Birthdays: Roman Emperor Domitian,
Bob Kane the creator of Batman, Antoni van Lewuenhoek- the founder of
Microbiology, Moss Hart, Jiles Perry Richardson better known as the Big Bopper,
F. Murray Abrahams is 75, Enkwase Mfume, Y.A. Tittle, Sara Josepha Hale 1788-
who wrote the poem "Mary Had a Little Lamb", animator Preston Blair,
Kevin Kline is 68
1902- Author Arthur Conan-Doyle
was knighted by King Edward VII. He received the award not for his literary
accomplishments but for his doctor volunteer services during the just concluded
Boer War.
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- In-N-Out, the first
drive-through restaurant opened in Baldwin Park California. It’s still in
business today, selling only burgers, shakes, and fries, pretty much like they
did back then.
1969- Godfather Producer Robert
Evans married young actress Ali McGraw.
1975- The musical play A Chorus
Line opened.
1994- Disney TV series Gargoyles
premiered.
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