Friday, July 3, 2015

Animation Fun Facts for July 3, 2015


Birthdaze: King Louis XI of France "the Spider King"1423, Franz Kafka, Mr. Preserved Fish -New York Congressman 1819, Dave Barry, Leos Janacek, John Singleton Copley, Ken Russell, Tom Stoppard, George Sanders, Peter Fountain, Tom Cruise is 53, Kevin Hart is 35


1931- The Cab Calloway Orchestra recorded 'The St. James Infirmary Blues."

1937- In California the Del Mar Racetrack opened.  Part owner Bing Crosby personally welcomed the first customers to his track.

1969- Brian Jones, having been kicked out of the Rolling Stones just days before -- drowned in his swimming pool.  His home was once the estate of Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne.


1971- The Doors lead singer Jim Morrison, was found dead of a heart attack in his bathtub in Paris. He was 28.


1985- Robert Zemeckis’ hit film Back to the Future opened.
* Notice the Roger Rabbit doll?


2002- Powerpuff Girls the Movie, premiered.




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