Mrs. Nellie Taylor Ross was sworn in as the Governor of Wyoming on this day in 1925. She was the first female Governor in the United States and was in office until January 3, 1927
Nellie Davis Taylor Ross (November 29, 1876 – December 19, 1977)
U.S. Representative Sonny Bono died in a skiing accident on this day in 1998.
Pete Rose admitted to betting on baseball on this day in 20004.
Peter Edward Rose Sr. turned 76 April 14.
Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. is the debut studio album by Bruce Springsteen. It was produced by Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos during July–September 1972 at the budget-priced 914 Sound Studios. It was released on this day in 1973 by Columbia Records to average sales but positive critical reviews.
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen turned 68 September 23.
On this day in 1923, Adolf Hitler (center) made his first attempt at seizing power in Germany with a failed coup in Munich that came to be known as the "Beer-Hall Putsch."
On this day in 1960, Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy was declared the winner of the Presidential Election over Vice-President Richard M. Nixon.
Ronald Reagan was elected governor of California on this day in 1966.
The newly elected Governor of California, Ronald Reagan talks to the press with wife Nancy by his side.
Blues singer-songwriter, musician, and activist Bonnie Lynn Raitt is 68 today.
Raitt has received 10 Grammy Awards. She is listed as number 50 in Rolling Stone‘s list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time” and number 89 on their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
Led Zeppelin’s album "Led Zeppelin IV" was released on this day in 1971. The album included the song "Stairway to Heaven."
On this day in 1944, Paris, France, was liberated by Allied forces ending four years of German occupation.
Captain Matthew Webb (above) swam from Dover, England, to Calais, France making him the first person to swim the English Channel on this day in 1875. The feat took about 22 hours.
Engraving depicting the completion of the ‘First Swim Across The English Channel”.
CaptainMatthew Webb (1848 – 1883)
It was on this day in 1985.
Kinsey died on this in 1956 at the age of 62. The cause of death was reported to be a heart ailment and pneumonia.
Sean Connery as agent Bond, James Bond.
Sir Thomas Sean Connery is 87 years old today.
Iconic Scottish actor Sean Connery starred as secret agent 007 James Bond in seven films from 1962 to 1983, including Dr. No, From Russia with Love and Goldfinger. He earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1987 gangster film The Untouchables and also played prominent roles in the films The Hunt for Red October (1990), The Rock (1996),and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989).
Elvis Costello (Declan Patrick MacManus) is 63 years old today.
Singer-songwriter Elvis Costello has contributed to the proto-new wave and punk movements with such songs as "Pump it Up" and "Allison." He released his debut album My Aim is True in 1976. His group Elvis Costello and the Attractions were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
Leonard Bernstein(August 25, 1918 – October 14, 1990)
Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, author, music lecturer, and pianist. He was among the first conductors born and educated in the US to receive worldwide acclaim. According to music critic Donal Henahan, he was "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history."
Bruce Springsteen‘s album "Born to Run" was released on this day in 1975.
Born to Run is the third studio album by singer-songwriterBruce Springsteen. The album was a commercial success, peaking at number three on the Billboard 200 and eventually selling six million copies in the U.S. It has since been considered y critics to be one of the greatest albums in popular music.
Glen Campbell with daughter Ashley who played banjo on his final studio album.
These days, the 81-year-old singer is in the late stages of Alzheimer’s and has aphasia, which means he cannot speak or understand speech, according to his daughter Ashley Campbell. But she said he is happy in a memory care facility in Nashville.
"He is doing so much better than a lot of other people in his position," Campbell said. "Instead of being scared and confused all the time, he is just happy and loves being around people.
His final record album called ‘Adiós’ was released Friday and features songs that Campbell has loved to sing, but never recorded, including songs made famous by Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt and Johnny Cash. His longtime banjo player Carl Jackson produced the album, which includes guest vocals from Willie Nelson, Vince Gill as well as his daughter, who is also a musician and singer.
The album was recorded shortly after his last tour ended in 2012, Campbell’s family knew he might never get another chance to record.
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Glen Campbell during the recording session for his last album.
Glen Campbell with daughter Ashley who played banjo on his final studio album.
These days, the 81-year-old singer is in the late stages of Alzheimer’s and has aphasia, which means he cannot speak or understand speech, according to his daughter Ashley Campbell. But she said he is happy in a memory care facility in Nashville.
"He is doing so much better than a lot of other people in his position," Campbell said. "Instead of being scared and confused all the time, he is just happy and loves being around people.
His final record album called ‘Adiós’ was released Friday and features songs that Campbell has loved to sing, but never recorded, including songs made famous by Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt and Johnny Cash. His longtime banjo player Carl Jackson produced the album, which includes guest vocals from Willie Nelson, Vince Gill as well as his daughter, who is also a musician and singer.
The album was recorded shortly after his last tour ended in 2012, Campbell’s family knew he might never get another chance to record.
(AP)
Glen Campbell during the recording session for his last album.
