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April 2, 1970

Today In History

The Movie Patton starring George C. Scott premiers

Patton 1970 "Patton" tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II. His battlefield genius garners him fear and respect from the Germans, and resentment and misunderstanding from the Allies. A military historian and poet, he believes he was a warrior in many past lives, and that he is destined for something great during this life, but his stubbornness and controversial methods nearly prevent the fulfillment of that destiny. Side plots also speak of Patton's numerous faults such his temper and habit towards insubordination. Faults which would, eventually, lead to his being relieved as Occupation Commander of Germany. Starring roles are played by George C. Scott and Carl Malden. George C. Scott won and turned down a Best Actor Academy Award for his portrayal of the brilliant, no-nonsense WWII general in director The film won six other Oscars, including Best Picture.

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Walter Cronkite's very first "CBS Evening News" telecast from 1963!!
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What program won Best Variety Show in 1954?

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Who is the actor on the right side of this picture ?

Burt Lancaster in the movie Field of Dreams

Name the largest freshwater lake in the world?  Lake Superior.

33 million Hershey Kisses are made each day.

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TV Show of the Day
Sea Hunt Season 1 Episode 1 - 60 Feet Below
Harry Chapin performs the song TAXI
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Interview of the Day
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Sand Pebbles - starring Steve McQueen

Moments in American History

JFK is assassinated in Dallas, Texas

Lee Harvey Oswald is arrested

JFK Funeral in Washington, DC

JFK Funeral in Washington, DC

JFK Jr. Salutes

JFK is assassinated in Dallas, Texas

Lee Harvey Oswald is arrested

JFK Funeral in Washington, DC

JFK Funeral in Washington, DC

JFK Jr. Salutes

Classic Sports Images

Ali - Frazier

Bobby Thomson's Home Run

Bill Russell

Bucky Dent's famous Home Run in 1978

Joe DiMaggio Homers to keep his streak alive in 1941

Ali - Frazier

Bobby Thomson's Home Run

Bill Russell

Bucky Dent's famous Home Run in 1978

Joe DiMaggio Homers to keep his streak alive in 1941

Collectible Editions

You have a choice of three versions of our collectible edition to select from. 52-pages, 100-pages (special oversized edition) and our 104-page version (hard cover). Enjoy your stroll down memory lane!



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What movie is this scene from?

The Candidate

Lyme disease is named after the town of Lyme, Connecticut, where several cases were identified in 1975.

The reason firehouses have circular stairways is from the days of yore when the engines were pulled by horses. The horses were stabled on the ground floor and figured out how to walk up straight staircases.

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