(Fox News) – Iconic and celebrated American composer Cole Porter was born on this day in history, June 9, 1891, into a prestigious family in Peru, Indiana.
His mother, Kate Cole Porter, was the daughter of wealthy businessman J.O. Cole — and due to his upbringing, young Cole Porter enjoyed a privileged childhood, according to the Indiana Historical Society.
At the age of 6, Porter started playing both the violin and piano — and became quite good at both instruments.
( Fox News) – “Breaking Bad” star Mike Batayeh passed away after suffering a heart attack in his sleep.
Batayeh was at home when he died, and his sister said that the death was very sudden, and that he had no history of heart problems.
The actor, who was known to fans as the manager of Gustavo’s laundromat in the TV show, will be honored during a celebration of life service on June 16. Batayeh’s funeral will be held on June 17.
The actor will be honored during a celebration of life service on June 16. His funeral will be held on June 17.
At the age of eight, Les Paul began playing the harmonica. After learning the piano, he switched to the guitar. During this time he invented a neck-worn harmonica holder.
Les Paul (Lester William Polsfuss) (June 9, 1915 – August 12, 2009)
Paul, was a jazz, country, and blues guitarist, songwriter, and inventor. He was one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar, and his prototype, called the Log, served as inspiration for the Gibson Les Paul. Paul taught himself how to play guitar, and while he is mainly known for jazz and popular music, he had an early career in country music. In the 1950s, he and his wife, singer and guitarist Mary Ford, recorded numerous records, selling millions of copies.
His licks, trills, chording sequences, fretting techniques, and timing set him apart from his contemporaries and inspired many guitarists of the present day. (From Wikipedia)
Les (with wife, Mary Ford) in their home recording studio.
Marion Gordon "Pat" Robertson (March 22, 1930 – June 8, 2023)
Religious broadcaster, political commentator, presidential candidate, and Southern Baptist minister, Robertson founded the Christian Broadcasting Network in 1960 and was host of “The 700 Club for more than 50 years, died at his home in Virginia. He was 93.
On this day in history, June 8, 1969, the New York Yankees retired slugger Mickey Mantle’s number — No. 7 — in front of some 61,000 Major League baseball fans at the sold-out stadium. People cheered both their approval of the player’s athletic accomplishments and their likely dismay that he had chosen to step away from a remarkable career.
Yankees Mickey Mantle during his number retirement ceremony at Yankee Stadium.
Mickey (“the Mick”) Charles Mantle (October 20, 1931 – August 13, 1995)
