DT's All Kinds Of History February 2nd

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People on February 2nd: birthdates

Glenn Barber: 1935 (is 63 in 1998, 64 in 1999)
Country Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist
Clyde "Skip" Battin: 1934 (is 64 in 1998, 65 in 1999)
Rock & Roll Bassist, FRN:Clyde; of The Byrds, Flying Burrito Bros.
Howard Bellamy: 1946 (is 52 in 1998, 53 in 1999)
Country Singer/Guitarist, Songwriter, of The Bellamy Bros
Chianna Maria Bono: 1991 (is 7 in 1998, 8 in 1999)
Celebrity Daughter, Mary & Sonny's girl
Christie Brinkley: 1954 (is 44 in 1998, 45 in 1999)
Model, TV Hostess, TV Actress, Protestant, b. in Monroe, MI; Billy Joel's ex-wife; Living in the 90s
Alan "Tea" Caddy: 1940 (is 58 in 1998, 59 in 1999)
Rock & Roll Guitarist, Violinist, British, lead of Johnny Kidd & the Pirates and of The Tornadoes
Ashley Cleveland: 1957 (is 41 in 1998, 42 in 1999)
Country/Western Performer
Jeff Copley: 1969 (is 29 in 1998, 30 in 1999)
Country/Western Performer
Katherine Crawford: 1944 (is 54 in 1998, 55 in 1999)?
TV/Movie Actress, Captains & the Kings, Gemini Man, Universal Television prez Frank Price's wife, Roy Huggins' daughter; some say b. Mar 2, 1944 (is 54 in 1998)
Data: 2338 (is-340 in 1998, -339 in 1999)
Fictious Character, Star Trek The Next Generation android character
Tony DeMeur: 1948 (is 50 in 1998, 51 in 1999)
Rock & Roll Singer, of Fabulous Poodles
Barry Diller: 1942 (is 56 in 1998, 57 in 1999)
HALL OF FAMER, TV Executive, ex-CEO 20th Century Fox Film Corp & Fox Inc.; Fox-TV founder
Vlade Divac: 1968 (is 30 in 1998, 31 in 1999)
NBA Center, Yugoslav, L.A. Lakers
Scott Erickson: 1968 (is 30 in 1998, 31 in 1999)
MLB Pitcher
Mike Fanning: 1953 (is 45 in 1998, 46 in 1999)
NFL Player, L.A. Rams, SuperBowl XIV
Farrah Fawcett: 1947 (is 51 in 1998, 52 in 1999)
TV/Movie Actress, Roman Catholic, Merchant, b. in Corpus Christi, Tex.; Poster queen of the 1970s; FN:Mary; Lee Majors' then Ryan O'Neal's wife; Harry-O's next door neighbor, Charlie's Angels' Jill Munroe, Wella Balsam fame, The Burning Bed, Good Sports' Gayle, Exerstik seller; that hair before Jennifer Aniston's got popular; some say 1946 or 1942
Sergio Gonzalez: 1973 (is 25 in 1998, 26 in 1999)
Pop Singer, of Menudo
Bo Hopkins: 1942 (is 56 in 1998, 57 in 1999)
TV/Movie Actor, b. in Greenwood, SC; Aspen, American Graffiti, Dynasty's Matthew Blaisdel, The Rockford Files' John Cooper
Lauren Lane: yr unknown
TV Actress, The Nanny's C.C. Babcock
Peter Lucia: 1947 (is 51 in 1998, 52 in 1999)
Rock & Roll Drummer, of Tommy James & the Shondells
Peter Macbeth: 1943 (is 55 in 1998, 56 in 1999)
Bassist, English, of Foundations
Simon MacCorkindale: 1952 (is 46 in 1998, 47 in 1999)?
Actor, English, Jaws 3, Manimal, Falcon Crest's Greg Reardon, I Claudius, The Manions of America, Counterstrike; some say b. Feb 12, 1952 (is 46 in 1998), b. Feb 2, 1953 (is 45 in 1998), or b. Feb 12, 1953 (is 45 in 1998)
Patrick Macnee: 1922 (is 76 in 1998, 77 in 1999)?
TV Actor, English, b. in London; The Avengers' & The New Avengers' Jonathan Steed, Super Force's Biggs Hungerford, Thunder in Paradise's Edward Whitaker; Sir Ralph Richardson's son, David Niven's cousin; some say b. Feb 6, 1922 (is 76 in 1998)
Robert Mandan: 1932 (is 66 in 1998, 67 in 1999)
Actor, b. in Clever, MO; Soap's Chester Tate, Three's a Crowd's James Bradford, Pvt. Benjamin's Col. Lawrence Fielding, Edge of Night, Search For Tomorrow's Sam Reynolds, Applause, Santa Barbara's Maxwell Hammer, Days of Our Lives' Jonsey
Dexter Manley: 1958 (is 40 in 1998, 41 in 1999)?
NFL Defensive, Washington Redskins; some say b. Feb 1, 1958 (is 40 in 1998), or b. Feb 2, 1959 (is 39 in 1998)
Albert "Al" McKay: 1948 (is 50 in 1998, 51 in 1999)
Rhythm and Blues Performer, Guitarist, of Earth Wind & Fire, also sessioned for Emotions, Herbie Hancock, among others.
Ben Mize: 1971 (is 27 in 1998, 28 in 1999)
Music Figure, of Counting Crows
Billy Moeller: 1946 (is 52 in 1998, 53 in 1999)
Whistler, RN:Cody Wells; aka Whistling Jack Smith; Unit Four Plus Two lead
Graham Nash: 1942 (is 56 in 1998, 57 in 1999)
HALL OF FAMER, Classic Rock Singer, Rhythm Guitarist, Songwriter, English, of Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young, CSN & not Y, The Hollies; soloist
Bob Richards: 1926 (is 72 in 1998, 73 in 1999)?
Track & Field, Olympic Athlete, only 2-time Olympic gold medalist in pole vault (1952,56).; some say b. Feb 20, 1926 (is 72 in 1998)
Rebop Rundgren: 1992 (is 6 in 1998, 7 in 1999)
Celebrity Son, Michelle Gray & Todd's son
Albert "Red" Schoendienst: 1923 (is 75 in 1998, 76 in 1999)
HALL OF FAMER, MLB 2nd baseman, MLB Manager, St. Louis Cards; Led the NL in stolen bases with 26 in 1945.
Rebecca Schull: yr unknown
Actress, Wings' Fay Evelyn Cochran
Liz Smith: 1923 (is 75 in 1998, 76 in 1999)
Columnist, Writer, Editor, Movie Critic, Journalist, b. in Ft. Worth, TX; RFN:Mary Elizabeth; Gossipist
Tommy Smothers: 1937 (is 61 in 1998, 62 in 1999)
Comedian, Actor, Singer, Variety Show Host, Guitarist, b. New York City; RFMN:Thomas Bolyn III; The Smothers Brothers TV Shows & team with brother Dick
Brent Spiner: 1949 (is 49 in 1998, 50 in 1999)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Singer, Night Court's Bob Wheeler; Star Trek the Next Generation's android Lt. Commander Data; some say b. 1955 but a popular misconception as many Trekkies informed me
Elaine Stritch: 1926 (is 72 in 1998, 73 in 1999)?
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Comedienne, Singer, Panelist, b. in Detroit; Pantomime Quiz, The Growing Paynes, Ellen Burstyn Show, One Life to Live's Wilma Bern; some say b. Feb 2, 1925 (is 73 in 1998), or b. Feb 2, 1928 (is 70 in 1998)
Michael Talbott: 1955 (is 43 in 1998, 44 in 1999)
Actor, Miami Vice's Det. Stan Switek
Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas: 1971 (is 27 in 1998, 28 in 1999)
Rhythm and Blues Singer, of TLC
T-Mo: 1972 (is 26 in 1998, 27 in 1999)
Rap Performer, of Goodie Mob
Tom Tripplehorn: 1949 (is 49 in 1998, 50 in 1999)
Rock & Roll Performer, of Gary Lewis & Playboys
John Tudor: 1954 (is 44 in 1998, 45 in 1999)
MLB Pitcher
Ross Valory: 1949 (is 49 in 1998, 50 in 1999)
Rock & Roll Performer, Singer, Bassist, of Journey, Steve Miller Band
Michael T. Weiss: 1962 (is 36 in 1998, 37 in 1999)
TV/Soap Actor, Days Of Our Lives' Michael Horton, Dark Shadows' Joe, The Pretender's Jarod Russell
Kim Zimmer: 1955 (is 43 in 1998, 44 in 1999)
Soap Actress, b. in Grand Rapids, MI; One Life to Live's Echo DiSavoy, Guiding Light's Reva Shayne Lewis, Santa Barbara's Jodie Walker, Model's Inc.'s Joan; some say b. 1951

People on February 2nd: birth anniversaries

Frank Albertson: 1909=d.Feb 29, 1964 (was 55)
Actor, Psycho
Les Dawson: 1934=d.Jun 10, 1993 (was 59)
Comedian, English
James Dickey: 1923=d.Jan 19, 1997 (was 73)
Poet, Actor, Author, Deliverance
Stan Getz: 1927=d.Jun 6, 1991 (was 64)
Jazz Performer, Pianist, Tenor-sax, b. in Philadelphia; RN:Stanley Gayetzsky; of Dave Brubeck Quartet
John Glover: 1817=d.May 1, 1902 (was 85)
Chemist, English, Sulfuric acid
Ronnie Goodson: 1945?=d.Nov 4, 1980 (was 33)
Rhythm and Blues Singer, Ronnie & the Hi-Lites lead; some say b. Feb 2, 1947
Gale Gordon: 1906?=d.Jun 30, 1995 (was 89)
TV/Movie/Stage/Radio Actor, Comedian, b. in New York City; RN:Charles T. Aldrich Jr.; Old Marblehead; Fibber McGee & Molly, Phil Harris & Alice Faye Show, My Favorite Husband, Our Miss Brooks' Osgood Conklin, Pete & Gladys's Uncle Paul, Dennis the Menace's John Wilson, Lucy Show's Theodore J. Mooney, Here's Lucy's Harrison Otis Carter, Life With Lucy's Curtis McGibbon; some say b. 1905; some say b. Feb 20, 1906, or b. Feb 22, 1906
George Halas: 1895=d.Oct 31, 1983 (was 88)
HALL OF FAMER, NFL Player, NFL Coach, Papa Bear & founder-coach of Chicago Bears; won 5 NFL championships; record 326-151-31; Halas revolutionized American football strategy in the late 1930s when he revived the T formation and added to it the man in motion.
Jascha Heifetz: 1901=d.Dec 10, 1987 (was 86)
Violinist, Russian
Lonnie Johnson: 1889?=d.Jun 16, 1970 (was 81)
Blues-Jazz Performer, Singer/Guitarist, Pianist, Violinist, RN:Alonzo Johnson; some say b. Feb 8, 1889, b. Feb 8, 1894, or b. Feb 8, 1899
James Joyce: 1882=d.Jan 13, 1941 (was 58)
Novelist, Poet, Irish, b. near Dublin; Ulysses; d. in Zurich
Fritz Kreisler: 1875=d.Jan 29, 1962 (was 86)
Composer, Violinist, Scholar, Austrian
Burton Lane: 1912=d.Jan 5, 1997 (was 84)
Composer, RLN:Levy; Bway tunes; Finian's Rainbow, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Frank Lloyd: 1888?=d.Aug 10, 1960 (was 72)
Movie Director, Movie Actor, Scotish, Mutiny on Bounty, Oliver Twist; some say b. Feb 18, 1889
Frank McGrath: 1903=d.May 13, 1967 (was 64)
Actor, Wagon Train's trail cook Charlie Wooster, Tammy's Uncle Lucius
Pope Benedict XIII: 1649=d.Feb 21, 1730 (was 81)
Religious Leader, Italian, 245th pope (1724-30)
Ayn Rand: 1905=d.Mar 6, 1982 (was 77)
Novelist, Philosopher, Russian, RN:Alissa Rosenbaum
Benny Rubin: 1899=d.Jul 15, 1986 (was 87)
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Variety Show Host, Vaudevillan, Benny Rubin Show
Jessica Savitch: 1948=d.Oct 23, 1983 (was 35)
Newscaster, Correspondent, Journalist, NBC News, Frontline
John Peters Stevens: 1868=d.Oct 29, 1929 (was 61)
Merchant, founded J.P. Stevens, one of the biggest firms in the American textile industry.
Cal Tinney: 1908=d.????
Comedian, Humorist, Stop Me If You Heard This Onepresumed deceased
David Whitfield: 1925?=d.Jan 16, 1980 (was 53)
Opera Tenor, British, the first Brit to have a million-seller in the USA "Cara Mia"; some say b. Feb 2, 1926

People on February 2nd: death anniversaries

Pete Axthelm: 1991 (was 47)/b.Aug 27, 1943
Rock & Roll Musician, Commentator, Author, Columnist, of X; NFL on ESPN; I guess it's the same guy who did both (dt)
Wendy Barrie: 1978 (was 65)/b.Apr 18, 1912
TV/Movie Actress, TV Hostess, English, RN:Margaret Wendy Jenkins; of Adv's of Oky Doky
Donald Douglas: 1981 (was 88)/b.Apr 6, 1892
Businessperson, MN:W.; Douglas Aircraft Co. founder
Charley Grapewin: 1956 (was 86)/b.Dec 20, 1869?
Movie Actor, Wizard Of Oz; some say b. Dec 2, 1875
Spike Hughes: 1987 (was 78)/b.Oct 19, 1908
Jazz Bassist, Composer, Bandleader, Critic
Boris Karloff: 1969 (was 81)/b.Nov 23, 1887
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, TV Host, Panelist, English, b. in London; Thriller host; Frankenstein, The Raven, Mask of Fu Manchu, Mummy's curse, Son... & Bride of Frankenstein, The Black Cat, Famous horror movie actor, Down You Go; RN:William Henry Pratt
Gene Kelly: 1996 (was 83)/b.Aug 23, 1912
Dancer, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Producer/Director, Choreographer, Singer, Roman Catholic, b. in Pittsburgh, PA; RFN:Eugene Curran; Hollywoods 40-50s song & dance man; North & South; American in Paris, Singin' in the Rain, Hello Dolly, Xanadu, Anchors Aweigh, Going My Way
Alfred Lion: 1987 (was 78)/b.Apr 21, 1908
Jazz Performer, Blue Note Records founder
Giovanni Martinelli: 1969 (was 83)/b.Oct 22, 1885
Opera Singer, Tenor, Italian, NY Metropolitian Opera 1913-46
Sanford Meisner: 1997 (was 91)/b.Aug 31, 1905
Movie Actor, Movie Director, Teacher, Master teacher
Dmitri I. Mendeleyev: 1907/b.Jan 27, 1834 O.S.
Chemist, Russian, MN:Ivanovich; discovered periodic table of the elements so Tom Lehrer could sing a song about the elements; other style says b. Feb 7, 1834 N.S.
Bert Parks: 1992 (was 77)/b.Dec 30, 1914
Game Show Host, Variety Show Host, Radio Actor, Crooner, Announcer, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, b. in Atlanta, Ga.; RLN:Jacobson; of Stop the Music, Masquerade Party, Break the Bank, & other games, Circus, Miss America Pageant 1955-79,90, Music Man
Fred Perry: 1995 (was 85)/b.May 18, 1909
HALL OF FAMER, Tennis Player, English, 3-time Wimbledon champ (1934-36), last native to win All-England men's title.
Donald Pleasence: 1995 (was 75)/b.Oct 5, 1919
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Producer, English, screen's fine villians, Adv's of Robin Hood's Prince John, Master of the Game, Oh God!, You Only Live Twice
Pope Clement XIII: 1769/b.Mar 7, 1693
Pope, pope 1758-69
Lord Bertrand Russell: 1970 (was 97)/b.May 18, 1872
Philosopher, Scientist, Mathematician, Author, English, RN:Arthur William; founder of modern logic; b. 1870?
William Howard Stein: 1980 (was 68)/b.Jun 25, 1911
Biochemist, discovered the structure of enzyme (Nobel 1972)
John Lawrence Sullivan: 1918 (was 59)/b.Oct 15, 1858
HALL OF FAMER, Boxer, last bareknuckle hvywt champ 1882-92
Glenna Collett Vare: 1989 (was 85)/b.Jun 20, 1903
Golfer, pioneer won womens nat'l title 6x's between 1922 & 1935; was the best woman golfer of the '20s and '30s; She won 49 titles as an amateur golfer and won a U.S.G.A. record of 19 consecutive tournament wins. In 1924 Vare won 59 of 60 events, including her second Canadian Open.
Sid Vicious: 1979 (was 21)/b.May 10, 1957
Punk Rock Singer/Guitarist, Bassist, Songwriter, British, RN:John Simon Ritchie; of The Sex Pistols

General events on February 2nd

In 1795, according to the Tonight Show, Nicholas Appert, a French chef, invents a way to can food; the next day, the shelf life of Spam increases by 3000 years.
In 1870, the "Cardiff Giant", supposedly the petrified remains of a human being discovered on a farm in Cardiff, New York, was revealed to be nothing but carved gypsum.
In 1880, SS Strathleven arrives in London with first successful shipment of frozen mutton from Australia.
In 1913, NYC's Grand Central Terminal opened.
In 1923, Ethyl gasoline was first marketed, Dayton, Ohio.
In 1931, the first use of a rocket to deliver mail (Austria).
In 1935, Leonard Keeler conducted a test of the polygraph, or lie detector machine, on this day, in Portage, WI. It marked the first time that one of the mysterious boxes was used. Of course, when asked by an examiner if he did, in fact, invent the machine, Mr. Keeler calmly said "Yes!" and 5,000 volts of direct current went through his body for lying. He could never prove otherwise. Sad. (We're still checking these details for accuracy.)
In 1946, The first Buck Rogers automatic pistol was made for the annual American Toy Fair. The suggested retail price for this clever little toy of destruction was 89 cents.
In 1970, Look Magazine uses the opening line of the Beatles' "A Day in the Life"--"I read the news today oh boy"--to headline its look back at the Sixties.
In 1977, Radio Shack officially begins creating the TRS-80 computer.

Government and Politics on February 2nd

In 1536, the Argentine city of Buenos Aires was founded by Pedro de Mendoza of Spain.
In 1653, New Amsterdam - now New York City - was incorporated.
In 1843, US & British settlers in Oregon Country choose governmental committee.
In 1920, Estonia declares its Independence from Russia (Dorpat Peace).
In 1920, Russia recognizes Estonia's independence (Dorpat Peace).
In 1923, US signs friendships treaty with Central American countries.
In 1933, Two days after becoming chancellor of Germany, Adolf Hitler ordered dissolution of the German Parliament.
In 1934, President Franklin Roosevelt established the Export-Import Bank of Washington to encourage trade.
In 1948, President Truman urges congress to adopt a civil rights program.
In 1967, Bolivia adopts its constitution.
In 1971, Idi Amin, the most amazing man that you've ever seen, assumed power in Uganda, following a coup that ousted President Milton Obote. He also became general and the king of the sea.
In 1973, James R Schlesinger becomes director of the CIA (until July).
In 1980, reports surfaced that the FBI had conducted a sting operation targeting members of Congress using phony Arab businessmen in what became known as "Abscam," a code name protested by Arab-Americans.
In 1984, President Reagan released his annual Economic Report, in which he said that projected budget deficits for the rest of the decade were "totally unacceptable" to him.
In 1986, Dalai Lama meets Pope John Paul II in India.
In 1986, Oscar Arias Sanchez elected president of Costa Rica.
In 1987, the White House announced the resignation of CIA director William Casey, who was hospitalized and had undergone brain surgery.
In 1988, in a speech the three major broadcast networks declined to carry live, President Reagan pressed his case for aid to the Nicaraguan Contras.
In 1989, President Bush met at the White House with Japanese Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita, after which both leaders sounded upbeat about U.S.-Japanese relations.
In 1990, in a dramatic concession to South Africa's black majority, President F.W. de Klerk lifted a ban on the African National Congress and promised to free Nelson Mandela.
In 1991, US postage is raised from 25 cents to 29 cents.
In 1993, in a speech to the National Governor's Association, President Clinton pledged to transform welfare into a "hand up, not a handout" by giving recipients training and then requiring them to work.
In 1995, President Clinton nominated Henry Foster Junior to succeed fired Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders -- however, Foster's nomination was later defeated in the Senate.
In 1995, the leaders of Egypt, Israel, Jordan and the Palestinians held an unprecedented summit in Cairo to try to revive the Mideast peace process.

War, Crime and Disaster events on February 2nd

In 1798, Federal St Theater, Boston, becomes first in US destroyed by fire.
In 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ending the Mexican War, was signed; the U.S. acquired Texas, California, New Mexico & Arizona for $15 million.
In 1878, Greece declares war on Turkey.
In 1901, Female Army Nurse Corps established as a permanent organization.
In 1901, the U.S. Army Dental Corps was established by Congress.
In 1942, a Los Angeles Times column urged security measures against Japanese-Americans, arguing that a Japanese-American "almost inevitably ...grows up to be a Japanese, not an American."
In 1942, the U.S. auto factories switch from commercial to war production.
In 1943, the remainder of Nazi forces from the Battle of Stalingrad surrendered in a major victory for the Soviets in World War II.
In 1944, fourth US marine division conquerors Roi, Marshall Islands.
In 1945, during World War II, President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill departed Malta for the summit in Yalta with Soviet leader Josef Stalin.
In 1951, -35 degrees F (-37 degrees C), Greensburg, Indiana (state record until 1994).
In 1957, UN adopts a resolution calling for Israeli troops to leave Egypt.
In 1975, Army offensive against rebels in Eritrea Ethiopia.
In 1983, a confrontation between U.S. Marines and Israeli troops took place in Beirut, Lebanon, as a Marine officer refused to let three Israeli tanks cross an American checkpoint. Capt. Charles B. Johnson climbed onto one of the tanks, pistol drawn, telling the Israelis, "You're going to have to kill me" to get through; the Israelis withdrew.
In 1984, Lebanese army fight in Beirut.
In 1986, The seven crew members of the space shuttle Challenger were remembered at Sunday services across the country.
In 1989, 0 degrees F (-18 degrees C) or below in 15 US states.
In 1991, In the Gulf War, Iraq fired Scud missiles at Israel and Saudi Arabia; no serious damage was reported.
In 1992, the U.S. Caost Guard shipped home 260 more Haitian refugees from the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba, a day after repatriating a shipload of about 150 Haitians.
In 1996, A deep freeze continued in the Plains, the Midwest and much of the South, breaking temperature records that had stood for a century.

Human Achievement and Science events on February 2nd

In 1869, James Oliver invents the removable tempered steel plow blade.
In 1892, the Bottle cap with cork seal was patented by William Painter, Baltimore. The cap was used until the 1970s, when someone decided that the idea of cork in soft drink and beer bottle caps wasn't very healthy, so, manufacturers switched to cans and plastic, instead. Those caps still on bottles use plastic cap 'liners', instead of cork.
In 1949, The airplane Lucky Lady II lands in Texas, completing the first non-stop flight around the world. The B-50 bomber refueled four times in mid-air during its 23,452-mile flight, which lasted ninety-four hours.
In 1962, John Uelses became the first pole-vaulter to jump 16 feet indoors. Only one problem, though. The ceiling was only 15'6", so, John went through it to set the mark. (We're still trying to verify that!)
In 1962, eight of the nine planets lined up for the first time in 400 years.
In 1995, The Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off on a history making mission from the Kennedy Space center in Florida. Discovery is being piloted by astronaut Eileen Collins, who is the first woman ever to fly a space shuttle. The high point of the mission is to be a rendezvous with the Russian space station MIR.

Entertainment-TV events on February 2nd

In 1950, "What's My Line?", TV Game Show; debut on CBS.
In 1954, "The Jo Stafford Show", TV Music; debut on CBS.
In 1962, in The Flintstones episode titled "FEUDIN' AND FUSSIN'", Fred insults Barney and then refuses to apologize.
In 1963, Pebbles Flintstone, Cartoon Character, Fred & Wilma's daughter, was the first time an animated baby was born.
In 1973, in a Brady Bunch episode called "Bobby's Hero", Bobby upsets his parents and teachers when he makes a hero of Jesse James; Mike and Carol are asked to meet with Bobby's principal when their youngest son plays at being Jesse James at school. Mike sets out to change his son's opinion of the western outlaw by exposing the truth about Jesse.
In 1973, Burt Sugarman's "The Midnight Special", TV Music, debut on NBC.
In 1974, "Pebbles & Bamm Bamm", TV Cartoon Show, returns on CBS.
In 1976, Impressionist Rich Little makes an impression on NBC execs and gets his own hour-long variety series, "The Rich Little Show." With a few real guest stars and a lot of guest stars voiced by the host, the show is silenced within six months.
In 1976, "The Honeymooners Second Honeymoon" aired.
In 1979, 9:30 p.m./ET "Hello, Larry" (NBC): The Alders are readily adjusting to Portland, but events at the girls' school suggest that Portland isn't quite ready for them -- or the spicier side of Larry's phone-in show. Larry: McLean Stevenson. Ruthie: Kim Richards. Diane: Donna Wilkes. Earl: George Memmoli. Olivia: Kerry Muir.
In 1982, (Feb 1 Central time because it was 11:30pm the day before this day at 12:30am Eastern time), David Letterman shakes up the talk-show format with NBC's "Late Night with David Letterman," featuring Stupid Pet Tricks, Top 10 Lists, Larry "Bud" Melman, Manny the Hippie and a whole lot more wacky, offbeat, weird and bizarre stuff.
In 1986, "National Geographic Explorer", TV Documentary, moved to TBS.
In 1986, "Peter The Great", TV Miniseries; began on NBC.
In 1986, "The Disney Sunday Movie", TV Anthology, returns on ABC.

Entertainment-Movies events on February 2nd

In 1893, the first motion-picture close-up was filmed at the Edison studio in West Orange, New Jersey, as cameraman William Dickson photographed comedian Fred Ott sneezing.
In 1914, "Making a Living" featuring Charlie Chaplin's first appearance in a Mack Sennett comedy, of which he will make 35 that year, was released.
In 1942, "Kings Row" starring Ronald Reagan, Ann Sheridan and Robert Cummings premiered at the Astor.
In 1942, Edmond O'Brien and Nancy Kelly divorced
In 1950, Carol Reed's "The Third Man" starring Joseph Cotten, Orson Welles, Alida Valli and Trevor Howard premiered at the Victoria.
In 1957, Elizabeth Taylor wed Mike Todd
In 1957, Elizabeth Taylor's third marriage (Mike Todd).
In 1958, Rita Hayworth wed James Hill
In 1966, Woody Allen wed Louise Lasser
In 1967, Walt Disney's movie "Monkeys, Go Home!" was released in movie theaters.
In 1986, Brenda Vaccaro wed Guy Hector
In 1987, in a poll conducted by "People" magazine, readers selected Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant as their favorite, all-time acting greats.

Entertainment-Radio events on February 2nd

In 1946, The Mutual Broadcasting System presented "Twenty Questions" for the first time on radio. No, it wasn't hosted by the guy who said he invented the lie detector (see above). Bill Slater was the master of ceremonies. The show moved to television in 1949.
In 1997, KSCA 101.9 in Los Angeles would air the station's final live "Dr. Demento" radio show before the station, which was purchased by the owners of two Spanish language stations, would too change to a Spanish format due to poor ratings of the album adult alternative format, though highly acclaimed. No station at press time has picked up either Demento or the AAA format.

Arts and Prose events on February 2nd

In 1802, first leopard exhibited in US, Boston (admission 25 cents).
In 1863, journalist Samuel Clemens became Mark Twain for first time when in Carson City, NV, sent a report into the Virginia City Enterprise.
In 1870, Mark Twain, 34, marries Olivia Langdon in Elmira, NY.

Music events on February 2nd

In 1937, Guy Lombardo and his orchestra recorded one of Guy's most famous tunes on this day. "Boo Hoo" was waxed on Victor records and became one of the group's all-time great hits.
In 1940, Frank Sinatra made his singing debut in Indianapolis with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.
In 1949, The first 45 RPM record was released.
In 1957, R.C., "Auctioneer" by Leroy VanDyke peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.
In 1957, R.C., "Banana Boat (Day-O)" by Harry Belafonte peaked at #5 on the pop singles chart; Stan Freberg covered it as a parody.
In 1957, R.C., "The Money Tree" by Patience & Prudence peaked at #73 on the pop singles chart.
In 1959, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper , and Richie Valens perform what is to be their last concert, at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. The next day all would die in a plane crash. Playing bass with the Crickets was future country star Waylon Jennings.
In 1959, R.C., "The All American Boy" by Bill Parsons (Bobby Bare) peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart.
In 1959, R.C., "La Bamba" by Richie Valens peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.
In 1959, R.C., "Nobody But You" by Dee Clark peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, Liberty Records was launched in Great Britian.
In 1963, R.C., "The Night Has A Thousand Eyes" by Bobby Vee peaked at #3 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., "Joy - Pt. 1" by Isaac Hayes peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., "Call To The Heart" by Giuffria peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., "Mistake No. 3" by Culture Club peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.
In 1991, R.C., "Just A Little Bit Longer" by Maxi Priest peaked at #62 on the pop singles chart.

Music-Easy events on February 2nd

In 1959, Frankie Avalon's "Venus" is released on Chancellor Records. It will become the teen idol's greatest hit.
In 1974, R.C., "The Way We Were" by Barbra Streisand peaked at #1 on the pop singles chart. It's from the movie of the same name. The film starred Streisand and Robert Redford.

Music-Rock events on February 2nd

In 1963, Helen Shapiro begins tour (Beatles are part of the undercard).
In 1969, Yoko is divorced from Tony Cox. Yoko is granted custody of Kyoko.
In 1974, Keith Emerson injures his hands when a rigged piano prematurely explodes during a concert in San Francisco. He suffers various cuts and a broken fingernail.
In 1979, Ex-Sex Pistol bass player Sid Vicious dies of a heroin overdose in the New York City apartment of his present girlfriend, Michelle Robinson. The death is ruled an accident. He was 21 years old.
In 1980, In honor of the first anniversary of the death of ex-Sex Pistol Sid Vicious, 1,000 punks march from London's Chelsea section to Hyde Park. Vicious' mother, Ann Beverly, was to have been at the head of the march, however, the night before she was sent to the hospital for a drug overdose.
In 1980, R.C., "Too Much Too Young" by the Specials peaked at #1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., "Don't Do Me Like That" by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers peaked at #10 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., "I Don't Want To Talk About It" by Rod Stewart peaked at #46 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., "Last Train To London" by ELO peaked at #39 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., "Sara" by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #7 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., "The Long Run" by Eagles peaked at #8 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., "Voices" by Cheap Trick peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., "You Know That I Love You" by Santana peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, REO Speedwagon, the journeyman band that almost found itself out of deal by the mid-70's, have the biggest album of the year with "Hi-Infidelity," as it goes platinum on this date. It reaches Number One and is there for a total of 14 weeks.
In 1981, Duran Duran's first single "Planet Earth" was released. The band took its name from the villian in the Jane Fonda movie "Barbarella."
In 1985, R.C., "Do It Again" by The Kinks peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., "I Want To Know What Love Is" by Foreigner peaked at #1 on the pop singles chart.
In 1991, R.C., "After The Rain" by Nelson peaked at #6 on the pop singles chart.
In 1991, R.C., "Candy" by Iggy Pop peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.

Music-Country events on February 2nd

In 1963, R.C., "It's Up To You" by Rick Nelson peaked at #6 on the pop singles chart.

Music-R 'n B / Dance events on February 2nd

In 1956, The Coasters signed to Atlantic Records. They would score 17 US hits before the end of 1961.
In 1959, The Coasters tune, "Charlie Brown", was released this day. The tune went to #2 and stayed there for three weeks, but didn't make it to the top spot of the charts. A catchy song ("Fee fee fi fi fo fo fum. I smell smoke in the auditorium..."), it was on the charts for a total of 12 weeks. And what song was at number one, preventing "Charlie Brown" from reaching the top, you ask? "Venus", by Frankie Avalon.
In 1974, R.C., "Wang Dang Doodle" by Pointer Sisters peaked at #61 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., "Cruisin'" by Smokey Robinson peaked at #4 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., "Deja Vu" by Dionne Warwick peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart. "Deja Vu" by Dionne Warwick peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart. "Deja Vu" by Dionne Warwick peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart. "Deja Vu" by Dionne Warwick peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart. "Deja Vu" by Dionne Warwick peaked... (!!!!KABOOOM!!!!)
In 1980, R.C., "Do You Love What I Feel" by Rufus and Chaka peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., "Don't Let Go" by Isaac Hayes peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., "Easy Lover" by Philip Bailey & Phil Collins peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., "I Would Die 4 U" by Prince & The Revolution peaked at #8 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., "Love Light In Flight" by Stevie Wonder peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., "Operator" by Midnight Star peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., "This Is My Night" by Chaka Khan peaked at #60 on the pop singles chart.
In 1991, R.C., "I Don't Know Anybody Else" by Black Box peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1991, R.C., "I'm Not In Love" by Will To Power peaked at #7 on the pop singles chart.
In 1991, R.C., "Just Another Dream" by Cathy Dennis peaked at #9 on the pop singles chart.
In 1991, R.C., "Melt In Your Mouth" by Candyman peaked at #69 on the pop singles chart.

Sports events on February 2nd

In 1892, the longest boxing match under modern rules went 77 rounds in Nameoki, Illinois between Harry Sharpe and Frank Crosby.
In 1912, Frederick R. Law parachuted from the torch of the Statue of Liberty in a stunt filmed by Pathe News.
In 1949, Ben Hogan suffered a fractured pelvis, broken collarbone and other injuries when his car hit a bus. During surgery a blood clot formed in his leg leading to speculation that he would never play golf again. He did, and well, but his career was shortened.
In 1960, Michale Eufemia sinks 625 balls in pool match without a miss.
In 1962, the first pole vault over 16' (4.88 m) was done by John Uelses with 16 1/4' (Melrose Games).
In 1992, Danny Everett runs world record 400m indoor (45.02 sec).
In 1992, Kieren Perkins swims world record 1500m freestyle (14:32.40).

Sports-Baseball events on February 2nd

In 1876, Professional baseball's senior loop - the National League - was born. The eight charter members were Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Hartford, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Louisville.
In 1900, Baseball's American League formed.
In 1913, Jim Thorpe signed a pro baseball contract with the New York Giants on this day. He had problems, later (after winning in the Olympics in Berlin), for forgetting to tell anyone that he was a pro athlete. "But it was in all the papers," he might have said...
In 1943, After experimenting with a vest worn over knit jerseys, the Cubs return to conventional baggy flannels for 1943. The outfitting change saves the organization $2,000 on the cost for uniforms.
In 1944, The leagues meet at New York to discuss postwar action. They decide players with war service will be guaranteed 30 days of trial at pay and restrictions of their release or assignment. Military service will count as playing time.
In 1969, Pitchers Stan Coveleski and Waite Hoyt are voted into the Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee.
In 1987, Dennis Leonard, after four knee operations, decided to retire from professional baseball. Leonard, 35, was a three-time 20-game winner.
In 1989, NL announces Yanks' broadcaster Bill White will be first black president.

Sports-Football events on February 2nd

In 1913, NY football Giants signed Jim Thorpe.
In 1959, "It's not how you win, it's how you play the game." Famous words from Vince Lombardi, head coach of the Green Bay Packers, who, on this day, signed a five-year contract with the club that made the 'green-and-yellow' a team of destiny in the 1960s.
In 1959, Vince Lombardi signs a 5 year contract to coach the Green Bay Packers.
In 1991, New York businessman Robert Tisch purchased a 50 percent interest in the New York Giants from Mrs. Helen Mara Nugent and her children, Tim Mara and Maura Mara Concannon.
In 1992, NFC beats AFC 21-15 in the pro bowl.
In 1996, The Canadian Football League champion Stallions announced they were leaving Baltimore for Montreal, bringing to an end a failed American experiment. The league's other American-based teams in San Antonio, Shreveport, Memphis and Birmingham had folded.

Sports-College events on February 2nd

In 1954, Bevo Francis, Rio Grande College, scores 113 pts in basketball game.
In 1970, Pete Maravich becomes first to score 3,000 college basketball points.

Sports-Basketball events on February 2nd

In 1967, a second professional basketball league was formed by representatives of the NBA -- the American Basketball Association.
In 1968, Marked the birth of the American Basketball Association (ABA). The league, which featured a red, white and blue ball, was an offshoot of the popular NBA and had some of the most popular players in the sport, such as Julius "Doctor" Erving, George "Iceman" Gervin, Artis Gilmore, Billy Cunningham, Billy Melchionni and many others.
In 1984, Ralph Sampson, one of the Houston Rockets 'Twin Towers', was named Rookie of the Month in the National Basketball Association. To earn the honor, Sampson averaged 24.4 points, 12 rebounds and 2.43 blocked shots per game during the month of January. In addition, Sampson became the only rookie (up to that time) to be named to the NBA's All-Star Game.

Sports-Hockey events on February 2nd

In 1977, Toronto's Ian Turnbull scores 5 goals, NHL Record for a defenseman.

Weird and Other events on February 2nd

In 1922, it was 2:22:22 on 2/2/22.
In 1926, 3 men danced the Charleston for 22 1/2 hours.
In 1964, GiJoe, debuts as a popular American boy's toy.

My events on February 2nd

In 1997, D.T. was seen live on TV on KCAL channel 9 as part of the KSCA candlelight vigil while helping the many AAA fans bring attention to the adult rock music format, just seven days after he appearred on a San Diego TV station on a news program.

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Captain, I'm beginning to understand why you Earthmen enjoy gambling. No matter how carefully one computes the odds of success, there is still a certain exhilaration in the risk. -- Spock, "Patterns of Force," stardate 2534.7.

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I urge you, Captain Picard, surrender. Consider the men and women you would lead into a lost cause. If the cause is just and honorable, they are prepared to give their lives. Are you prepared to die today, Tomalak? -- Star Trek. Tomalak and Picard, "The Defector"