A 1983 Christmas comedy film directed by Bob Clark, and based on Jean
Shepherd‘s semi-fictional anecdotes in his 1966 book In God We Trust: All
Others Pay Cash, with some elements from his 1971 book Wanda Hickey’s
Night of Golden Memories.
Peter Billingsley-Michaelsen turned 46 on April 16.
A rare behind-the-scenes photo.
1930’s
SANDY KOZEL
The United States Senate ratified a treaty that included the
Louisiana Territories from France for $15 million on this day
in 1803. The transfer was completed with formal ceremonies
in New Orleans.
Hoisting of American Colors over Louisiana. Painting depicting
first raising of the USA flag with the Louisiana Purchase, in main
plaza (now Jackson Square), New Orleans.
South Carolina became the first state to secede from the American
Union on this day in 1860.
Members of the South Carolina Secession Convention unanimously
vote to secede from the American Union..
On this day in 1989, General Noriega, Panama’s former dictator,
was overthrown by a United States invasion force invited by the
new civilian government. The project was known as Operation
Just Cause.
US soldiers secure a position outside the embassy in Panama City.
On this day in 1999, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled homosexual couples were entitled to the same benefits and protections as
wedded couples of the opposite sex.
The Frank Capra film "It’s A Wonderful Life" had a preview showing
for charity at New York City’s Globe Theatre on this day in 1946, a
day before its "official" world premiere. James Stewart and Donna
Reed star in the film.
On this day in 1998, President Bill Clinton was impeached on two charges of perjury and obstruction of justice by the U.S. House of Representatives.
General George Washington led his army of about 11,000 men to
Valley Forge, PA, to camp for the winter on this day in 1777.
‘The Prayer at Valley Forge’ by Arnold Friberg.
Charles Dickens’ novel "A Christmas Carol" was first published in England on this day in 1843.
Charles John Huffam Dickens (February 7, 1812 – June 9, 1870)
Apollo 17 splashed down in the Pacific on this day in 1972, ending
the Apollo program of manned lunar landings.
On this day in 1957, "The Music Man" opened on Broadway.
Robert Preston Meservey (June 8, 1918 – March 21, 1987)
