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February 26, 1932

Today In History

Johnny Cash is born today

John R. 'Johnny' Cash although primarily remembered as a country music icon, his genre-spanning songs and sound embraced rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal won Cash the rare honor of multiple inductions in the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. His best-known songs include I Walk the Line, Folsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire, Get Rhythm and Man in Black. He also recorded humorous numbers like One Piece at a Time and A Boy Named Sue; a duet with his future wife, June Carter, called Jackson, followed by many further duets after their marriage and railroad songs including Hey, Porter, Orange Blossom Special and Rock Island Line. During the last stage of his career, Cash covered songs by several late 20th century rock artists, notably Hurt by Nine Inch Nails and Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode.

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early motor car
A compilation of some Barry Sanders' collegiate highlights at Oklahoma State University
‘Fernandomania’ - In 1981 Fernando Valenzuela was the rage of America coast to coast
Fernando Valenzuela played in the Mexican League in the mid 1970s and caught the eye on several major league scouts. The Los Angeles Dodgers bought out his contract for $ 120,000. in 1979. He played briefly in the minor leagues that summer, and then excelled in the Texas League in 1980, before being promoted to the big league club towards the end of the season. In 10 relief pitching appearances, he pitched 18 shutout innings, winning two games and saving one. In 1981, he was named the Dodgers Opening Day starting pitcher only after Jerry Reuss was injured 24 hours before his scheduled start and Burt Hooten was not ready to pitch. Valenzuela shut out the Houston Astros 2-0 and immediately became the rage of southern California and baseball fans nationwide. ‘Fernandomania’ swept the country as huge standing room only crowds witnessed every start he made. He became an instant media icon with his flamboyant pitching style. Fernando started the season 8–0 with five shutouts and an ERA of 0.50. He led the Dodgers to the World Series title over the Yankees, and became the first and only player ever to win the Rookie of the Year Award and the Cy Young Award in the same season.
Song of the Day
James Taylor | Fire and Rain
Shirley Maclaine Wins Best Actress Motion Picture Drama - Golden Globes 1984
Explore America
A St. Pats Day in South Boston

If you could attend one game | who do you want to see play?

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Who won Best Supporting Actor in 1960?

  • Peter Falk - Murder, Inc.
  • Sal Mineo - Exodus
  • Peter Ustinov - Spartacus
  • Chill Wills - The Alamo
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What movie is this scene from?

Guys and Dolls

Before settling on the Seven Dwarfs we know today, Disney also considered Chesty, Tubby, Burpy, Deafy, Hickey, Wheezy, and Awful.

Who the two main actors in ‘The Sting’ are? Paul Newman and Robert Redford

Angie Dickinson

TV Show of the Day
Gene Rayburn hosts the Match Game | Pilot episode 1962
Bee Gees - You Should Be Dancing
Bob Cousy - The Houdini of the hardwood
Interview of the Day
Barbra Streisand - CBS SUNDAY MORNING INTERVIEW
John Glenn Hero - from Episode 5 of our Discovery Channel series "Rocket Science" - John Glenn's remarkable day in space.
John Glenn flew 59 combat missions in the South Pacific during World War II, and flew 63 missions during the Korean conflict. He received many decorations, including the Distinguished Flying Cross six times. After the Korean conflict, Glenn joined the Naval Air Test Center's staff of expert flyers and served as a test pilot for Naval and Marine aircraft, including the FJ3, the F7U Cutlass, and the F8U Crusader. One of Glenn's most notable accomplishments was when he set the speed record for flying from Los Angeles to New York in three hours and 23 minutes in 1957. His experience and skill made him a logical candidate for the astronaut corps being formed in 1958. In 1959, NASA selected him as one of the first seven astronauts in the U.S. space program, and on February 20, 1962, atop an Atlas rocket, he rode into space and piloted the Friendship 7 spacecraft around the globe three times, becoming the first American to orbit the earth.

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What is the character name of the woman in this TV show ?

Wrangler Jane

American Moments

Indy 500 race

Westminster Dog Show

Boston Marathon

Movie Premiers in LA

Super Bowl Sunday

Indy 500 race

Westminster Dog Show

Boston Marathon

Movie Premiers in LA

Super Bowl Sunday

Classic Baseball Images

Red Sox vs Yankees in 1949

Cardinals vs Yankees in the 1964 World Series

Bob Gibson - 1967 World Series

Players bring the flag on to the field before the 1932 World Series

The Detroit Tigers before the 1935 World Series

Red Sox vs Yankees in 1949

Cardinals vs Yankees in the 1964 World Series

Bob Gibson - 1967 World Series

Players bring the flag on to the field before the 1932 World Series

The Detroit Tigers before the 1935 World Series

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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In 1881, I founded the Tuskegee Institute, I also consulted several US Presidents, who am I ?

Booker T. Washington

Which is the only American state to begin with the letter 'p'?  Pennsylvania.

A lump of pure gold the size of a matchbox can be flattened into a sheet the size of a tennis court.

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