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Vicksburg, Mississippi's National Military Park [GALLERY]

JayCee — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:48:58 +0000

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. I am just shy of being a ‘war buff’; what I mean is, I know a little about several wars, but not a whole lot on any particular war. Take, for [...]

Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Debbie Ray — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 06:25:10 +0000

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.'

From The 'I Never Knew That' File: WWII

JayCee — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:09:10 +0000

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

Was It 1967, 1968 or 1969? [VIDEOS]

CJ — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:01:05 +0000

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.

Was It 1985, 1986 or 1987? [VIDEOS]

CJ — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:53:11 +0000

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.

Was It 1972, 1973 or 1974

CJ — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:38:07 +0000

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.

Was It 1977, 1979 or 1981? [VIDEO]

CJ — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:31:34 +0000

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.

Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road – Not The Oldest Joke [VIDEO]

CJ — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:06:12 +0000

Why did the chicken cross the road? - is not the oldest joke known to man. This video explores why this joke has been around so long and what people think about it today. You’ll also discover that the oldest joke on record involved a woman doing something not so ladylike.

What Year Was It? [VIDEOS]

CJ — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:44:25 +0000

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.

What Year Was It? [VIDEOS]

CJ — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:19:18 +0000

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.

What Year Was It? [VIDEOS]

CJ — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 23:31:57 +0000

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.

What Year Was It? [VIDEOS]

CJ — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:39:43 +0000

What Year Was It?

These songs were on the charts:

'Human' (Human League)
'Amanda' (Boston)
'True Colors' (Cyndi Lauper)

These events were in the news:

The 'Oprah Winfrey Show' hits national TV.
Nintendo video games are introduced in the U.S.
Clint Eastwood is elected mayor of Carmel, California

What Diana Ross Song Peaked At Number One Today [VIDEO]

CJ — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:53:31 +0000

What Diana Ross song peaked at number one on this date in 1980? Upside Down

What Year Was It? [VIDEOS]

CJ — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:28:53 +0000

What year was it?

These songs were popular:

'I Can’t Go For That' (Hall & Oates)
'Centerfold' (J. Geils Band)
'Ebony And Ivory' (Paul McCartney with Stevie Wonder)

These events were taking place:

St. Louis Cardinals defeat Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 to win the World Series.
John W. Hinckley, Jr. is found not guilty because of insanity in the shooting of President Reagan.
M.R.I. diagnostic machines are introduced in Britain.

What Year Was It? [VIDEOS]

CJ — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:58:26 +0000

What year was it?

These songs were hot:

'Private Eyes' (Hall & Oates)
'Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)' (Christopher Cross)
'Endless Love' (Diana Ross & Lionel Richie)

These events were being talked about:

A first-class stamp cost 20 cents.
MRI machines are first used in Britain.
John Belushi, 33, dies of a drug overdose.

What Year Was It? [VIDEOS]

CJ — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 22:55:02 +0000

What year did all of this take place?

These songs were popular on the radio:

'Love Is Here And Now You’re Gone' (The Supremes)
'Ruby Tuesday' (The Rolling Stones)
'All You Need Is Love' (The Beatles)

These events took place:

PBS begins as a 70 station network.
The Beatles release the 'Sgt. Pepper' album.
Aretha Franklin Day is declared in Detroit.

What year was it?

Can You Guess What Year All Of This Took Place? [VIDEOS]

CJ — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:52:54 +0000

Can You Guess What Year All Of This Took Place?

These songs were popular on the radio this particular year:

'Crystal Blue Persuasion' (Tommy James & The Shondells),
'Proud Mary' (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
'Take A Letter Maria' (R.B. Greaves)

Highlights from this particular year:

Beatles' "Abbey Road," album goes #1 & stays #1 for 11 weeks.
Apollo 10 transmits the first color pictures of Earth from space.
Wal-Mart incorporates as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Vintage Postcards from Lafayette Louisiana

Debbie Ray — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:23:04 +0000

Talk about a blast from the past! Do you remember these places? Take a walk down Memory Lane, then let us know if you have any old postcards from New Iberia, Abbeville, Opelousas… The Townhouse: On Old Spanish Trail, on U.S. 90 East, this cabana-type hotel features swimming pool, luxurious restaurant, cocktail lounge [...]

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Black History Month

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:05:39 +0000

Every February, America recognizes the struggles, achievements and contributions that the African-American community has made to honor its ancestry and recognize the advancements and innovations that have shaped our lives and society. Its founding was aimed at increasing education and awareness on the subject at a time when forces actively tried to write famous figures [...]

Soldier's WWII Helmet Returned to Family After Being Lost for 66 Years [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:54:02 +0000

66 years after it was lost during D-Day, a WWII helmet will finally be returned to the soldier’s family thanks to the efforts of a collector in Minnesota. Gary Peterson purchased the helmet 10 years ago and put it on a shelf for display. But when inspecting it a week ago, he noticed the name [...]