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American Graffiti
This Day in History: August 11, 1973The 50s - Rockin' in the 50s, Rollin' Too! and the 60s - The decade that changed a nation proudly claim eras of their own. None ever like either one, none to ever be...
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Power of Music
Today in Music History: August 11The emotive scales of music, unique and complex, run up, down, all around our very being. We listen to music for various reasons, music makes us feel. Each melody...
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The sky is falling! The sky is falling!
History in the Making: August 12, 2014If Henny Penny, aka Chicken Little were to look upon the night sky at a time when a meteor shower is occurring, he/she would surely declare, "The sky is falling!"...
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The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
August is... jam packed with food, fun and fellowship! Summer is winding down with fall already beginning to enter the picture in some parts of the nation. With so much to celebrate, why not add one...
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Remembrances, Reminders & Reflections
The Statue of Liberty is no longer saying, 'Give me your poor, your tired, your huddled masses.' She's got a baseball bat and yelling, 'You want a piece of me?'~Robin WilliamsOn Monday, August 11,...
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You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog
Today in Music History: August 13, 1952Reminiscing over music of the 50s and 60s definitely brings Elvis Presley to mind. But, did you know Elvis was NOT the first to record "Hound Dog" during this...
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The Best of Times, The Worst of Times
MORE Today in Music History: August 13All through the decades, music soars to new heights with some groups experiencing hit after hit. Their names and songs find themselves repeated over and over...
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Blackout!
This Day in History: August 14, 2003For more photos: Click the image.The image above is New York City. No power. No lights. No electricity period. The only light visible comes from buildings equipped...
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Ice cream & fruit juice in one!
Snacks are welcomed any time of the day or night. One of the most enjoyable snacks to cool the summer heat during the month of August is either ice cream or a Popsicle. What a treat when both can be...
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Kissing the War Goodbye!
This Day in History: August 14, 1945V-J Day in Times SquareThere are numerous memorable photographs throughout history. V-J Day in Times Square is a photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt that portrays an...
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How do you relax?
What is your favorite form of relaxation? Walking barefoot in the park wiggling your toes in dew-dappled grass? Watching a sunset while enjoying a glass of wine, alone or perhaps with a loved one?...
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Three Days of Peace and Music
Today in Music: August 15-18, 1969In August 1969, one of the most celebrated music festivals in history took place at a time when Americans were deeply divided. Over 400,000 people from across the...
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Following a Passion
This Day in Automotive History: August 15, 1899Henry Ford HeritageThe Ford Motor Company would not be where it is today had it not been for the inventiveness and sticktoitiveness of innovator Henry...
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Americathon
Today in Music History: August 15, 1979There are actors and there are musicians. Then, there are actors who are musicians and musicians who are actors. Today's spotlight is on a multifaceted artist,...
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Have a honey chipper day!
Golden delicious honey! Oh, my! Nothing better than homemade biscuits piping hot right from the oven, sliced open, smeared with butter, toasted open-faced, then, slathered in honey! YUM!August 16 is......
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Somethin's happenin'!
On any given day there is always somethin' happenin'! Some days offer one celebration to rule the entire day while others present multiple happenin's from which you can choose to celebrate one or all....
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Two 'Kings' Remembered
History connects our past events to the present and sets the precedence for the future. As with any historical account, emotions control the day as we recall, remember and reflect upon both happy and...
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Striking the Heartstrings
Today in Music History: August 16Tunes to celebrate, music trivia, sorrowful news and more are shared today in music history, along with birthday wishes. Perhaps a chord will strike your heartstrings...
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Smells Like Teen Spirit
Today in Music History: August 17The late 80s and early 90s pay witness to the age of alternative rock. The term 'alternative' implies there is more than one possibility. With so many different rock...
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Brother what a night it really was!
Today in Music History: August 17, 1974Info on Paper Lace Guitarist Chris MorrisMusic and history go hand-in-hand. Sometimes the songs tell of a historical event with the facts being just a little out...
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