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A heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others. While you’re drinking your Valentine’s Day cocktail alone, opine upon this – When Rome was first founded, wild and bloodthirsty wolves roamed the woods around the city. They often attacked, mauled, and even devoured Roman citizensContinue reading “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.”

February 13, 1959 –Barbara Millicent Roberts, noted American Idol contestant, Ballerina, Fashion model, Movie producer, Movie star, Rock star, Radio City Music Hall Rockette, Aerobics instructor, Olympic gymnast, Olympic figure skater, Tennis star, WNBA basketball player, Dentist, Medical doctor, Nurse, Pediatrician, Surgeon, Veterinarian, United States Army officer, United States President, UNICEF Summit diplomat, Ambassador forContinue reading “The most accomplished woman you know”

February 13, 1932 –The Our Gang short, Free Eats premiered on this date. This marked the introduction of George “Spanky” McFarland to the Our Gang comedies. Spanky McFarland’s career lasted a decade, approximately, as his career at Our Gang concluded in 1942 short, Unexpected Riches.

February 13, 1972 – Bob Fosse’s film version of the musical Cabaret, starring Liza Minnelli, Michael York and Joel Grey premiered on this date. The character of Sally Bowles was based on Jean Ross, an aspiring actress, singer, and writer who had an abortion while working as a cabaret singer in Weimar Berlin. Ross wasContinue reading “Leave your troubles outside!”

Today is World Radio Day. World Radio Day raises awareness about the importance of radio and strengthens networking among broadcasters and listeners. Now in its 13 year, the celebration is bigger than ever. This year’s theme, “Radio and Artificial Intelligence (AI),” emphasizes how AI can be used ethically to strengthen trust and innovation. Created byContinue reading “No static at all”

February 13, 2004 –Astronomers announced the discovery of the largest “diamond” in the universe on this date. The diamond was actually a white dwarf star which was found to be very similar in composition to a diamond. It was nicknamed “Lucy” after the Beatles‘ hit Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.

February 12, 1970 –The BBC program Top of the Pops aired a performance clip of John Lennon’s single Instant Karma! on this date, which was taped just the day before. John Lennon wrote and recorded this song in one day, which was either January 26 or 27, 1970, depending on the source. It was unusualContinue reading “You gonna break your body, darling”

February 12, 1924 –102 years ago today, George Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue premiered at Carnegie Hall in New York on this date. It has become one of the most popular American concert works.

February 12, 1943 –Much of the cast of Citizen Kane/ The Magnificent Ambersons was reunited for the Action/ Thriller, Journey Into Fear, directed by Norman Foster and starring Joseph Cotten, Dolores del Rio, Ruth Warrick, Agnes Moorehead, and Orson Welles, opened in NYC on this date. When production on Journey Into Fear began, co-stars OrsonContinue reading “Journey into Fear premiered”

February 12, 1940 –Superman appeared on a radio station (a Mutual Radio station WOR in New York City) for the first time, the first time in a non-print medium. It was the debut of the radio show called The Adventures of Superman and the episode was called The Baby From Krypton. We don’t get toContinue reading “Look up in the sky!”