one of the greatest film directors of all time
and is the most
commercially successful director in film history
with many accolades
, including three Academy Awards. 

Spielberg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and grew up in Phoenix,
Arizona
. He moved to California and studied film in college. He’s
78 today.
 

 

Steven Spielberg 1961-2023 | Fast Filmography

Is Steven Spielberg Returning to His Television Roots? | No Film School

Steven Spielberg Movies Amazon.com: Goonies / E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (Steven Spielberg Movies  DVD 2-Pack) : Movies & TV

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THE END OF SLAVERY BEGAN ON THIS DAY

On This Day: 13th Amendment abolishing slavery is certified by the  Secretary of State


Following its ratification by the requisite three-quarters of the
states earlier in the month, the
13th Amendment is formally
adopted
into the U.S. Constitution, ensuring that “neither
slavery nor involuntary servitude… shall exist within the
United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”


Today in History, December 6, 1865 ...

From Slavery to Freedom: The 13th Amendment | National Museum of African  American History & Culture.

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