April 2, 2011 Fools rush OUT just as quickly. It's April 2nd. On this day in 1513, Juan Ponce de Leon named Florida. Yeah, but what did he name it? In 1902, the first full-time movie theatre opened in Los Angeles. Popcorn was only $12.75 a bucket back then; those were the days. And 2 years ago today, the #1 song was...
I can't imagine what it's like to be born on April 1st. Will your friends and family remember your birthday or will they prank you into thinking they don't know it's your birthday? It has to be frustrating
April 1, 2011 It is April Fool's Day. Do people still use the old untied-shoe-laces gag? I always fell for that when I was a kid. Anyway, on this day in 1891, the Wrigley Company was founded in Chicago. There's something to chew on. In 1954, President Eisenhower authorized the creation of the United States Air Force Academy. Off we go into the wild blue yonder. And 1 year ago, the #1 song was...
April 1, 2011 Mel McDaniel passed away last night after a battle with cancer. Grand Ole Opry member McDaniel was nominated for a Grammy with his chart-topping hit 'Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On' in 1985. Other hits include; number one 'Louisiana Saturday Night', 'Big Ole Brew', and 'Stand Up'
March 31, 2011 On this day in 1889, the Eiffel Tower officially opened. Fittingly, in 1906, the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) was established to set rules for American college sports. In 1918, Daylight Savings Time went into effect for the first time. And 31 years ago today, the #1 song was...
