This Day In History

MedicCook · 04-07-2009, 10:06 PM

April 8th

1513
Ponce de León claimed Florida for Spain.

1893
The first recorded college basketball game occurs in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.

1913
The 17th Amendment was ratified, requiring the direct election of U.S. senators by popular vote rather than by the state legislators.

1935
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was approved by Congress to help alleviate joblessness during the Great Depression.

1946
The League of Nations assembled for the last time.

1973
Artist Pablo Picasso died.

1974
Henry "Hank" Aaron hit the 715th home run of his career, breaking Babe Ruth's record.

1977
The Clash's self-titled debut album was released in Britain.

1979
The last episode of "All In The Family" aired.

1986
Actor Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of Carmel, California.

1990
Ryan White, the teen-age AIDS patient whose battle for acceptance gained national attention, died at age 18.

1994
Rock singer-musician Kurt Cobain of Nirvana was found dead in Seattle of a self-inflicted gunshot wound; he was 27.

Birthdays
91 Betty Ford Former first lady
83 Shecky Greene Comedian
78 John Gavin Actor
69 John Havlicek Basketball Hall of Famer
68 Darlene Gillespie TV personality ("The Mickey Mouse Club")
68 Peggy Lennon Singer (The Lennon Sisters)
65 Hywel Bennett Actor
63 Stuart Pankin Actor
62 Steve Howe Rock musician (Yes)
58 Mel Schacher Rock musician (Grand Funk Railroad)
55 Gary Carter Baseball Hall of Famer
49 John Schneider Actor, singer ("The Dukes of Hazzard")
47 Izzy Stradlin Rock musician (Guns n' Roses)
46 Julian Lennon Rock musician
45 Biz Markie Rapper
43 Robin Wright Penn Actress ("Tha Princess Bride," "Forest Gump")
41 Patricia Arquette Actress ("Medium")
38 Darren Jessee Rock musician (Ben Folds Five)
37 Paul Gray Rock musician (Slipknot)
36 Emma Caulfield Actress ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Beverly Hills, 90210")
32 chibnkr Cigar Asylum Inmate
29 Katee Sackhoff Actress ("Battlestar Galactica")
28 Taylor Kitsch Actor ("Friday Night Lights")
25 Taran Noah Smith Actor ("Home Improvement")
25 Kirsten Storms Actress

53 Catfish Hunter 4/8/1946 - 9/9/1999 Hall of Fame baseball player

icehog3 · 04-07-2009, 10:58 PM

April 8th

1973
Artist Pablo Picasso died.

1979
The last episode of "All In The Family" aired.

1986
Actor Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of Carmel, California.

Birthdays

69 John Havlicek Basketball Hall of Famer

32 chibnkr Cigar Asylum Inmate

04-07-2009, 10:06 PM	#1
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: This Day In History April 8th 1513 Ponce de León claimed Florida for Spain. 1893 The first recorded college basketball game occurs in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. 1913 The 17th Amendment was ratified, requiring the direct election of U.S. senators by popular vote rather than by the state legislators. 1935 The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was approved by Congress to help alleviate joblessness during the Great Depression. 1946 The League of Nations assembled for the last time. 1973 Artist Pablo Picasso died. 1974 Henry "Hank" Aaron hit the 715th home run of his career, breaking Babe Ruth's record. 1977 The Clash's self-titled debut album was released in Britain. 1979 The last episode of "All In The Family" aired. 1986 Actor Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of Carmel, California. 1990 Ryan White, the teen-age AIDS patient whose battle for acceptance gained national attention, died at age 18. 1994 Rock singer-musician Kurt Cobain of Nirvana was found dead in Seattle of a self-inflicted gunshot wound; he was 27. Birthdays 91 Betty Ford Former first lady 83 Shecky Greene Comedian 78 John Gavin Actor 69 John Havlicek Basketball Hall of Famer 68 Darlene Gillespie TV personality ("The Mickey Mouse Club") 68 Peggy Lennon Singer (The Lennon Sisters) 65 Hywel Bennett Actor 63 Stuart Pankin Actor 62 Steve Howe Rock musician (Yes) 58 Mel Schacher Rock musician (Grand Funk Railroad) 55 Gary Carter Baseball Hall of Famer 49 John Schneider Actor, singer ("The Dukes of Hazzard") 47 Izzy Stradlin Rock musician (Guns n' Roses) 46 Julian Lennon Rock musician 45 Biz Markie Rapper 43 Robin Wright Penn Actress ("Tha Princess Bride," "Forest Gump") 41 Patricia Arquette Actress ("Medium") 38 Darren Jessee Rock musician (Ben Folds Five) 37 Paul Gray Rock musician (Slipknot) 36 Emma Caulfield Actress ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Beverly Hills, 90210") 32 chibnkr Cigar Asylum Inmate 29 Katee Sackhoff Actress ("Battlestar Galactica") 28 Taylor Kitsch Actor ("Friday Night Lights") 25 Taran Noah Smith Actor ("Home Improvement") 25 Kirsten Storms Actress 53 Catfish Hunter 4/8/1946 - 9/9/1999 Hall of Fame baseball player

04-07-2009, 10:58 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,772 Trading: (60)	Re: This Day In History April 8th 1973 Artist Pablo Picasso died. 1979 The last episode of "All In The Family" aired. 1986 Actor Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of Carmel, California. Birthdays 69 John Havlicek Basketball Hall of Famer 32 chibnkr Cigar Asylum Inmate __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!