Oldest Living Person Born Today in 1897 ....

On this date in History:
1995 Oklahoma City Bombing 
1897 FIRST Boston Marathon.  John J. McDermott of NYC wins with a time of 2 hours, 55 minutes and 10 seconds.

Birthday:  1897
Jiroemon Kimura ~ the world's oldest living person who is from Japan.

1897!  That is the year the first Nickelodeon was made and introduced to the United States...The Encore Banjo ... and the American Treasure Tour has one!  Come give it a look ...

Died on this Date:  2007
Helen Walton 
Who is Helen Walton?
a.  wife of Sam Walton, of Wal-Mart
b.  woman who the television show "The Walton's" was about
c.  great american screenwriter including Adam's Rib
*answer at bottom of post

Today's Song:

Today's Cliche:  

*a. wife of Sam Walton, of Wal-Mart

Anchors Away My Boys

American Treasure Tour Trivia Blog

History:  1794
On this date in 1794 the United States Government established the NAVY.

Today's Song:  Anchors Away!

Born on this Date:  1939

Cale Yarborough

One of only two drivers in NASCAR history to win three consecutive championships.

Died on this Date:  2009
Irving R. Levine

What was Irving's claim to fame?
a.  Secretary of State for President Carter
b.  Journalist
c.  Invented the barcode
*answer at bottom of post

Did you know?

That is 21 states Wal-Mart is the single largest employer?

Today's Quote:

I always turn to the sports page first, which record people's

accomplishments. The front page has nothing but man's 

failures. 

     - Chief Justice Earl Warren 

*b. Journalist