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It erupted on this day in 1883.
The first oil well was successfully drilled in the U.S. by Colonel Edwin
L. Drake (right) near Titusville, PA. on this day in 1859.
On this day in 1979
Brian Samuel Epstein (September 19, 1934 – August 27, 1967)
Epstein died of an overdose of Carbitral, a form of barbiturate or sleeping pill,
while in his locked bedroom. It was later revealed alcohol was also found in
his system. His was discovered unresponsive by police who had been called
by his housekeeper.
Manager Brian Epstein (center) with the Beatles.
