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February 14, 1963 –Twentieth Century Fox releases the sci-fi film The Day Mars Invaded Earth, directed by Maury Dexter and starring Kent Taylor and Marie Windsor, to U.S. theaters on this date. Filmed at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, California. Two years after this film was made, The City of Beverly Hills purchased the mansionContinue reading “The Day Mars Invaded Earth premiered”

February 14, 1970 –Sly & the Family Stone’s song Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) and it’s ‘double A-side‘ Everybody Is a Star hit no. #1 on the Billboard charts at the same time on this date. Sly Stone wrote this because he was upset that people were not listening to the messages inContinue reading “Lookin’ at the devil …”

February 14, 1972 –Starting on this date, The Mike Douglas Show broadcast a full week, five shows, with co-hosts John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Mike Douglas described the experience this way: “It was probably the most memorable week I did in all my 20-something years on air.” Although it wasn’t all fun and games, twoContinue reading “When John Lennon hung out with Mike Douglas”

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”