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People on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997: birthdates

Gloria Allred: 1941 (is 56 in 1997, 57 in 1998)
Feminist, Attorney/Lawyer
Moises Alou: 1966 (is 31 in 1997, 32 in 1998)
MLB Outfielder
Alan Autry: 1952 (is 45 in 1997, 46 in 1998)?
TV Actor, NFL Quarterback, RN:Carlos Brown; In the Heat of the Night's Lt./Dep. Bubba Skinner; ex-Green Bay Packer; some say b. Jul 31, 1952 (is 45 in 1997)
Andrea Barber: 1976 (is 21 in 1997, 22 in 1998)
TV Actress, Soap Actress, Days of Our Lives' Carrie Brady, Full House's Kimmy Gibber
Paul Barrere: 1948 (is 49 in 1997, 50 in 1998)
Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, of Little Feat, sessionist with Robert Palmer, Bonnie Raitt, and others
Fontella Bass: 1940 (is 57 in 1997, 58 in 1998)
Rhythm and Blues Singer, Pianist, Organist, Rescue Me
Laura Branigan: 1957 (is 40 in 1997, 41 in 1998)
Pop Singer, TV/Movie Actress, b. in Brewster, N.Y.; Gloria
Betty Buckley: 1947 (is 50 in 1997, 51 in 1998)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Singer, Dancer, b. in Big Springs, TX; Eight is Enough's Sandra Sue Abbott 'Abby' Bradford; 1776, Pippin, Cats, Drood, Sunset Blvd.'s Norma Desmond
Neil Clark: 1955 (is 42 in 1997, 43 in 1998)
Rock & Roll Guitarist, of Lloyd Clark & the Commotions
Vince Clarke: 1961 (is 36 in 1997, 37 in 1998)?
New Wave Keybordist, Synthesizer, Composer/Songwriter, English, of Yazoo, Assembly, Depeche Mode, Erasure; some say b. Jul 3, 1960 (is 37 in 1997)
Michael Cole: 1945 (is 52 in 1997, 53 in 1998)
TV Actor, Soap Actor, b. in Madison, WI; The Mod Squad's Pete Cochran, General Hospital's Harlan Barrett
Mike Corby: 1955 (is 42 in 1997, 43 in 1998)
Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, Keyboardist, English, of The Babys
Tom Cruise: 1962 (is 35 in 1997, 36 in 1998)
Movie Actor, Cartoon Voicist, b. in Syracuse, N.Y.; ex-Brat Pack; RN:Thomas Cruise Mapother IV; Mimi Rogers', then Nicole Kidman's hubby; Risky Business, Top Gun, Color of Money, Days of Thunder, Rain Man, A Few Good Men, The Firm, Interview With The Vampire; Captain Planet (1st 6 shows), Mission Impossible (1996), Jerry MaGuire
Taylor Dayne: 1962 (is 35 in 1997, 36 in 1998)
Pop Singer, b. in Long Island, N.Y.; RN:Lesley Wonderman; some also say b. 1963, This Day In Rock listed 3/7 and 7/3.
Judith Durham: 1943 (is 54 in 1997, 55 in 1998)
Folk Performer, Singer, Australian, lead of The Seekers
Jean-Claude Duvalier: 1951 (is 46 in 1997, 47 in 1998)
Head of State, ex-Haitian pres-for-life, son of Papa Doc; aka Baby Doc
Pete Fountain: 1930 (is 67 in 1997, 68 in 1998)
Jazz Musician, Clarinetist, b. in New Orleans; Lawrence Welk Show's dixieland clarinetist
Thomas Gibson: 1962 (is 35 in 1997, 36 in 1998)
TV/Movie Actor, Chicago Hope's Dr. Daniel Nyland
Damon Harris: 1950 (is 47 in 1997, 48 in 1998)
HALL OF FAMER, Rhythm and Blues Singer, of The Temptations
Danny Heep: 1957 (is 40 in 1997, 41 in 1998)
MLB Player
Keri Houlihan: 1975 (is 22 in 1997, 23 in 1998)
Actress, Our House's Molly Witherspoon
Matt Keough: 1955 (is 42 in 1997, 43 in 1998)
MLB Player
Johnny Lee: 1945 (is 52 in 1997, 53 in 1998)?
Country Singer, Songwriter, b. in Texas City; Honky-Tonk; LN:Ham; Charlene Tilton's ex-; AP says 7-3-46; some say b. Jul 3, 1946 (is 51 in 1997), or b. Jul 4, 1946 (is 51 in 1997)
Stephen Morgan: 1960 (is 37 in 1997, 38 in 1998)
Singer, Bassist, Australian, of Icehouse
Lindsey Ann Neidenfuer: 1989 (is 8 in 1997, 9 in 1998)
Celebrity Daughter, Judy Landers & Tom's girl
Warren Newson: 1964 (is 33 in 1997, 34 in 1998)
MLB Player
Stephen Pearcy: 1959 (is 38 in 1997, 39 in 1998)?
Heavy Metal Singer/Guitarist, Songwriter, RATT Lead singer, Taboo, Arcade; some say b. Jul 3, 1960 (is 37 in 1997)
Susan Penhaligon: 1949 (is 48 in 1997, 49 in 1998)
Actress
Jeff Phillips: 1968 (is 29 in 1997, 30 in 1998)
TV/Soap Actor, Guiding Light's Hart Jessup; Adventures of Brisco County Jr.'s Whip Morgan
Tucker Danforth Quayle: 1974 (is 23 in 1997, 24 in 1998)
Celebrity Son, Dan's son
Ken Russell: 1927 (is 70 in 1997, 71 in 1998)
Movie Producer/Director, Dramatist/Playwright, English, b. in Southhampton; expert in shock films
Gary Ryan: 1964 (is 33 in 1997, 34 in 1998)
Rock & Roll Bassist, of Joan Jett
Harrison H. "Jack" Schmitt: 1935 (is 62 in 1997, 63 in 1998)
Senator, Astronaut, Apollo 17
Kurtwood Smith: 1942 (is 55 in 1997, 56 in 1998)
Actor, New Adv's of Beans Baxter's Mr. Sue, leader of U.G.L.I., Renegades, Rambo III, Robocop
Jan Smithers: 1949 (is 48 in 1997, 49 in 1998)
TV Actress, b. in North Hollywood; WKRP in Cincinnati's Bailey Quarters; James Brolin's wife
Tom Stoppard: 1937 (is 60 in 1997, 61 in 1998)
Dramatist/Playwright, Czech, RN:Thomas Straussler; Empire Of The Sun, The Real Thing
Frank Tanana: 1953 (is 44 in 1997, 45 in 1998)
MLB Pitcher, Detroit Tigers fame; over 2000 strikeouts
Jay Tarses: 1939 (is 58 in 1997, 59 in 1998)
Actor, Comedy Writer, Producer, of the (Tom) Patchett & Tarses writing team of Carol Burnett, Bob Newhart, & Tony Randall Shows; Open All Night, The Duck Factory
Aaron Tippin: 1958 (is 39 in 1997, 40 in 1998)
Country Singer
Hunter Tylo: 1962 (is 35 in 1997, 36 in 1998)
Soap Actress, Model, All My Children's Robin, Bold & the Beautiful's Dr. Taylor Hayes Forrester; RN:Deborah Hunter then Morehart
Greg Vaughn: 1965 (is 32 in 1997, 33 in 1998)
MLB Outfielder
Johnnie Wilder: 1949 (is 48 in 1997, 49 in 1998)
Rhythm and Blues Singer, of Heatwave
Montel Williams: 1956 (is 41 in 1997, 42 in 1998)
TV Talk Show Host, Journalist
Andreas Wisniewski: 1959 (is 38 in 1997, 39 in 1998)
Movie Actor, West German, Living Daylights

People on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997: birth anniversaries

Louise Allbritton: 1920=d.Feb 16, 1979 (was 58)
Actress, Panelist, I've Got a Secret
John Mason Brown: 1900=d.1969
Critic, Essayist, Lecturer, American, Drama; TV Personality
Earl L. Butz: 1909=d.????
Government Official, US Secretary of Agriculture (1971-76); a real Butzpresumed deceased
Leon Errol: 1881=d.Oct 12, 1951 (was 70)
Movie Actor, Comedian, Dancer, Vaudevillan, Australian, Ziegfeld Follies
Samuel Huntington: 1731=d.Jan 5, 1796 (was 64)
Judge/Jurist, Governor, Revolutionary, Declaration of Independence signer; prez of Continental Congress, CT gov
Mississippi John Hurt: 1893?=d.Nov 2, 1966 (was 74)
Blues Performer, Folk Performer, Singer/Guitarist; some say b. Mar 8, 1892
Dorothy Kilgallen: 1913=d.Nov 8, 1965 (was 52)
Columnist, Panelist, Journalist, What's My Line
King Louis XI Of France: 1423=d.????
King, reigned 1461-83
Doris Lloyd: 1896=d.May 21, 1968 (was 71)
Actress
David Lynch: 1929=d.Jan 2, 1981 (was 51)
HALL OF FAMER, Singer, of The Platters
George Sanders: 1906=d.Apr 25, 1972 (was 65)
TV/Movie Actor, Russian, one of the movies' classiest scoundrels; Batman's Mr. Freeze; Tom Conway's brother; d. suicide

People on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997: death anniversaries

Jim Backus: 1989 (was 76)/b.Feb 25, 1913
TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voicist, Comedian, b. in Cleveland, OH; RFN:James Gilmour; I Married Joan's Judge Bradley Stevens; Jim Backus Show's Mike O'Toole; Gilligan's Island's Thurston Howell III; Mr. Magoo voicist; Blondie's J.C. Dithers
James Daly: 1978 (was 59)/b.Oct 23, 1918
TV/Stage Actor, b. in Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Studio One, Omnibus, Medical Center's Dr. Paul Lochner; Hope Newell's hubby, Tyne & Timothy's dad
Gabriel Dell: 1988 (was 68)/b.Oct 7, 1919?
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, RN:Gabriel Gabe Del Vecchio; orig Bowery Boy, Dead End Kid; Steve Allen reg, Corner Bar; some say b. Oct 4, 1919, b. Oct 7, 1920, b. Oct 7, 1921, or b. Oct 7, 1923
"Curly" Joe De Rita: 1993 (was 83)/b.Jul 12, 1909
Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Vaudevillan, RN:Joseph Wardell; The Three Stooges' Curly Joe 1959-65, replacing Joe Besser and became the second and last of the Shemp replacements.
Don "Big D" Drysdale: 1993 (was 56)/b.Jul 23, 1936
HALL OF FAMER, Baseball Announcer, MLB Pitcher, Brooklyn & L.A. Dodger with 209-169 record, in 5 World Series, 9 NL All-Star Teams; Monday Night Baseball; most consecutive shutout innings (58) in '68; Cy Young 1962
Dustin Farnum: 1929 (was 59)/b.May 27, 1870
Actor
Richard "Pancho" Gonzalez: 1995 (was 67)/b.May 9, 1928
HALL OF FAMER, Tennis Player, had a bad temper; b. in Los Angeles; won consecutive U.S. Championships in 1947-48 before turning pro at 21; dominated pro tour from 1950-61; in 1969 at age 41, played longest Wimbledon match ever (5:12) beating Charlie Pasarell 22-24,1-6,16-14,6-3,11-9.
Henrietta "Hetty" Green: 1916 (was 80)/b.Nov 21, 1835
Zillionaire, Financier, NN:Witch of Wall Street
Joel Chandler Harris: 1908 (was 59)/b.Dec 9, 1848
Short Story Writer, Editor, Uncle Remus stories
Alfred Harvey: 1994 (was 80)/b.yr unknown O.S.
ComicStrip Cartoonist, Harvey World Famous Comics featured such characters as Casper the Friendly Ghost and Richie Rich
Theodor Herzl: 1904 (was 44)/b.May 2, 1860
Writer, Hungarian, Founder of Modern Zionism
Lew Hoad: 1994 (was 59)/b.Nov 23, 1934
HALL OF FAMER, Tennis Player, Australian, Wimbledon 1953, 56
Brian Jones: 1969 (was 27)/b.Feb 28, 1942
HALL OF FAMER, Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist, Keyboardist, Saxophonist, Percussionist, Clarinetist, Xylophonist, Flutist, Harp, Zitarist, English, Harpsichord; Koto; Marimbas; RN:Lewis Brian Hopkins Jones; of The Rolling Stones
Ross Martin: 1981 (was 61)/b.Mar 22, 1920
TV/Movie Actor, Polish, RN:Martin Rosenblatt; Mr. Lucky, The Wild Wild West's Artemus Gordon
Fred "Mississippi" McDowell: 1972 (was 68)/b.Jan 12, 1904
Blues Performer, Singer/Guitarist
Jim Morrison: 1971 (was 27)/b.Dec 8, 1943
HALL OF FAMER, Rock & Roll Singer, Songwriter, NN:The Lizard King; Doors' lead singer; FN:James Douglas; d. heart failure in Paris
Rudy Vallee: 1986 (was 85)/b.Jul 28, 1901
Crooner, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Writer, Bandleader, Comedian, Clarinetist, Composer, Music Publisher, Saxophonist, b. in Island Pond, VT; RN:Hubert Prior Rudy Vallee; Famous of the 20-30s; Batman's Evil Lord Phogg; d. while watching the Statue of Liberty Centennial ceremonies

General events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1806, Michael Keens exhibits the first cultivated strawberry.
In 1819, the first savings bank in the U.S. (Bank of Savings in NYC) opened its doors.
In 1884, Dow Jones publishes its first average of U.S. stocks in the Customer's Afternoon Letter, forerunner of The Wall Street Journal.
In 1945, the first Fords roll off the assembly line since the shut-down for war production on Feb. 10, 1942.
In 1947, 50 years ago, 252,288 people (record) pass through Grand Central Station, NYC.
In 1981, NYC transit fare rises from 60 cents to 75 cents, new brass Y-cut-out token.
In 1991, former corporate enemies Apple Computer and IBM publicly joined forces in a broad pact to swap technologies and develop new machines.

Government and Politics on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1608, the city of Quebec was founded by Samuel de Champlain.
In 1852, Congress authorizes US's second mint (San Francisco, Calif).
In 1890, Idaho was admitted to the Union as the 43rd state.
In 1912, President Hoover announced that due to a combination of hot weather and sore fingers, he would wait until September to resume shaking hands.
In 1962, Algeria became independent after 132 years of French rule as the Algerian Revolution against French ends (Algeria gains ind on 7/5). French President Charles de Gaulle proclaims Algeria's independence.
In 1984, the Supreme Court rules Jaycees may be forced to admit women as members.
In 1985, The United States and the Soviet Union announced that President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev would hold their first summit in late November, in Geneva.
In 1986, President Reagan presided over a gala ceremony in New York Harbor that saw the relighting of the renovated Statue of Liberty.
In 1989, the Supreme Court puts restraints on a woman's right to a abortion by giving the states the right to restrict abortions.
In 1992, 5 years ago, Mass Senator Ted Kennedy marries Victoria Reggie (38).

War, Crime and Disaster events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1754, George Washington surrenders Fort Necessity to the French, the first battle of the French and Indian War.
In 1775, General George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts.
In 1776, the Continental Congress provides a wartime incentive to promote warship construction on Lake Champlain ($37 2/3 a month and a half pint of rum a day).
In 1814, Americans capture Fort Erie, Canada.
In 1815, the Treaty with Algiers is signed and American prisoners are returned.
In 1861, Colonel Jackson receives his commission as brigadier general.
In 1863, the eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment, comprised of many Clevelanders, causes the first faltering of Pickett's Charge. The undermanned regiment inflicts a complete rout of two rebel brigades (outnumber 8 to 1) on the left flank of the advancing force.
In 1863, the three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, ended in a major victory for the North as Confederate troops retreated.
In 1864, Battle of Chattahoochie River, GA [until Jul 9].
In 1864, Harpers Ferry, WV - Federals evacuate in face of Early's advance.
In 1871, Jesse James robs bank in Corydon, Iowa ($45,000).
In 1898, American troops take the deserted Wake Island on their way to the Philippines.
In 1898, the U.S. Navy defeated a Spanish fleet in the harbor at Santiago, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War.
In 1915, US military forces occupy Haiti, remain until 1934.
In 1916, first of 3 fatal shark attacks occurred near NJ shore (4 die).
In 1920, Royal Air Force holds an air display at Hendon, England.
In 1930, the U.S. Veterans Administration was created by Congress.
In 1940, British Royal Navy sinks French fleet in North Africa.
In 1941, Stalin calls for scorched earth policy.
In 1942, Germany troop march into Sebastopol.
In 1943, Liberator bombers sinks U-628.
In 1944, during World War II, Soviet forces recaptured Minsk in 'Battle of the Hedgerows' in Normandy
In 1950, American and North Korean forces clashed for the first time in the Korean War.
In 1956, President Eisenhower authorizes the CIA's first U-2 flight over Russia (the first is flown the next day).
In 1968, the lowest temperature ever experienced in Cleveland in the month of July is recorded, 41 degrees.
In 1976, Israel launched its daring mission to rescue about a hundred passengers and Air France crew members being held at Entebbe Airport in Uganda by pro-Palestinian hijackers.
In 1988, the U.S.S. Vincennes in Strait of Hormoez shot down an Iran Airbus A300 jetliner over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 passengers and crew, after the crew of the Vincennes erroneously identified the plane as an Iranian F-14 fighter.
In 1992, 5 years ago, the first U.S. Air Force C-130 from Operation Provide Promise arrived in the besieged Bosnian capital of Sarajevo.
In 1994, Thirty-one people died in three separate crashes on Texas highways.
In 1995, 25-year-old Eric Alkinson leaps from the Golden Gate Bridge, becoming the 1,000th known suicide. (The first, H.B. Wobbler, 47, jumped three months after the it opened in 1937.).

Human Achievement and Science events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1841, John Couch Adams decided to determine the position of an unknown planet by the irregularities it causes in the motion of Uranus.
In 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry reaches Japan.
In 1861, the Pony Express arrived in San Francisco with overland letters from New York.
In 1886, Karl Benz drove the first automobile in the world in Mannheim, Germany, reaching a top speed of 10 mph; a traffic cop stopped him and cited him with a speeding ticket. (RIMSHOT).
In 1898, Joshua Slocum became the first person to complete a solo circumnavigation of the earth.
In 1929, foam rubber is developed at the Dunlop Latex Development Laboratories.
In 1939, Ernst Heinkel demonstrates 800-kph rocket plane to Hitler.
In 1987, 10 years ago, two men became the first hot-air balloon travelers to cross the Atlantic. British millionaire Richard Branson and Swedish-born Per Lindstrand, the balloon's designer, were forced to jump into the sea as their craft went down off the coast of Scotland.

Entertainment events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1991, Donald Trump gave Marla Maples a 7.45 karat diamond ring.

Entertainment-TV events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1952, "Mr. Peepers", TV Comedy; debut on NBC.
In 1954, "Stage Show", TV Music; debut on CBS.
In 1955, "Chance Of A Lifetime", TV Game Show; moved to ABC.
In 1956, "The Kaiser Aluminum Hour", TV Anthology; debut on NBC.
In 1958, "Buckskin", TV Western Drama; debut on NBC.
In 1958, "The Andy Williams Show", TV Variety; moved to ABC (later on CBS & NBC).
In 1965, Trigger, Roy Rogers' horse, died at the age of 33. He was stuffed and remains at the Roy Rogers Museum in California.
In 1974, "Tony Orlando And Dawn", TV Variety; debut on CBS.
In 1977, 20 years ago, "Lanigan's Rabbi", TV Crime Drama; last aired on NBC.
In 1978, "The New Tic Tac Dough", TV Game Show, debut on CBS.
In 1985, CBS announced it would buy back 21 percent of its own stock to thwart cable mogul Ted Turner's takeover.
In 1995, "Dream On" TV Comedy last aired on Fox, but continued on HBO.

Entertainment-Movies events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1950, Bette Davis divorced William Sherry
In 1951, Alfred Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train" starring Farley Granger and Robert Walker opened at the Warner Theater.
In 1963, "The Great Escape" starring Steve McQueen, Richard Attenbborough, James Garner, Charles Bronson, James Coburn, David McCallum and Donald Pleasance premiered in Los Angeles area theaters.
In 1973, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton announced their separation.
In 1976, Goldie Hawn wed Bill Hudson
In 1983, Richard Burton wed Sally Hay
In 1985, the first installment of the "Back To The Future" triology starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd opened in theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1989, The movie "Batman," set record of quickest $100 million (10 days).
In 1990, "Die Hard 2" starring Bruce Willis opened in theaters.
In 1991, "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger opened in theaters in the U.S.A. (or 1992?)
In 1994, Liam Neeson & Natasha Richardson, Marriage.
In 1996, the movie "Phenomenon" starring John Travolta and Kyra Sedgwick was released in the movie theaters in USA.
In 1997, "Contempt," re-release of Jean-Luc Godard's 1963 classic with Brigitte Bardot.

Entertainment-Radio events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1940, Abbott and Costello made their radio debut on NBC, replacing comedian Fred Allen for the remainder of the summer.
In 1978, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the F.C.C. was within its authority to reprimand New York radio station WBAI-FM for broadcasting a George Carlin comedy routine titled "Filthy Words" or "The Seven Dirty Words You Cannot Say On Television."
In 1992, 5 years ago, Gary Dell'Abate (Howard Stern Show) marries Mary.

Arts and Prose events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1895, Start of Sherlock Holmes "The Adventure of Black Peter" (BG).

Music events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1937, 60 years ago, "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down" hits #1 on the pop singles chart by Russ Morgan.
In 1948, R.C., "Woody Woodpecker" by Kay Kyser & Orchestra peaked at #1 on the pop singles chart and stayed there for six weeks.
In 1969, 78,000 attend Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI.
In 1971, R.C., "Treat Her Like A Lady" by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose peaked at #3 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "Don't You Want Me Baby" by Human League peaked at #1 on the pop singles chart.
In 1994, After a 11-month absence, Dr. Demento reappears on KLIT-FM (KSCA) 101.9, an adult album alternative format station.

Music-Easy events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1959, R.C., "Dream Lover" by Bobby Darin peaked at #1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., "Double Lovin'" by The Osmonds peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "Rosanna" by Toto peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

Music-Rock events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1964, the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, the Kingsmen, and Peter and Gordon starred in "The Million Dollar Man" Party taking place in Hawaii. Lee Majors couldn't join in yet, or they have to change the title to the "Six Million Dollar Man" party. (RIMSHOT).
In 1965, R.C., "For Your Love" by The Yardbirds peaked at #6 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., "Seventh Son" by Johnny Rivers peaked at #7 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., "Shakin' All Over" by Guess Who? peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, ex-Rolling Stone Brian Jones was found dead at the bottom of his swimming pool at his mansion in England near Hartfield (Cotchford Farms); he had left the Stones a few weeks earlier. At one of his drug trials, a psychiatrist told the court that Brian had suicidal tendancies.
In 1971, the Doors' lead singer Jim Morrison died of a heart attack in the bath of his Paris home at 27; his death was not announced for six days; he was already buried by that time; he quit music a few months earlier to become a poet; he is buried in a Paris cemetary with the epitaph "James Morrison, Poet."
In 1973, David Bowie announced he was retiring from live stage work of Hammersmith Odeon in London at the end of his Ziggy Stardust tour.
In 1976, Brian Wilson appearred with the Beach Boys for the first time in 12 years.
In 1981, "(Si Si) Je Sui Un Rock Star," a solo 45 from Bill Wyman, was released on his own Ripple label (distributed by A&M) and becomes a hit in Europe.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "I Want Candy" by Bow Wow Wow peaked at #62 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "Happy Talk" by Captain Sensible peaked at #1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "After The Glitter Fades" by Stevie Nicks peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "Angel In Blue" by J. Geils Band peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "Caught Up In You" by 38 Special peaked at #10 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "Dancing In The Street" by Van Halen peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "Island Of Lost Souls" by Blondie peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "Play The Game Tonight" by Kansas peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "Right Kind Of Love" by Quarterflash peaked at #56 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "This Man Is Mine" by Heart peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "What Do All The People Know" by The Monroes peaked at #59 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "What Kind Of Fool Am I" by Rick Springfield peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.
In 1993, R.C., "Walking In My Shoes" by Depeche Mode peaked at #69 on the pop singles chart.

Music-Country events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1960, Vernon Presley (father of Elvis) weds Dee Alliot.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "Take Me Down" by Alabama peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.

Music-R 'n B / Dance events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1957, 40 years ago, Ray Charles first album (self-titled) was released.
In 1971, R.C., "Never Can Say Goodbye" by Isaac Hayes peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, 15 years ago, R.C., "Forget Me Nots" by Patrice Rushen peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1993, R.C., "Back Seat (Of My Jeep)" by L.L. Cool J. peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.
In 1993, R.C., "Dre Day" by Dr. Dre peaked at #8 on the pop singles chart.
In 1993, R.C., "Humps For The Blvd." by Rodney -O- and Joe Cooley peaked at #84 on the pop singles chart.

Sports events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1920, William T Tilden wins Wimbledon.
In 1931, two days after the Cleveland Stadium is opened, a world heavyweight boxing championship between Max Schmeling and Young Stribling inaugurates the facility.
In 1951, Sam Snead wins PGA golf tournament.
In 1953, Victor Seixas wins Wimbledon.
In 1954, Maureen Connolly wins Wimbledon.
In 1982, 15 years ago, Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert Lloyd at Wimbeldon.
In 1983, Calvin Smith of US becomes the fastest man alive (36.25 kph for 100 m).
In 1983, tennis star John McEnroe regained the men's singles title at Wimbledon, defeating unseeded Chris Lewis of New Zealand in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2. A day earlier Martina Navratilova captured the women's title with a 6-0, 6-3 victory over Andrea Jaeger. Martina Navratilova won the women's title.
In 1989, 25-yr-old Raul Alcala became the first Mexican to win a stage of the Tour de France bicycle competition; He captured the third leg, with a time of 6 hrs, 34 min, 7 sec for 150 miles.
In 1993, Steffi Graf wins Wimbledon.
In 1994, Pete Sampras defeated Goran Ivanisevic to win the Wimbledon men's championship, 7-6, 7-6, 6-0.

Sports-Baseball events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1888, NY Giant pitcher Rube Marquard ties record of 19 game win-streak.
In 1904, the Philadelphia Phillies snapped the New York Giants' 18-game winning streak with a 6-5 10-inning victory.
In 1911, Ty Cobb hits in his 40th straight game. Does not get a hit next day.
In 1912, Rube Marquard of the New York Giants ran his season record to 19-0 with a 2-1 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers. His winning streak ended five days later against the Chicago Cubs.
In 1932, John McGraw retires from baseball.
In 1932, first Sunday game at Fenway Park, Yanks beat Red Sox 13-2.
In 1935, Tony Cuccinello of the Dodgers and his brother Al for the Giants both homered, marking the first time in major league history that brothers on opposing teams hit home runs in the same game. Brooklyn beat New York 14-4.
In 1937, 60 years ago, Frank DeMaree of Chicago went 6-for-7 in the first game of a double-header which the Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 13-12 in 14 innings. DeMaree had three doubles and three singles. The Cubs won the second game 9-7 and DeMaree had two more singles.
In 1937, 60 years ago, Hal Trosky hit three home runs to pace the Cleveland Indians to a 14-4 victory over the St. Louis Browns.
In 1939, Johnny Mize of St. Louis hit two home runs, a triple and a double, leading the Cardinals to a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
In 1947, 50 years ago, Larry Doby signs with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first black player in the American League. He struck out as a pinchhitter as Cleveland lost 6-5 to the White Sox.
In 1965, Phillies Dick Allen & Frank Thomas get into a fight during practice.
In 1966, Brave pitcher Tony Cloninger, is first NL to hit 2 grand slams in a game.
In 1968, the Cleveland Indians' Luis Tiant sets the club record for the most outs in an extra inning game (19).
In 1970, Calif Angels Clyde Wright no-hits Oakland A's, 8-0.
In 1973, Brothers Jim & Gaylord Perry face each other for only time, Tigers beat Indians 5-4, as Gaylord loses.
In 1987, 10 years ago, NY Met Darryl Strawberry threatens teammates Wally Backman & Lee Mazzilli for criticizing his play.
In 1994, the Cleveland Indians retire Larry Doby's number 14.
In 1996, Alex Ochos of the Mets hit for the cycle against Philadelphia.

Weird and Other events on Thursday, July 3rd, 1997

In 1988, Rocky Kenover set a record by making 403 parachute jumps within 24 hours; one jump every three minutes including the time it took for the airplane to reach an altitude of 1,200 feet. Rocky's staff consisted of 50 parachute packers, seven airplanes, and ten pilots.

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Today's 'Confused-Us' Saying...
"lose weight - eat stuff you hate."

Today's Smiley Tip...
" :-O - uh oh"

They Do It...
"CROSSCOUNTRY RUNNERS do it in open fields"

Random Thoughts...
"Modem: What landscapers do to dem lawns."

Another Random Thought...
"I can't seem to find time to procrastinate ..."

Silll Another Random Thought...
"Insert inevitable trivial witticism of your choice."

Yet Another Random Thought...
"2 + 2 = 4 (for the time being)."

Murphy's Law of the Day...
"If anything can go wrong, it will."

Oxymoronic oxymoron...
"Canadian culture"

Computer Tagline...
"Spelling checkers at maximum! Fire!"

Today's Computer Daffynition...
Program: (n.) that which manipulates symbols rapidly with unforseen results.
Also: a bug's way of perpetuating bugs.

Today's Computer Tag Line...
At a funeral, the Real Programmer is the one saying "Poor George, And he
almost had the Sort Routine working before the coronary."

Today's Blonde Joke...
Q: Why don't the Swiss approve of artificial insemination?
A: They don't like the idea of using someone else's leftovers.

Today's Light Bulb Joke...
Q: How many college football players does it take to change a light bulb?
A: One, and he gets three credits for it.

Today's Star Trek (tm) Quote...
Uncontrolled power will turn even saints into savages. And we can all be counted on to live down to our lowest impulses. -- Parmen, "Plato's Stepchildren," stardate 5784.3.

Today's Star Trek TNG (tm) Quote...
Purpose for exterior drapings, father? It is an accepted custom that we wear clothing. -- Star Trek. Lal and Data, "The Offspring"