September 4, 1886 –Geronimo was a prominent Native American leader of the Chiricahua Apache who warred against the encroachment of the United States on his tribal lands and people for over 25 years. While outnumbered, Geronimo fought against both Mexican and United States troops and became famous for his daring exploits and numerous escapes fromContinue reading “They may kill you after reading this”
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It’s a day you’ll always remember
The Temptations sang, It was the 3rd of September, that day I’ll always remember in their song Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone. This was written by the Motown songwriters Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield, and produced by Whitfield. It was first recorded by The Undisputed Truth, but Whitfield also had The Temptations record it, withContinue reading “It’s a day you’ll always remember”
A TV system was demonstrated for the first time in the US
September 3, 1928 –In San Francisco, Philo Farnsworth demonstrates a television system featuring his Image Dissector camera tube to the press for the first time. The system delivered 20 pictures per second, enough to convince the eye it was looking at motion rather than a series of stills. The San Francisco Chronicle lauded the achievementContinue reading “A TV system was demonstrated for the first time in the US”
The Trouble With Girls premiered
September 3, 1969 – One of Elvis‘ last film appearance, The Trouble With Girls, starring Elvis Presley, Marlyn Mason, Sheree North, Edward Andrews, Vincent Price, John Carradine, Dabney Coleman, and Joyce Van Patten, opened on this date. Elvis Presley typically appeared in every scene of his movies. This film’s unusual structure – including a numberContinue reading “The Trouble With Girls premiered”
Sweet dreams topped the charts
September 3, 1983 –One of the songs that defined MTV in the 80s, Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by the Eurythmics, was No. 1 on the Billboard charts on this date. It was their only US chart topper. In 1978, Squeeze had a UK hit with Take Me I’m Yours, which features the lineContinue reading “Sweet dreams topped the charts”
England entered WWII
September 3, 1939 –Germany continued its invasion of Poland even though Britain had asked it very nicely to stop. This upset the British sensibility. They declared war on Germany. France followed suit six hours later quickly joined by Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada, making this the official launch of World War II inContinue reading “England entered WWII”
There’s colors on the street
September 2, 1993 –Neil Young and Pearl Jam performed Young’s song Rockin’ In The Free World at the MTV Video Music Awards on this date. Pearl Jam have performed this song from time to time with Young, who is their musical mentor. The first time they performed it together was at the 1993 MTV VideoContinue reading “There’s colors on the street”
Here, watch your language, bud. We’re on the air.
September 2, 1950 –Here is one of my favorite non Bug Bunny Looney Tunes; the classic Daffy/ Porky outing, The Ducksters, was released on this date. On the game show Porky Pig wins: 1. The Rocky Mountains2. A 17 – Jewel half Nelson3. The La Brea Tar Pits4. The Rock of Gibraltar5. 600 gallons ofContinue reading “Here, watch your language, bud. We’re on the air.”
The Queen premiered
September 2, 2006 –Stephen Frears brilliant portrayal of the royal family’s reaction to the death of Princess Diana, The Queen, starring Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, and James Cromwell opened at the Venice Film Festival on this date. Helen Mirren arranged for the actors and actresses playing members of the Royal family, specifically James Cromwell, SylviaContinue reading “The Queen premiered”
This was a brief glimpse into his mind
September 2, 2005 –If you ever need the definition of ‘deer in the headlights‘ moment, just watch Mike Meyers in this clip. On NBC’s Concert for Hurricane Relief, Kanye West stated that “George Bush doesn’t care about black people”. The comment went out live on the US east coast, but was cut from a tapedContinue reading “This was a brief glimpse into his mind”
The Haus of Dcaligari 