Singer, songwriter and activist Willie Nelson led the "outlaw
country" movement in the late 1960s. Hits include "On the
Road Again."

On this day in April 28, 1967, boxing champion Muhammad
Ali refused to be inducted into the U.S. Army and was
immediately stripped of his heavyweight title.

Ali, a Muslim, cited religious reasons for his decision to
forgo military service.

The future three-time world champ changed his name
to Muhammad Ali in 1964 after converting to Islam.

Sugar became the first household staple rationed as part
of the US war effort on this day in 1942.

The government issued ration books with tear-out stamps
allowing every American, kids included, to buy 26 pounds
of sugar per year, about 8 Oz per week—using stamps from
War Ration Book One.

                 
ED DANAHUE

Oscar-winning actor Al Oacino, known for playing intense, often
violent characters in "The Godfather," "Dog Day Afternoon" and "Serpico" is 86 today.

1992