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U.S. Navy veteran who served in the fleet on both coasts. Golden Shellback aboard USS America CV-66 and USS Dixie AD-14. Never married, engaged to Mary Juana. Reside in rural Colorado, born in Wrigleyville, Chicago,IL. Politically Independent and Anti-MAGA
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National Baseball HOF (91) Principal owner of 3 MLB teams, credited with integrating the American League in 1947. W.S. champion 1948. His dad was president of the Chicago Cubs, whose decision was to plant ivy on the walls of Wrigley Field in 1937. “Wild Bill” Veeck- born Feb. 9, 1914 in Chicago, IL.
February 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
National Baseball HOF (91) Principal owner of 3 MLB teams, credited with integrating the American League in 1947. W.S. champion 1948. His dad was president of the Chicago Cubs, whose decision was to plant ivy on the walls of Wrigley Field in 1937. “Wild Bill” Veeck- born Feb. 9, 1914 in Chicago, IL.
February 8, 1915- the first American 12-reel film ever made; D.W. Griffith’s silent film “The Birth of a Nation” premieres in Los Angeles, CA. The film had a $100,000 budget, with a Box Office score of more than $100 million. To this day, one of the most financially successful films of all time.
February 9, 2025 at 3:07 AM
February 8, 1915- the first American 12-reel film ever made; D.W. Griffith’s silent film “The Birth of a Nation” premieres in Los Angeles, CA. The film had a $100,000 budget, with a Box Office score of more than $100 million. To this day, one of the most financially successful films of all time.
Award-winning novelist and attorney who is best known for his bestselling legal thrillers. He has written 37 consecutive number one fiction bestsellers, selling more than 325 million copies worldwide during his career. John Grisham- born February 8, 1955 in Jonesboro, Arkansas
February 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Award-winning novelist and attorney who is best known for his bestselling legal thrillers. He has written 37 consecutive number one fiction bestsellers, selling more than 325 million copies worldwide during his career. John Grisham- born February 8, 1955 in Jonesboro, Arkansas
He is arguably the greatest film score composer of all time, composing 9 out of the top 25 highest-grossing films at the U.S. box office. Winner of 26 Grammy Awards. 5 Oscars, 54 nominations, including one at age 91 (oldest person any category) John Williams- born Feb 8,1932 in Flushing, Queens, NYC
February 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
He is arguably the greatest film score composer of all time, composing 9 out of the top 25 highest-grossing films at the U.S. box office. Winner of 26 Grammy Awards. 5 Oscars, 54 nominations, including one at age 91 (oldest person any category) John Williams- born Feb 8,1932 in Flushing, Queens, NYC
Actual accident photograph of the James Dean death
February 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Actual accident photograph of the James Dean death
First actor to be nominated posthumously for Best Actor Academy Award for his performance in East of Eden. American cultural icon, despite his short five year career. He was killed driving his 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, he named “little bastard” James Dean- born February 8, 1931 in Marion, Indiana
February 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
First actor to be nominated posthumously for Best Actor Academy Award for his performance in East of Eden. American cultural icon, despite his short five year career. He was killed driving his 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, he named “little bastard” James Dean- born February 8, 1931 in Marion, Indiana
Award-winning actor, proficient in both dramatic and comedic roles. The Guardian newspaper said of him: “he’s the most successful tragi-comedian of his age” U.S. Navy decorated combat officer during WWII. Ensign Jack Lemmon- born Feb 8, 1925 at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts
February 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Award-winning actor, proficient in both dramatic and comedic roles. The Guardian newspaper said of him: “he’s the most successful tragi-comedian of his age” U.S. Navy decorated combat officer during WWII. Ensign Jack Lemmon- born Feb 8, 1925 at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts
Known as the “father of science fiction” Writer whose novels have a wide influence on both literary & scientific works. Ray Bradbury said of Verne: “We are all, in one way or another, the children of Jules Verne” Jules Verne- born February 8, 1828 on lIe Feydeau island, Loire River, Nantes, France
February 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Known as the “father of science fiction” Writer whose novels have a wide influence on both literary & scientific works. Ray Bradbury said of Verne: “We are all, in one way or another, the children of Jules Verne” Jules Verne- born February 8, 1828 on lIe Feydeau island, Loire River, Nantes, France
February 7, 1976- Director Martin Scorsese’ epic film “Taxi Driver” starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster and Joe Pesci, premieres in New York City on this date. Palme d’Or Award 1976
February 8, 2025 at 2:55 AM
February 7, 1976- Director Martin Scorsese’ epic film “Taxi Driver” starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster and Joe Pesci, premieres in New York City on this date. Palme d’Or Award 1976
February 7, 1971- Royal Albert Hall concert hall in London, United Kingdom, cancels an upcoming concert featuring Frank Zappa, due to concerns regarding indecent lyrics
February 8, 2025 at 2:31 AM
February 7, 1971- Royal Albert Hall concert hall in London, United Kingdom, cancels an upcoming concert featuring Frank Zappa, due to concerns regarding indecent lyrics
February 7, 1965- Diana Ross and The Supremes release their hit single “Stop in the Name of Love” on Motown Records on this date
February 8, 2025 at 2:18 AM
February 7, 1965- Diana Ross and The Supremes release their hit single “Stop in the Name of Love” on Motown Records on this date
February 7, 1960- Boston Celtics superstar center Bill Russell becomes the first NBA player to tally 50 (51) rebounds in a game
February 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
February 7, 1960- Boston Celtics superstar center Bill Russell becomes the first NBA player to tally 50 (51) rebounds in a game
Award-winning actor of film and television. For his role as attorney Alan Shore in the ABC-TV series The Practice, and its spinoff series Boston Legal, he earned three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. James Spader- born February 7, 1960 in Boston, Massachusetts
February 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Award-winning actor of film and television. For his role as attorney Alan Shore in the ABC-TV series The Practice, and its spinoff series Boston Legal, he earned three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. James Spader- born February 7, 1960 in Boston, Massachusetts
United States Senator (D) Wisconsin, serving in office for 24 years. He is the founder & owner of the Kohl department store chain. In 1985, he purchased the Milwaukee Bucks NBA team, doing so to prevent the team from relocating. U.S. Army veteran, Herb Kohl- born Feb 7, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
United States Senator (D) Wisconsin, serving in office for 24 years. He is the founder & owner of the Kohl department store chain. In 1985, he purchased the Milwaukee Bucks NBA team, doing so to prevent the team from relocating. U.S. Army veteran, Herb Kohl- born Feb 7, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
U.S. Army corporal who served as an infantry medic during WWII. He was a conscientious objector who refused to carry a gun, & the Army’s 1st to receive the Medal of Honor. Also awarded 2 Bronze Stars, and 3 Purple Hearts during his service. Desmond Doss- born February 7, 1919 in Lynchburg, Virginia
February 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
U.S. Army corporal who served as an infantry medic during WWII. He was a conscientious objector who refused to carry a gun, & the Army’s 1st to receive the Medal of Honor. Also awarded 2 Bronze Stars, and 3 Purple Hearts during his service. Desmond Doss- born February 7, 1919 in Lynchburg, Virginia
He is widely regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, a literary genius. He is known for creating some of the best-known fictional characters of all time. Novelist Charles Dickens- born February 7, 1867 at 1 Mile Terrace, Landport, Portsea Island, Hampshire, United Kingdom
February 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
He is widely regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, a literary genius. He is known for creating some of the best-known fictional characters of all time. Novelist Charles Dickens- born February 7, 1867 at 1 Mile Terrace, Landport, Portsea Island, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Inventor, blacksmith & businessman who founded the agricultural equipment company Deere & Company, in Vermont, moving the company to Moline, IL in 1836. The company would go on to become the largest manufacturer of agricultural equipment in the world. John Deere- born February 7, 1804 in Rutland, VT
February 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Inventor, blacksmith & businessman who founded the agricultural equipment company Deere & Company, in Vermont, moving the company to Moline, IL in 1836. The company would go on to become the largest manufacturer of agricultural equipment in the world. John Deere- born February 7, 1804 in Rutland, VT
February 7, 1940- Walt Disney’s second feature film “Pinocchio” premieres in New York City on this date
February 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
February 7, 1940- Walt Disney’s second feature film “Pinocchio” premieres in New York City on this date
February 6, 1937- Nobel Laureate author John Steinbeck’s novella “Of Mice and Men” is published on this date. The book is about friendship and loneliness. It also talks about the American dream: the hope that in America, anyone can become rich and famous if they work hard.
February 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
February 6, 1937- Nobel Laureate author John Steinbeck’s novella “Of Mice and Men” is published on this date. The book is about friendship and loneliness. It also talks about the American dream: the hope that in America, anyone can become rich and famous if they work hard.