CAMILLE BOHANNON
On this day in 1973.
Daniel Ellsberg (left) speaks to reporters.
Irving Berlin (Israel Isidore Baline)
(May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989)
Irving Berlin was an American composer and lyricist, widely considered
one of the greatest songwriters in U.S. history.
SANDY KOZEL
On this day in 1948, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled
that covenants prohibiting the sale of real estate
to blacks and other minorities were legally
unenforceable.
Joseph Paul "Joe" DiMaggio (November 25, 1914 – March 8, 1999)
Joe DiMaggio made his major-league debut on this day in 1936.
DiMaggio is perhaps best known for his 56-game hitting streak (May 15 –
July 16, 1941), a record that still stands.
James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006)
Known as The Godfather of Soul,singer James Brown gained fame for his
anthem "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and Rolling Stone magazine ranked him
seventh on their list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.He lived with his
aunt who was a madam at a brothel and, after being released from prison
for robbery, he became a gospel singer.
(Asbury Park Press) – The first car owned by Bruce Springsteen (above) is up for
auction on eBay and the price is rocketing.
As of Wednesday, the bidding has roared through the $100,000 dollar mark for
the ’57 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible.
The purchase will include the original vehicle registration, a temporary insurance
card, the Allstate insurance card issued in Springsteen’s name and address and
an 80 page book, “Out in the Street: Bruce Springsteen’s 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible.”
The car was put up for auction by Springsteen historian Michael Crain and
was featured at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex in New York City from
2008 to 2010 and it was also at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
Bruce Springsteen driving his ’57 Chevy Bel Air convertible.
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen turned 67 in September.
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Leonard Norman Cohen (September 21 – November 10, 2016)
DEVELOPING: (FoxNews) – Influential singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen best
known for his song “hallelujah” has died according to a statement posted on
his Facebook page today.
The statement read, “It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet,
songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away,” “We have lost one
of music’s most revered and prolific visionaries.”
According to the statement a memorial will take place in Los Angeles at a later
date.
Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic
Entertainer “Weird Al” is known for his parodies of popular songs
, like "Eat It," and "Like a Surgeon.” His career started with his
favorite instrument the accordion after a door-to-door salesman
offered his parents a choice between accordion lessons or guitar
lessons. Besides being a songwriter, record producer/video director
he has also written two children’s books…When I grow Up and My
New Teacher and Me!
