Birthdays: Roman Emperor Domitian,
Bob Kane the creator of Batman, Moss Hart, Jiles Perry Richardson better known
as the Big Bopper, F. Murray Abrahams is 74, Enkwase Mfume, Y.A. Tittle, Sara
Josepha Hale 1788- who wrote the poem "Mary Had a Little Lamb",
animator Preston Blair, Kevin Kline is 67
1937- At Piping Springs NY,
composer Cole Porter suffered an accident while horseback riding that broke
both his legs. Even after 26 operations he never regained their full use and
one leg was amputated in 1958.
1947- Walt Disney testified to the
House UnAmerican Activities Committee (HUAC) as a friendly witness. He accused
members of the Cartoonists Guild and the League of Women Voters –which he
mistakenly called the League of Women Shoppers, as being infiltrated by
Communists "Seeking to subvert the Spirit of Mickey Mouse'.
1948- The first drive-through
restaurant opened in Baldwin Park California. In & Out Burgers, and it’s
still in business today selling burgers shakes and fries pretty much like they
did back then.
1975- The musical play A Chorus
Line opened.
1994- Disney TV series Gargoyles
premiered.
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