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January 31, 1958 –Explorer-I, officially Satellite 1958 Alpha (and sometimes referred to as Explorer 1), was the first Earth satellite of the United States, having been launched at 10:48 pm EST on this date, as part of the United States program for the International Geophysical Year. The satellite was launched from LC-26 at Cape CanaveralContinue reading “The First US Satellite”

January 31, 1999 – Seth MacFarlane’s Family Guy premiered on Fox, on this date. This is the most watched episode of the all the episodes from all the series. It is estimated that 22,000,000 Americans saw this when it was originally broadcast in 1999, (it aired immediately after Super Bowl XXXIII.)

January 31, 1988 – Everyone went back to the late 60s and early 70s when The Wonder Years, starring Fred Savage, Danica McKellar and Josh Saviano premiered on ABC-TV on this date. Arye Gross performed the narration for the pilot when it originally aired. However, Arye’s narration was later removed and replaced with Daniel Stern’sContinue reading “The Wonder Years premiered”

January 31, 1970 –Led Zeppelin’s single, Whole Lotta Love reaches #4 in the US, on this date,the highest any of their songs will ever chart on the Hot 100. Most of their songs, including Stairway To Heaven, were not released as singles. Jimmy Page served as Led Zeppelin’s producer, and on this song, he letContinue reading “Whole Lotta Love charted”

Today is the birthday of the god of stone. ACME Construction would like to wish everyone a lucky and prosperous Lunar New Year. On this day, it is forbidden to move any stone, including stone roller, stone mill and stone mortar, so this day is also known as “Shi Bu Dong”(meaning do not move anyContinue reading “If I’m not mistaken, it’s the 10th day”

January 30, 1889 –World War I really started on this date. The bodies of Archduke Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, syphilitic, depressive, whore mongering heir to the Austro-Hungarian crown, and his air headed 17 year old mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera, were discovered in the Imperial hunting lodge at Mayerling in the Vienna Woods on thisContinue reading “Bunkies, your history teachers lied to you once again –”

January 30, 1931 –Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights (A Comedy Romance in Pantomime) premiered at Los Angeles Theater on this date. The episodic film includes a complete musical soundtrack and various sound effects – but no speech or dialogue. Charles Chaplin invited Albert Einstein and his wife Elsa to join him at the Los Angeles premiereContinue reading “City Lights premiered”

January 30, 1961 –Patsy Cline released the single for her hit, I Fall To Pieces, on this date. Written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard, this was arguably the first pure country single to cross over to the pop charts. It also established Patsy Cline’s sophisticated weepy style.

January 30, 1969 – At a free concert at their Apple corporate headquarters in London, The Beatles made their last-ever public appearance as a group on this date. The performance, filmed for the documentary Let It Be, was eventually halted when police arrived after neighbors complained about the racket. (Once again, I strongly encourage youContinue reading “The Beatles played in public for the last time”

Today is the Ninth day of the Lunar New Year. It is the Birthday of Jade Emperor, King of Heaven. The Jade Emperor is also known as the Yù Huáng or Yù Dì, the Ruler of all Heavens (of which the Chinese have over 30), Earth and the Underworld/ Hell, Creator of the Universe, laterContinue reading “He’s got a lot on his plate”