O.J. Simpson goes on trial for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole, and an acquaintance of hers, Ronald Goldman. The trial is televised, pre-empting much of the regular daytime programming for the major networks. CNN makes a name for itself with the coverage, and lawyers find new careers in broadcasting. Simpson is found not guilty on all counts in October. Debuting Star … [Read more...]
Movies 1995
The Movies..... Toy StoryBatman ForeverApollo 13Ace Ventura: When Nature CallsGolden EyeJumanjiSevenDie Hard with a VengeanceThe Brady Bunch MovieThe Bridges of Madison CountyDangerous MindsCircle of FriendsCasinoBabeDolores ClaiborneDon Juan DeMarcoFather of the Bride, Part IIFrench KissGet ShortyGrumpier Old MenMighty AphroditeLosing IsaiahSabrinaTommy Boy … [Read more...]
Famous Deaths 1937
Died in 1937... Marie Prevost H. P. Lovecraft John D. Rockefeller Alfred Adler J. M. Barrie George Gershwin Guglielmo Marconi Edith Wharton Bessie Smith Maurice Ravel Jean Harlow … [Read more...]
Famous Birthdays 1937
Born in 1937.. Grace Bumbry Shirley Bassey Philip Glass Don Everly Ray Sawyer(Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show) Joe Raposo Nancy Wilson Jerry Reed Frankie Valli (The Four Seasons) Dick Dale Sonny Curtis (The Crickets) Dave Prater (Sam & Dave) Trini Lopez Freddy Fender Waylon Jennings Vladimir Ashkenazy Santo Farina … [Read more...]
Music 1937
A light went out in 1937 in American Popular Music. George Gershwin died of a brain tumor. He was about two months shy of his 39th birthday. Gershwin’s compositions ranged from the classical to jazz to opera, from “Rhapsody in Blue” to “Strike Up the Band!” to “Porgy and Bess”. Brother Ira wrote the lyrics for their many songs, … [Read more...]