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A signature always reveals a man’s character –

and sometimes even his name The Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (WIMA) established today as National Handwriting Day back in 1977, in order to celebrate John Hancock’s birthday (who was born on January 12th, so go figure,) one of our Founding Fathers, as well as the first signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Most peopleContinue reading “A signature always reveals a man’s character –”

Bunkies, don’t try this at home

January 23, 2003 –The pilot episode of Mythbusters premiered on The Discovery Channel on this date. Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage are known for not being friends off-set. Savage has admitted this freely, but stresses that the two of them got along well enough professionally (it was Jamie Hyneman who recommended Adam Savage as co-hostContinue reading “Bunkies, don’t try this at home”

When you’re alone and life is making you lonely

January 23, 1965 –Petula Clark’s song Downtown, hit No. #1 on the Billboard Charts on this date. This was Petula Clark’s first hit in the US, which was slow to discover her talents. In the UK, she was a star as a singer and as a television performer, where she was a regular on theContinue reading “When you’re alone and life is making you lonely”

Wings Over America topped the charts

January 22, 1977 –Wings‘ triple live album Wings Over America, recorded during the American leg of the band’s 1975–76 Wings Over the World tour, hits #1 on the Billboard Charts, in the US, on this date. Wings over America provided the total Paul McCartney experience. It showcased the full range of his musical skills asContinue reading “Wings Over America topped the charts”

Mad Dogs and Englishman premiered

January 22, 1971 –MGM held a special screening of the documentary of Joe Cocker’s 1970 US tour, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, on this date. The film was released later that March in the US. Joe Cocker found himself in the unusual position of having no band and several concert dates to play when his groupContinue reading “Mad Dogs and Englishman premiered”

Look that up in your Funk & Wagnalls!

January 22, 1968 –The comedy show Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In, hosted by Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, first aired on it’s regularly scheduled night on NBC, on this date. One of the trademarks of the series was the fast cutting that happened in between videotaped segments. Blackouts, one-liners and sketches were edited together in suchContinue reading “Look that up in your Funk & Wagnalls!”