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SONG RECORDED ON THIS DAY IN 1939

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The song Moonlight Serenade was a Top Ten hit on the U.S. pop charts 
in 1939, reaching number three on the Billboard charts, where it stayed 
for fifteen weeks. In 1991,it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.


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SINGER DORIS DAY IS 92 TODAY


Doris Day (born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff in Cincinnati, Ohio)

She lied about her age so that she could sing professionally with big
bands. She received an Academy Award nomination for her role in the
1959 film Pillow Talk.

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IT WAS ON THIS DAY IN 1956 ~


The Milton Berle Show Rehearsal with Elvis Presley,second from left.

Milton Berle : April 3, 1956.
Milton Berle during the live telecast.

This is Elvis’s 1st appearance on The Milton Berle show. It was
Broadcast live from the aircraft carrier USS Hancock stationed
at San Diego, CA.


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RECAPPING PAST NEWS EVENTS

today in history

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SANDY KOZEL


Marlon Brando, Jr. (April 3, 1924 – July 1, 2004)

Brando’s mother was a theatre administrator who not
only inspired his career, but helped launch the career
of Henry Fonda. Marlon Brando was expelled from two
high schools, once for driving a motorcycle through the
halls. He was an advocate for Native American rights.

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OREGON BORN ACTRESS IS 87


Jane Powell (born Suzanne Lorraine Burce in Portland, Oregon) 

 

Powell rose to fame as a singer in her home state of Oregon, and signed to
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer while still in her teens. Powell resides in Connecticut,
and is still active in television and theater. She celebrated her 87th birthday
yesterday, April 1.  

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