CARLATA BRADLEY

on the day in 1792, the cornerstone of the Executive Mansion was
laid in Washington, DC. President George Washington is depicted
above officiating the event. The building became known as the
White House in 1818.

Margaret Hilda Thatcher (October 13, 1925 – April 8, 2013) 

Margaret Thatcher led the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990
and served as its first female Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990. Originally a chemist,
she entered into politics and became known as the Iron Lady for her unwavering
politics.

On this day in 1974.

The Beatles’ First Appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," 1964.

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel

Paul Frederic Simon

Singer-songwriter Paul Simon is known for his partnership with Art Garfunkel 
in Simon and Garfunkel. He went on to find solo success with albums like Graceland.

The Kraft Program debuted June 26, 1933, as a musical-variety program
featuring orchestra leader Paul Whiteman sponsored by Kraft Food
products. During its first year the show went through a series of name
changes, including Kraft Musical Revue, until it finally settled on Kraft
Music Hall in 1934. Whiteman remained the host until December 6, 1935
when Ford Bond became the announcer. Bing Crosby took over as the 
master of ceremonies January 2, 1936. He hosted the show until May 9,
1946.

Al Jolson (Asa Yoelson)
(May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950)

Richard Augustus Wagstaff "Dick" Clark Jr.
(November 30, 1929 – April 18, 2012)

The Dick Clark Show (also known as Dick Clark’s Saturday Night Beechnut Show)
was a musical variety show broadcast weekly on the ABC television network 7:30-
8 PM (Eastern Time) on Saturdays from February 15, 1958 through September 10, 1960, sponsored (except for the first two shows) by Beechnut Gum.

"For now, Dick Clark — so long!"

TIM MAGUIRE

1943

Hullabaloo is a musical variety series that ran on NBC from January 12, 1965
through April 11, 1966 (with repeats to August 29, 1966). Similar to Shindig! It
ran in prime time in contrast to ABC‘s American Bandstand.