Author J.D.Salinger-“Catcher In The Rye” Born This Day 1919
Author J.D. Salinger who will be known forever as the author of 1951’s “The Catcher In The Rye” was born this day in 1919. J.D. Salinger wrote other books and […]
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Lucky Strike Commercial From Yesteryear- Cigarette Advertising Banned This Day In 1971
The last cigarette commercial ran on television this day in 1971. Here is a Lucky Strike commercial. I remember my grandfather smoked Lucky Strikes. Growing up I didn’t know too […]
Cigarette Advertisements Banned From American Television This Day 1971
On this day in 1971 cigarette advertisements were banned on American television and radio. President Richard Nixon signed legislation on April 1st, 1970 that would ban ads effective at the […]
The First College Football Bowl Game- The Rose Bowl- Played This Day 1902
The first ever college football bowl game was played on this day in 1902. It was the Rose Bowl between Michigan and Stanford played in Pasadena, California. It wasn’t much […]
Immigration Through Ellis Island [Documentary}
An award winning documentary on Ellis Island. Ellis Island opened on this day 1892. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4wzVuXPznk
Ellis Island Open This Day 1892
On this day in 1892 Ellis Island opened to begin processing immigrants into the United States. On the first day three large ships with 700 immigrants passed over the docks. […]
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