Not the usual feature today.   On this date in 1971, John Sinclair was released from prison. The Michigan State Supreme Court overturned his conviction as unconstitutional.  He was imprisoned for ten years for the possession of two marijuana  joints.  He only served two years.  I had no idea that this has been such a big deal. For more information: http://famousdaily.com/history/john-sinclair-10-year-sentence-marijuana.html […]

On this date in 1915, one of the greatest crooners of all time was born–Frank Sinatra.  While he was not my absolute favorite, there is no denying his amazing voice and even his acting ability. (Check out From Here to Eternity–he won an Oscar for his performance.) No matter what you think of him, his influence is here to stay.  […]

What a great feature today!  On this date in 1934, Bill Wilson took his last drink of alcohol.  And why is this a big deal?  He was the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous!  He had struggled with an alcohol addiction for thirteen years.  It had destroyed his career and his health.  He had tried to be sober before, but it didn’t […]

I don’t recall ever hearing about today’s feature.  On this date in 1968, Japan’s greatest bank robbery occurred.  Here’s the story.  On that particular morning, there were four employees of Nihon Shintaku Ginko bank who were transporting around 300 million yen to a factory.  They were in an unmarked car, and they were traveling to the factory to drop off […]

I’m not a Rolling Stones fan, but today’s feature does concern the “bad boy” Jim Morrison.  On this date in 1967, he made history by becoming the first person to be arrested on stage during a concert.  He was discovered with a woman before the show, and the police told him to leave.  There were words exchanged, and Jim Morrison […]

No matter how many times I watch I Love Lucy, there are certain episodes that I never tire of.  It was on this date in 1952, that this show got past the censors with an episode called “Lucy Is Enceinte.”  They could not use the term “pregnant,” but it was finally decided for Lucy to be able to have a […]

No one in my immediate family had been born yet, but this is indeed a day that will live in infamy.  On this date in 1941, the Japanese attacked Pear Harbor.  I don’t plan to forget this date, and as long as I live, I will remember this date.   The attack happened on that Sunday morning at 7:55, and it […]

We go way back in history for today’s feature.  On this date in 771, Charlemagne became sole leader and ruler of the Frankish kingdom (France).  His co-ruler (brother) passed away, and although his rule was full of battle, it was also full of much achievement.  He standardized currency, scientific measures, and language (Latin). For more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlemagne http://www.history.com/topics/charlemagne http://www.themiddleages.net/people/charlemagne.html http://todayinhistory.tumblr.com/post/13779618059/december-5th-771-charlemagne-becomes-the-sole-king-of […]

I grew up watching Tic-Tac-Dough, so I was very familiar with today’s feature.  On this date in 1934, game show host Wink Martindale was born.  His birthplace was Jackson, Tennessee, and his birth name was Winston Conrad Martindale.  At the age of 17, he became a radio disc jockey, and he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1957, […]

Quite a day in science history is the subject of today’s feature.  On this date in 1982, the very first person received a permanent artificial heart.   Dr. Barney B. Clark was a Seattle dentist who suffered from congestive heart failure.  Doctors said he was too far gone to receive an actual heart transplant, so he was the logical and idea […]