The meeting between President Nixon, left and Elvis Presley,
right, was requested by Elvis to discuss how the rock star
could help the country fight the growing drug problem. Elvis
suggested that he might be made a “Federal Agent at-large
in the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs”. The oval
office visit lasted only 30 minutes.

Elvis Presley’s had written request for the meeting with Nixon
was made though Senator George murphy of California.

This beloved film premiered at the Globe Theatre in New York to
mixed reviews. It was lambasted by the critics as being “too
sentimental”. It actually lost money.

Two-time Grammy Award winner and Oscar nominated actor, Bobby
Darin died shortly after undergoing heart surgery. According to his
wishes, there was no funeral. He was only 37 years old. 

    Bobby Darin with his wife, actress Sandra Dee (1961)

The Louisiana Purchase was completed when France turned
New Orleans over to the United States.

Benjamin Franklin began publishing the yearly almanac under
the pseudonym of Poor Richard or Richard Saunders. It was in
publication from 1732 to 1758 and was the best seller in the
colonies. Print runs reached 10,000 per year.