SANDY KOZEL
The musical’s 1956 Broadway production was a notable critical
and popular success, winning six Tony Awards, including Best
Musical. It set a record for the longest run of any musical on
Broadway up to that time and was followed by a hit London
production. Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews starred in both
productions.
MIKE GRACIA
Howard Hughes in the Spruce Goose pilots seat.
CAMILLE BOHANNON
On this day in 1961, America was asked by President Kennedy to
work toward putting a man on the moon before the end of the
decade.
On this day in 1977, "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" opened
and became the largest grossing film to date.
Director George Lucas.
In Houston on this day in 2006, former Enron Corp. chiefs Kenneth
Lay and Jeffrey Skillinng were convicted of conspiracy and fraud
for the downfall of Enron.
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It was on this day in 1992, Jay Leno debuted as the new permanent
host of NBC’s "Tonight Show."
Comedian Billy Crystal (left) was Leno’s first guest on the show. He
also appeared on Leno’s final “Tonight Show” episode on February
6, 2014.
SANDY KOZEL
Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated by high ranking
Roman Senators on this day in 44 B.C.The day is known as the
"Ides of March."
Site of Julius Caesar stabbing found in Rome.
On this day in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson addressed a joint session of Congress in Washington, during which he urged the
passing of the Voting Rights Act.
President Lyndon Baines Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act
of 1965.
On this day in 2005, World come CEO Bernie Ebbers (center) was convicted of corporate fraud. He is currently serving a 25-year
sentence at the Oakdale Federal Correctional Institution in
Louisiana
In Montreal on this day in 1964, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor
were married.
The Lerner and Loewe musical "My Fair Lady" opened on Broadway
on this day in 1956.
SANDY KOZEL
The assignation of Julius Caesar on this day in 44 B.B. The Roman
leader was stabbed 23 times by a mob of mutinous senators.
President Johnson making his historic ‘We Shall Overcome’
speech during a joint session of Congress.
On this day in 1965, as the nation reeled from the "Bloody Sunday" beatings
of civil rights marchers in Selma, Ala., President Lyndon B. Johnson made a
stirring call upon Congress to ensure the voting rights of black Americans.
Opened March 15, 1956 and Closed September
29, 1962 after 2717 performances.
