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Flag Day – Born In The Heartland Of America
Read who is credited with starting the annual holiday, who is believed to have designed the flag (contrary to popular opinion) and when it became an official holiday.
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Vicksburg, Mississippi’s National Military Park [GALLERY]
A recent trip afforded us the opportunity to visit Vicksburg, Mississippi's National Military Park, which memorializes the battles and soldiers of the Civil War.
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Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In his most famous speech, at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Dr. King delivered an address he called 'The American Dream.'
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From The ‘I Never Knew That’ File: WWII
Did you know that 5 different attacks on United States soil occurred during World War II (other than Pearl Harbor, of course)? I didn't, either.
The History Channel's website lists the 5 event, with general details, in a post entitled "5
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Was It 1967, 1968 or 1969? [VIDEOS]
WHAT YEAR WAS IT
These songs were on the radio:
- 'Good Morning Starshine' (Oliver)
- 'Everyday People' (Sly & The Family Stone)
- 'Come Together' (The Beatles)
These events were shaping the world:
- “Easy Rider” opens in theaters.
- “The Godfather” by Mario Puzo is released in print.
- Vince Lombardi (Redskins) coaches his last football game, losing.
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Was It 1985, 1986 or 1987? [VIDEOS]
WHAT YEAR WAS IT?
These songs were on the radio:
- 'St. Elmo’s Fire' (John Parr)
- 'Saving All My Love For You' (Whitney Houston)
- 'Part-Time Lover' (Stevie Wonder)
These events were shaping the world:
- The cost of a dozen eggs: 96 cents.
- Lee Iacocca’s 'Iacocca: An Autobiography ' is on the best-selling list for 62 consecutive weeks.
- Three months after a new version of Coke is launched, the Coca-Cola Co. announces it was going to continue producing the original, 99-year-old formula soft drink.
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Was It 1972, 1973 or 1974
WHAT YEAR WAS IT
These songs were popular:
- 'Loves Me Like A Rock' (Paul Simon)
- 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown' (Jim Croce)
- 'Midnight Train To Georgia' (Gladys Knight & The Pips)
These events were current:
- Skylab, the first American space station, is launched.
- The Watergate trial begins in Washington, D.C.
- President Nixon signs the Endangered Species Act into law.
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Was It 1977, 1979 or 1981? [VIDEO]
WHAT YEAR WAS IT
These songs were popular:
- 'Heart Of Glass' (Blondie)
- 'Sad Eyes' (Robert John)
- 'Babe' (Styx)
These events were making headlines:
- Congress approves the creation of the Department of Education.
- A nuclear power plant accident occurs at Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania, releasing radiation.
- 43 million watch "Elvis!" on ABC.
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Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road – Not The Oldest Joke [VIDEO]
Why did the chicken cross the road? - is not the oldest joke known to man.
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What Year Was It? [VIDEOS]
What Year Was It
Radio stations were playing these song:
- 'Blinded By The Light' (Manfred Mann’s Earth Band)
- 'Hotel California' (Eagles)
- 'I Wish' (Stevie Wonder)
These events were making headlines:
- Fleetwood Mac’s Grammy-winning album “Rumours” is released.
- The space shuttle Enterprise test vehicle goes on its maiden “flight” while sitting on top of a Boeing 747, at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
- The Atari 2600 game system is released.
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What Year Was It? [VIDEOS]
What Year Was It?
These songs were topping the charts:
- 'Jack & Diane' (John Cougar)
- 'Who Can it Be Now?' (Men At Work)
- 'Up Where We Belong' (Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes)
These events were shaping the world:
- M.R.I. diagnostic machines are introduced in Britain.
- John Belushi, 33, dies of a drug overdose.
- Michael Jackson releases his “Thriller” album.
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What Year Was It? [VIDEOS]
WHAT YEAR WAS IT?
These songs were on the radio:
- 'We Can Work It Out' (The Beatles)
- 'Summer In The City' (The Lovin’ Spoonful)
- 'You Keep Me Hangin’ On' (The Supremes)
These events were shaping the world:
- 'Star Trek' is launched. It will become one of the few series to be more popular in syndication that in its network run.
- LSD is pulled off the market by its manufacturer after being banned by the government in response to controversy over the hallucinogen’s recreational uses.
- Wilt Chamberlain breaks the NBA career scoring record at 20,884 points.