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January 1, 1892

Today In History

Ellis Island becomes reception center for new immigrants

Ellis Island, in Upper New York Bay, was the gateway for over 12 million immigrants to the United States as the nation's busiest immigrant inspection station from 1892 until 1954.

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CLASSIC IMAGE: Johnny Carson and Doc Severson
The Highlights of the 1974 World Series - Oakland As vs the Dodgers
Enos Slaughter's Mad Dash wins the 1946 World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals vs Boston Red Sox in the 8th Inning of Game 7
Song of the Day
Righteous Brothers | Unchained Melody
Pink Floyd Live Footage 1970s
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On our way .... The Friendly skies

Which wedding would you like to have been invited to?

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Which show won Best Choreographer in 1955?

  • Max Liebman Spectaculars
  • Texaco Star Theatre
  • The Jackie Gleason Show
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Where did I grow up ?

Ted Williams was born in San Diego, California, in 1918

In 1961, Martha Stewart was selected as one of Glamour magazine’s "Ten Best-Dressed College Girls."

The Bank of Vernal, in Vernal, Utah is the only bank in the world that was built from bricks sent through the mail.? Way back in 1919 the builders realized that it was cheaper to send the bricks through the United States Postal System (seven bricks to a package) than to have them shipped commercially from Salt Lake City.

Beauties!!!

Angie Dickinson

Audrey Hepburn

Cybill Shepherd

Debbie Reynolds

Sophia Loren

Angie Dickinson

Audrey Hepburn

Cybill Shepherd

Debbie Reynolds

Sophia Loren

TV Show of the Day
The Burns and Allen TV Show (The Pilot)
Jack Nicholson's dozen Academy Award nominations make him the most nominated male actor in the Academy's history
In the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, on October 16th Tommie Smith & John Carlos of the US exhibited the black power salute as a personal statement
Interview of the Day
Olivia de Havilland, Shelley Winters, Eva Marie Saint, Interview with Oscar Ladies
Memories of 1971 ? .... Where Were You ?

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Red Badge of Courage

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

Chicago Sports Images

Doug Flutie - Chicago Bears

Frank Thomas - White Sox

Ernie Banks - Cubs

William "Fridge" Perry - Bears

Holy Cow it's Harry Caray

Doug Flutie - Chicago Bears

Frank Thomas - White Sox

Ernie Banks - Cubs

William "Fridge" Perry - Bears

Holy Cow it's Harry Caray

Collectible Editions

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In Disney's Fantasia, the Sorcerer name is Yensid which is Disney backwards.

For the Year 1906 | There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.

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