A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. – Joseph Campbell Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in militaryContinue reading “The reason for the day off”
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Private Dancer went on sale
May 29, 1984 –Tina Turner’s big comeback album, (her fifth solo studio album,) Private Dancer, was released by Capital Records on this date. It became a worldwide commercial success, earning multi-platinum certifications, and remains her best-selling album in North America
Pulse went on sale
May 29, 1995 –Pink Floyd released their third live album, a 2-CD album, Pulse, in the U.K., on this date Pink Floyd toured in support of their recent album, The Division Bell, for eight months between March and October 1994. The album was the live, double CD document of that tour.
To Heal A Nation premiered
May 29, 1988 –The story of Jan Scruggs‘ effort to build the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, To Heal A Nation, aired on NBC TV, on this date. Although the role is credited as “Senator Bob Mathias,” the character portrayed by Laurence Luckinbill was actually a Republican member of the US House of Representatives representing California forContinue reading “To Heal A Nation premiered”
Dial ‘M’ for Murder premiered
May 29, 1954 –During the first 3-D craze of the 50s, Alfred Hitchcock releases his masterpiece, Dial ‘M’ for Murder, on this date. Warner Bros. insisted on shooting the movie in 3-D, although the craze was fading and Alfred Hitchcock was sure the movie would be released flat. Hitchcock wanted the first shot to beContinue reading “Dial ‘M’ for Murder premiered”
Remember to watch out for the oncoming traffic
Don’t forget, tomorrow starts Manhattanhenge viewing. It should be a beautiful day. (more on this tomorrow)
For a brief time, it was the tallest in the world
May 28, 1930 –The Chrysler Building, the premier Art Deco skyscraper in New York City, had it’s opening ceremony, on this date. Standing 1,047 feet (319 meters) high, it was briefly the world’s tallest building before it was overtaken by the Empire State Building in 1931. With the construction of One World Trade Center, itContinue reading “For a brief time, it was the tallest in the world”
Avalon went on sale
May 28, 1982 –Roxy Music release their eighth and final album, Avalon, on this date. Avalon was Roxy Music’s most successful studio album. It stayed at number one on the UK Albums Chart for three weeks, and stayed on the chart for over a year.
River Deep, Mountain High was released
May 28, 1966 –Ike and Tina Turner released the classic song River Deep, Mountain High, on this date. (Although this is credited to Ike and Tina Turner, Ike had no part in the recording process. Turner was paid $20,000 up front to made sure that he was not in the studio during the sessions.) ThisContinue reading “River Deep, Mountain High was released”
The Dave Thomas Comedy Show premiered
May 28, 1990 –The short-lived summer replacement, (which was actually very funny,) The Dave Thomas Comedy Show, debuts on CBS-TV, on this date. There were only five episodes produced but the show had a lot of his friends and Second City pals on the show, with each show featuring a big name guest star. TheseContinue reading “The Dave Thomas Comedy Show premiered”
