1897: This pioneer was was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Amelia Earhart
1974: This film, based on the novel by Brian Garfield, directed by Michael Winner and starring Charles Bronson is released in the US
"Death Wish"
1975: Giorgio Armani and Sergio Galeotti found Giorgio Armani S.p.A. in this Italian city
Milan
Once upon a time you dressed so fine
Threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you?
......
People call say 'beware doll, you're bound to fall'
1967: This English band sign a petition in Times to legalize marijuana
The Beatles
1957: When you walk into the room don't tell me what to do! Name this female American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress
Pam Tillis
1952: This American Western film directed by Fred Zinnemann, starring Gary Cooper and Thomas Mitchell, is released
"High Noon"
1969: This American spaceflight that first landed humans on the moon returns to Earth
Apollo 11
I needed the shelter of someone's arms
And there you were
........
I needed someone to understand my ups and downs
And there you were
1982: This top single by Survivor from "Rocky III" soundtrack starts 6-week run at #1 on US charts (Grammy for Best Rock Performance)
"Eye Of The Tiger"
1951: This former Miss World USA is best known as the star of the live-action television series Wonder Woman, in the role of Diana Prince / Wonder Woman.
Lynda Carter
1998: This film directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks, Edward Burns and Matt Damon, is released (Academy Awards Best Director 1999)
"Saving Private Ryan"
1956 - A patent for an oral form of this antibiotic was granted to Ernst Brandl and Hans Margreiter
Penicillin
On a day like today
We passed the time away
........
Writing love letters in the sand
1964: This American R&B and soul singer records "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You." Written by the Motown team of Holland-Dozier-Holland, the title comes from one of Jackie Gleason's catch phrases.
Marvin Gaye
1936: This funny gal is best known for her performances on the comedy-variety show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from 1968 to 1973, for which she won a Golden Globe Award and received five Emmy nominations
Ruth Buzzi
1961: This American newscaster becomes news anchor of NBC's "Today Show"
Edwin Newman
1758: This US President was elected to Virginia House of Burgesses representing Frederick County
George Washington
Oh, Bernadine
Oh, oh, oh, Bernadine
I can tell by the dimple on your chin
.......
You're in beautiful shape for the shape you're in
1957: This American actor/singer/songwriter makes his acting debut in the musical comedy Bernardine. The movie also features his hit songs "Love Letters In The Sand" and "Bernardine."
Pat Boone
1947: This actor came to prominence around 1980, co-starring in the two-season domestic sitcom Angie, and playing the central role of pilot Ted Striker in the hit spoof film "Airplane!" and its sequel
Robert Hays
1965: John Kander and Fred Ebb's musical "F___, t__ R___ M_____", Their first collaboration stars Liza Minnelli (19) in her Broadway debut, closes at Alvin Theater, NYC, after 87 performances and a Tony Award for Liza
"Flora, the Red Menace"
1847: B____ Y_____ and his Mormon followers arrive at Salt Lake City, Utah
Brigham Young
Three coins in the fountain
Each one seeking happiness
......
Thrown by three hopeful lovers
Which one will the fountain bless
1956: Ten years to the day after their act began, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis break up their wildly popular musical-comedy act after a farewell show at this New York nightclub
Copacabana