AUGUST 26th - BACK IN THE DAY - 107 years ago . . . In 1907, HARRY HOUDINI jumped off a bridge over the San Francisco Bay with his hands tied to a 75-pound ball-and chain. He swam to the surface in less than two minutes . . . minus said attachments. It was a trick, ya know. 94 years ago . . . In 1920, the 19th Amendment, GUARANTEEING AMERICAN WOMEN THE RIGHT TO VOTE, was declared in effect. 68 years ago . . . In 1946, NORMA JEAN BAKER signed a contract with 20th Century Fox. She soon changed her first name to Marilyn after dancer Marilyn Miller . . . and her last name to her mothers maiden name, Monroe. She used to have relations with JFK and RFK, ya know. 61 years ago . . . In 1953, the CLASSIC sci-fi movie THE WAR OF THE WORLDS . . . not the Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg version . . . was released. 46 years ago . . . In 1968, the BEATLES released HEY JUDE. The song was #1 for NINE weeks . . . longer than any of the bands other hits. The song was written by PAUL, for JOHNS 5-year-old son JULIAN . . . to help him through his parents divorce. John was in the process of leaving Julians mom Cynthia for YOKO ONO. 44 years ago . . . In 1970, JIMI HENDRIX made his last public appearance, at Englands Isle of Wight Pop Festival. He shared top billing with BOB DYLAN, JONI MITCHELL, and RICHIE HAVENS. Jimi would die less than a month later. The dragon dont chase itself!
Posted on: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 11:21:40 +0000
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