History

Photo: Pinterest Charlie McDermott (1990) Casper Smart (1987) Diora Baird (1983) Rick Cosnett (1983) Alana Austin (1982) Bret Harrison (1982) Tim Hasselbeck (1978) Myleene Klass (1978) Candace Cameron-Bure (1976) Zach Braff (1975) Joel West (1975) Markku Lappalainen (1973) Jason Hervey (1972) Ami James (1972) Paul Rudd (1969) Todd Chrisley (1969) Ari Meyers (1969) Louie Spence (1969) Black Francis (1965) Warren Haynes (1960) Michele Bachmann (1956) Michael Rooker (1955) Judi Bowker (1954) Marilu Henner (1952) Patrika Darbo (1948) John Ratzenberger (1947) Neal Boortz (1945) Judith McConnell (1944) Anita Pallenberg (1944) Susan Tolsky (1943) Barry Levinson (1942) Merle Haggard (1937) - (RIP 2016) Billy Dee Williams (1937) Dudley Sutton (1933) Ivan Dixon (1931) - (RIP 2008) Karen Verne (1918) - (RIP 1967) Julia Faye (September 24, 1893 - April 6, 1966) Igor Stravinsky (June 17, 1882 - April 6, 1971) Greer Garson (September 29, 1904 - April 6, 1996) Tammy Wynette (May 5, 1942 – April 6, 1998) Mickey Rooney (September 23, 1920 - April 6, 2014) James Best (July 26, 1926 - April 6, 2015) Merle Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) 1975 – Capone is an American crime film starring Ben Gazzara and Harry Guardino. The movie is a biography of the infamous Al Capone, although much of it is supposedly fiction. 1982 – “Annie” premieres 1983 – Conquest is a fantasy horror film. A young man, armed with a magical bow and arrows, embarks on a mystical journey through a mystical land to rid it of all evil and joins forces with an outlaw to take down an evil witch bent on claiming the magic bow for evil. 1984 – Moscow on the Hudson is an American romantic comedy-drama film starring Robin Williams as a Soviet circus musician who defects while on a visit to the United States. 1984 – Up The Creek is a comedy film directed by Robert Butler. Bob McGraw is in his 12th year of college, goofing his way through life. 1990 – Cry-Baby is an American teen musical romantic comedy film set in 1950s Baltimore. The plot centers around a bad-boy (Johnny Depp) with a heart of gold who wins the love of a good-girl. 1990 – Ernest Goes to Jail is a comedy film and starring Jim Varney. It is the fourth film to feature the character Ernest P. Worrell. Bumbling Ernest P. Worrell is assigned to jury duty, where a crooked lawyer notices a resemblance with crime boss Mr. Nash, and arranges a switch. 1990 – The First Power is a 1990 American horror film/neo-noir starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Tracy Griffith, Jeff Kober and Mykelti Williamson. A killer is given the gas chamber after committing several demonic murders. 1990 – I Love You To Death is an American black comedy film starring an ensemble cast featuring Kevin Kline, Tracey Ullman. Set in 1983, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where Frances Toto repeatedly tried to kill her husband, Anthony. She spent four years in prison for attempted murder and was released in 1988. "MUSIC TODAY" 1925 – Eddie Cantor recorded “If You Knew Susie.” 1956 – Paramount Pictures signed Elvis Presley to a three-movie deal. 1956 – Capitol Tower, the home of Capitol Records in Hollywood, CA, was dedicated. It was the first circular office tower designed in America. It is 13 stories tall and 92 feet in diameter. 1960 – The Everly Brothers opened their first British tour in London. 1963 – The Kingsmen recorded their version of the song “Louie Louie.” 1965 – The Beach Boys recorded “California Girls.” The vocals were recorded on June 4. 1968 – Apple Corps Ltd., the Beatles’ record company and management and publishing firm, opened. 1968 – Pink Floyd announced founder Syd Barrett has officially left the group due to his suffering from psychiatric disorders from drug use. 1971 – Rolling Stone Records was formed to promote the hits of The Rolling Stones. 1974 - "Ladies and Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones" opened at New York City's Ziegfeld Theatre. It was the first concert film to feature a soundtrack in quadraphonic sound. 1979 – Rod Stewart married Alana Hamilton in Beverly Hills. She was the ex-wife of actor George Hamilton. 1985 – Gilbert O’Sullivan won a $2 million lawsuit against his former manager for unpaid royalties. "TV/RADIO TODAY" 1931 – First broadcast of “Little Orphan Annie” shown on NBC radio 1971 – WCPB TV Channel in Salisbury, MD (PBS) begins broadcasting 1990 – “Sydney” starring Valerie Bertinelli premieres on CBS-TV 1990 – “Normal” life starring Dweezil Zappa premieres on CBS-TV 1998 - Dick Clark, Chubby Checker, Fabian and Lesley Gore appeared on CBS-TV's "Murphy Brown." "OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS..." 925 – First film shown on an airplane (British Airways) 1930 – Hostess Twinkie is invented by James Dewar 1947 – First Tony awards. Arthur Miller (playwright) and David Wayne win theatrical achievement awards 1954 – First TV dinner sold by Swanson & Sons 1957 – NYC ends trolley service 1970 – First ComicCon opens in San Diego, California 1973 – US launches Pioneer 11 to Jupiter and Saturn 1974 – Yankees has 1st home game in Shea Stadium, NY 1980 – Post It notes are invented 1987 – 22nd Academy of Country Music Awards host, Reba McEntire wins PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES, ADDITIONS OR WRONG INFORMATION THAT YOU MIGHT SEE. WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELPING US KEEP THE DAILY "DYRT" AS CONCISE AND CORRECT AS POSSIBLE!