In 1909, Chicago publisher William D. Boyce (above) lost his way
in a dense London fog. A boy came to his aid and, after guiding
the man, refused a tip, explaining that as a Scout he would not
take a tip for doing a Good Turn. This gesture by an unknown
Scout inspired a meeting with Robert Baden-Powell, the British
founder of the Boy Scouts. As a result, Boyce incorporated the
Boy Scouts of America. He also created the Lone Scouts, which
merged with the Boy Scouts of America in 1924.
08
Feb
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA FORMED ON THIS DATE IN 1910
22
Jan
FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT OF A BOEING 747 ON THIS DATE IN 1970
The 747 entered commercial service on January 22, 1970, on Pan Am’s New York to London route.The flight had been originally planned for the evening of January 21, but an engine overheating problem made that aircraft unstable. Finding a substitute delayed the flight by more than six hours to the following day.
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30
Dec
THIS IS DAVY JONES ~ THEN AND NOW
The early career of Davy Jones included a part in the London
stage production of the musical OLIVER in 1960.
Davy sang with The Monkees from 1965 to the early 1970’s.
Davy Jones is celebrating his 65th Birthday today.
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