DT's All Kinds Of History Sunday, August 24th, 1997

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People on Sunday, August 24th, 1997: birthdates

Colin Angus: 1961 (is 36 in 1997, 37 in 1998)?
Modern Rock Performer, of The Shamen; some say b. Aug 17, 1961 (is 36 in 1997)
Kenny Baker: 1934 (is 63 in 1997, 64 in 1998)
Movie Actor, English, Star Wars' R2-D2
Richard Bangs: 1950 (is 47 in 1997, 48 in 1998)
Businessperson, started the world's largest adventure travel company
Mark "Bedders" Bedford: 1961 (is 36 in 1997, 37 in 1998)
Rock & Roll Bassist, English, of Madness
Jim Brady: 1944 (is 53 in 1997, 54 in 1998)
Singer, of The Sandpipers; Guantanamera; some say b. 1937
John Bush: 1963 (is 34 in 1997, 35 in 1998)
Rock & Roll Musician, of Anthrax
Jim Capaldi: 1944 (is 53 in 1997, 54 in 1998)
Rock & Roll Drummer, Singer, Percussionist, Songwriter, English, of Traffic, soloist
Joe Chambers: 1942 (is 55 in 1997, 56 in 1998)?
Singer, Guitarist, of The Chambers Bros; some say b. Aug 22, 1942 (is 55 in 1997)
Gerry Cooney: 1956 (is 41 in 1997, 42 in 1998)
Boxer, Olympics-1980
Jeffrey Daniel: 1955 (is 42 in 1997, 43 in 1998)?
Disco Musician, Rhythm and Blues Singer, of Shalamar; some say b. Aug 24, 1957 (is 40 in 1997)
Mike Derosier: 1951 (is 46 in 1997, 47 in 1998)
Drummer, Canadian, of Heart
Malcolm "Molly" Duncan: 1945 (is 52 in 1997, 53 in 1998)
Tenor, Saxophonist, Scotish, soprano sax, of Average White Band, sessionist
Jimmy Farrar: 1951 (is 46 in 1997, 47 in 1998)
Rock & Roll Musician, of Molly Hatchett
David Freberg: 1938 (is 59 in 1997, 60 in 1998)
Rock & Roll Musician, of Jefferson Starship
David Frielberg: 1938 (is 59 in 1997, 60 in 1998)
HALL OF FAMER, Rock & Roll Singer, Bassist, Guitarist, Keyboardist, of Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship
Steve Guttenberg: 1958 (is 39 in 1997, 40 in 1998)
TV/Movie Actor, b. in New York City; 3 Men & a Baby, Cocoon, Billy's Billy Fisher, No Soap-Radio, It Takes Two (movie), Home For The Holidays
Ken Hensley: 1945 (is 52 in 1997, 53 in 1998)
Rock & Roll Keyboardist, Pianist, Singer, Songwriter, British, of Uriah Heep
Jean-Michael Jarre: 1948 (is 49 in 1997, 50 in 1998)
Singer, Musician, Songwriter, French
Ken Kensley: 1945 (is 52 in 1997, 53 in 1998)
Keyboardist, Singer/Guitarist, Songwriter, of Uriah Heep
Durward Kirby: 1912 (is 85 in 1997, 86 in 1998)
Announcer, TV Host, Radio Actor, Variety Show Host, b. in Covington, KY; Garry Moore Show's lanky sidekick on Garry's TV & Radio shows, Candid Camera Cohost
Jennifer Lien: 1974 (is 23 in 1997, 24 in 1998)
TV Actress, Phenom's Roanne, Star Trek: Voyager's Kes, a Ocampa
Marlee Matlin: 1965 (is 32 in 1997, 33 in 1998)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Producer, b. in Chicago; Reasonable Doubts' DA Tess Kaufman, Picket Fences' Mayor Laurie Bey; gave birth to a girl in real life while her PF character had a boy on the same day (Jan 19, 1996), coincidentally matching the day Lucille Ball delivered on TV and real life in 1953
Reggie Miller: 1965 (is 32 in 1997, 33 in 1998)
NBA Guard, RFN:Reginald Wayne; Dream Team II in the 1994 World Basketball Championships; Dream Team 1996; Indiana Pacers.
Barret Oliver: 1973 (is 24 in 1997, 25 in 1998)
Actor, Never Ending Story
Pebbles: 1964 (is 33 in 1997, 34 in 1998)?
Rhythm and Blues Singer, Songwriter, RN:Perri McKissack; (no Bamm Bamm?!?); some say b. Aug 23, 1964 (is 33 in 1997), or b. Aug 29, 1964 (is 33 in 1997)
Joe Regalbuto: 1949 (is 48 in 1997, 49 in 1998)
TV Actor, The Associates, Knots Landing's Harry Fisher, Street Hawk, Murphy Brown's Frank Fontana
Cal Jr. Ripken: 1960 (is 37 in 1997, 38 in 1998)
MLB shortstop, over 2300 hits; Baltimore Orioles; 2-x AL MVP; AL Rookie of Year (1982); entered 1994 season with 297 HRs, the most ever by a shortstop; consecutive game playing streak reached 2,009 when '94 players' strike interrupted season on Aug. 12; the streak, which began on May 30, 1982, is longer than Lou Gehrig's 2,130; holder of the record for playing every inning (8243) in 910 games between 1982-87.
Frank Runyeon: yr unknown
TV Actor, Soap Actor, Falcon Crest's Jovan, As the World Turns' Steve Andropolous, Santa Barbara's Michael Donnelly, General Hospital's Simon Romero, Another World's Ed McClain
Frank Runyon: yr unknown
Soap Actor, General Hospital's Simon, Santa Barbara's Michael, As the World Turns' Steve, Another World's Ed McClain
Louis Teicher: 1924 (is 73 in 1997, 74 in 1998)
Pianist, Composer, b. in Wilkes-Barre, PA; of Ferrante & Teicher
Richard William Webber: 1993 (is 4 in 1997, 5 in 1998)
Celebrity Son, Madeleine Gurdon & Andrew Lloyd's son
Carole Ita White: yr unknown
Actress, Helter Skelter's Big Sal, Laverne & Shirley's Rosie Greenbaum; Jesse's daughter
Mason Williams: 1938 (is 59 in 1997, 60 in 1998)
Folk Guitarist, Author, Comedy Writer, Photographer, Songwriter, b. in Abilene, TX; wrote for Andy Williams, Glen Campbell, Smos. Bros., Pat Paulsen, SNL, & others; Smothers Bros reg; A Classical Gas; some say 1936
William Winfield: 1929 (is 68 in 1997, 69 in 1998)
Singer, Doo Wop; of The Harptones
Ernest Wright: 1939 (is 58 in 1997, 59 in 1998)?
Rhythm and Blues Musician, Singer, of Little Anthony & the Imperials; some say b. Aug 24, 1938 (is 59 in 1997), or b. Aug 24, 1941 (is 56 in 1997)

People on Sunday, August 24th, 1997: birth anniversaries

Phil Baker: 1896=d.Nov 30, 1963 (was 67)
Comedian, Radio Actor, Movie Actor, Popular old time radio personality; some say b. 1898
Sir Max Beerbohm: 1872=d.May 20, 1956 (was 83)
Author, Critic, Essayist, English, Caricaturist; of Saturday Review
Jorge Luis Borges: 1899=d.Jun 14, 1986 (was 86)
Short Story Writer, Poet, Essayist, Quaker, Argentine
Fernand Braudel: 1902=d.Nov 28, 1985 (was 83)
Historian, Educator, French, one of the most important historiographers of the 20th century.
John Cipollina: 1943=d.May 29, 1989 (was 45)
Rock & Roll Guitarist, Songwriter, of Quicksilver Messenger Service; Mario's brother
Albert Claude: 1899=d.May 22, 1983 (was 83)
Scientist, Canadian, Microbiologist, Belgiumese, founder of modern cell biology; isolated a cancer virus, Nobel 1974
Dorothy Comingore: 1913=d.Dec 30, 1971 (was 58)
Movie Actress, Citizen Kane
Joshua Lionel Cowen: 1880?=d.????
Inventor, Electric model trains; some say b. Aug 25, 1880
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup: 1905=d.Mar 28, 1974 (was 68)
Blues Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, aka Percy Lee and Elmer James
Preston Foster: 1900=d.Jul 14, 1970 (was 69)
TV/Movie Actor, Waterfront's Capt. John Herrick, Gunslinger; in over 100 movies from 1930s on
Hugh Franklin: 1916=d.1986
Soap Actor, All My Children's Dr. Charles Tyler
Henry Gannett: 1846=d.????
Geographer, father of mapmaking
William Francis Gibbs: 1886=d.Sep 6, 1967 (was 81)
Architect, Engineer, WWII Naval ships and destroyers
Sir Daniel Gooch: 1816=d.Oct 15, 1889 (was 73)
Chef, English, laid the first successful transatlantic cables
Wynonie Harris: 1915=d.Jun 14, 1969 (was 53)
Blues Performer, Singer, Drummer, Songwriter, NN:Mr. Blues
Dennis James: 1917=d.Jun 3, 1997 (was 79)
Game Show Host, Sportscaster, TV Host, Announcer, Actor, Okay Mother; Cash & Carry, Prime Time Boxing, Orig Amateur Hour, Chance of a Lifetime, The Price is Right, Name That Tune
Gregory B. Jarvis: 1944=d.Jan 28, 1986 (was 41)
Engineer, Astronaut
Duke Paoa Kahanamoku: 1890=d.Jan 22, 1968 (was 77)
Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, 100-m swimmer, won Olympic gold 1912 & 1920; His many swimming records have since been broken, and Duke is now remembered primarily for popularizing surfing, but in his day he was the best swimmer the world had ever seen.
King Alexander II Of Scotland: 1198=d.Jul 8, 1249 (was 50)
King, ruled 1214-49
Rene Levesque: 1922=d.Nov 1, 1987 (was 65)
Head of State, Quebec Premier 1976-85
Jim O'Rourke: 1852=d.????
HALL OF FAMER, MLB left fielder
Fred Rose: 1897=d.Dec 1, 1954 (was 57)
Country Singer, Songwriter, Music Publisher, Pianist
James Weddell: 1787=d.Sep 9, 1834 (was 47)
Explorer, Navigator, English, Antarctic explorer, Weddell Sea
William Wilberforce: 1759=d.Jul 29, 1833 (was 73)
Social Reformer, Philanthropist, Politician, British, House of Commons; campaigned successfully for the abolition of slavery (1807) in the British Empire.
Joseph Emerson Worcester: 1784=d.Oct 27, 1865 (was 81)
Lexicographer, introduced synonyms to definitions

People on Sunday, August 24th, 1997: death anniversaries

Gary Crosby: 1995 (was 62)?/b.Jun 27, 1933?
Actor, Singer, Author, Bing's son; Bill Dana Show's Eddie, Adam 12's Off. Ed Wells, Chase; some say b. Jun 25, 1933; ; some say d. Aug 25, 1995 (was 62)
Leonard Frey: 1988 (was 49)/b.Sep 4, 1938
TV/Movie Actor, Best of the West's Parker Tillman, Fiddler On The Roof
Theodore Edward Hook: 1841 (was 52)/b.Sep 22, 1788
Dramatist/Playwright, Novelist, English
Henry J. Kaiser: 1967 (was 85)/b.May 9, 1882
Industrialist, steel & aluminum empire founder; builder (Liberty Ships, Jeeps, Boulder Dam)
Jan Matzeliger: 1889 (was 36)/b.Sep 15, 1852
Inventor, best known for his shoe-lasting machine that mechanically shaped the upper portions of shoes.
Paul Gottlieb Nipkow: 1940 (was 80)/b.Aug 22, 1860
Inventor, discovered television's scanning principle, in which the light intensities of small portions of an image are successively analyzed and transmitted.
Pliny: 79A.D./b.23A.D.
Scholar, Roman; aka Pliny The Elder
Louis Prima: 1978 (was 66)/b.Dec 7, 1911?
Jazz Trumpeter, Jazz Singer, Composer/Songwriter, Bandleader, Lyricist, That Old Black Magic, The Jungle Book; some say b. Dec 7, 1910, or b. Dec 7, 1912
Amanda Randolph: 1967 (was 65)/b.1902
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Radio Actress, Amos 'n Andy's Sapphire's mama Ramona Smith, Danny Thomas Show's Louise; Lillian's sister
Charles Revson: 1975 (was 68)/b.Oct 11, 1906
Cosmetic Executive, Revlon founder
Nat Stuckey: 1989 (was 51)/b.Dec 17, 1937
Country Singer, Songwriter, d. 1988?
Kate Douglas Wiggin: 1923 (was 66)/b.Sep 28, 1856
Children's Author, Author, English, RLN:Smith; free kindergarten founder
Benjamin Wright: 1842 (was 71)/b.Oct 10, 1770
Engineer, directed the construction of the Erie Canal. Because he trained so many engineers on that project, Wright has been called the "father of American engineering."

General events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 1858, Richmond "Daily Dispatch" reports 90 blacks arrested for learning.
In 1909, Workers start pouring concrete for the Panama Canal.
In 1986, financially troubled Frontier Airlines shut down, stranding thousands of passengers throughout the West. What lousy service!
In 1988, Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis picked up the endorsement of the AFL-CIO while Republican nominee George Bush campaigned in California with President Ronald Reagan.
In 1990, Irish hostage Brian Kennan was released by his captors in Lebanon after being held more than four years.
In 1995, the most over-hyped operating system upgrade ever was released: Windows 95. Windows 95 was rumored to be run under MS DOS 7 in some computer magazines.

Government and Politics on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 410, A.D., Rome was overrun by the Visigoths, an event that symbolized the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
In 1624, Sir Francis Wyatt is officially appointed governor of the royal Virginia Colony.
In 1690, Job Charnock founds Calcutta India.
In 1912, The U.S. Post Office got heavy this day, by abolishing its rule that only parcels up to four pounds could be sent through the system.
In 1912, Territory of Alaska organized.
In 1912, US passes Anti-gag law, federal employees right to petition the govt.
In 1936, Australian Antarctic Territory created.
In 1936, FDR gives FBI authority to pursuit fascists & communists.
In 1950, Edith Sampson was named the first black U.S. delegate to the U.N.
In 1954, at the height of McCarthyism, the Communist Control Act went into effect, virtually outlawing the Communist Party in the United States.
In 1959, Cover of "Life" Senator and Mrs. John Kennedy are featured with the lead "Jackie Kennedy, A Front Runner's Wife".
In 1959, three days after Hawaiian statehood, Hiram L. Fong was sworn in as the first Chinese-American U.S. senator while Daniel K. Inouye was sworn in as the first Japanese-American U.S. representative.
In 1968, France exploded a hydrogen bomb at a South Pacific testing ground on Mururoa and became the world's fifth thermonuclear power.
In 1969, Peru nationalizes US oil interests.
In 1983, Corazon Aquino, widow of Philippine opposition leader Benigno S. Aquino Jr., returned to her homeland for her husband's funeral, rejecting President Ferdinand E. Marcos' denial that his government had any part in Aquino's assassination.
In 1991, Ukraine declares independence from the USSR.
In 1991, President Mikhail Gorbachev resigned as head of the Communist Party and urged its leadership to disband the political organization.
In 1994, Israeli and PLO negotiators reached agreement on an accord to give the Palestinians control of health care, taxation, education and other services in West Bank areas still controlled by Israel.

War, Crime and Disaster events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 79, A.D., the long-dormant Mount Vesuvius erupted in present-area Italy, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in volcanic ash. An estimated 20,000 people died.
In 1636, Massachusetts Governor John Endecott organizes a military force for the Pequot Indian War.
In 1814, British forces invaded Washington, D.C., and proceeded to set fire to the Capitol and the White House during the war of 1812.
In 1921, England: AR-2 British dirigible, broke in two on trial trip near Hull; 62 died.
In 1931, France & USSR sign neutrality, no attack treaty.
In 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a 10-year nonaggression pact.
In 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty went into effect, with the parties agreeing that an armed attack against one would be considered "an attack against them all."
In 1960, 60 people die when bus plunges off bridge into Turvo River, Brazil.
In 1960, temperature dropped to -88 degrees (-126.9 deg F/-88 deg C) at Vostok, Antarctica, a world record.
In 1970, a bomb planted by anti-war extremists exploded at the University of Wisconsin's Army Math Research Center in Madison, killing 33-year-old researcher Robert Fassnacht.
In 1981, Mark David Chapman was sentenced in New York to 20 years to life in prison for shooting to death rock star John Lennon. Over the next few months, Chapman would claim many times to have been beaten by fellow inmates, some of whom allegedly tried to kill him with items like scissors.
In 1990, Iraqi troops surround the U.S. and other embassies in Kuwait City.
In 1990, Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev sent a message to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein warning the Persian Gulf situation was "extremely dangerous."
In 1992, 5 years ago, Hurricane Andrew with 165 mph winds smashed into South Florida, causing a record billions of dollars in damage; 55 deaths and the leaving of 50,000 people homeless in Florida, Louisiana and the Bahamas were blamed on the storm.
In 1995, Fire that wipes 6,000 acres begins in Hamptons on Long Island.

Royalty and Religious events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 1572, the slaughter of French Protestants at the hands of Catholics began in Paris on St. Bartholomew's Day. The killings lasted until October, and claimed some 13,000 victims.
In 1682, Duke James of York gives Delaware to William Penn.

Human Achievement and Science events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 1542, Conquistador Francisco de Orellana returns to Spain.
In 1853, the first potato chips were prepared by Chef George Crum in Saratoga Springs, NY. Betcha can't eat just one. It was a rather CRUMmy invention!
In 1869, the Waffle Iron was patented by Cornelius Swarthout. The next day, the Waffle Whiffer snatches all the waffles made.
In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly non-stop across the United States, traveling from Los Angeles to Newark, N.J., in just over 19 hours.
In 1956, the first non-stop transcontinental helicopter flight arrived Wash. D.C.
In 1962, 30 years ago, on the cover of Time: Russian cosmonauts Andian Nikolayev and Pavel Popvich(who flew the first 2-man mission in Space)
In 1987, 10 years ago, Announcement of possible Martian tornadoes.
In 1989, Voyager II passes Neptune, Triton, finds rings here too.
In 1993, Mars Observer comes closest to Mars.

Entertainment-TV events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 1948, "Mary Kay & Johnny", TV Comedy; last aired on DUMONT, moved to NBC.
In 1950, "Stud's Place", TV Comedy; last aired on NBC, moved to ABC.
In 1951, "Broadway Open House" TV Variety, aired for the last time.
In 1951, "Club Seven" (TV Variety) aired for the last time.
In 1955, "My Little Margie", TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.
In 1957, 40 years ago, Cover of TV Guide, Danny Thomas and Marjorie Lord.
In 1963, Cover of "Time"--June Lockhart, Jon Provost, & Lassie.
In 1968, Cover of TV Guide: Deforest Kelley, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy of "Star Trek"
In 1972, 20 years ago, "My Three Sons", TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1974, "Owen Marshall", TV General Drama, Counselor at Law; last aired on ABC.
In 1979, "The Facts Of Life", TV Comedy; debut on NBC.
In 1980, "Those Amazing Animals", TV Magazine; debut on ABC. ABC takes a page from its incredible That's Incredible franchise and ventures forth into the programming jungle to spin off Those Amazing Animals. The result is a cross between Wild Kingdom and America's Funniest Home Videos. Burgess Meredith, Priscilla Presley and Jim Stafford host.
In 1982, 10 years ago, "Bret Maverick", TV Western Drama; last aired on NBC.
In 1985, "Saturday Supercade", TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.
In 1987, 10 years ago, "A Year In The Life", TV General Drama; debut on NBC. It lasted about a year in our lives.
In 1994, "Scene Of The Crime" TV Crime Drama last aired on CBS.

Entertainment-Movies events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 1891, Thomas Edison applied for a motion picture camera patent. The most important element in making a movie ... the film ... was patented six years later.
In 1937, 60 years ago, Samuel Goldwyn's "Dead End" directed by William Wyler and starring Sylvia Sidney, Joel McCrea, Humphrey Bogart, Claire Trevor, and introducing the Dead End Kids (Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Billy Halop, Gabriel Dell, Bobby Jordan, and Bernard Punsley) premiered at the Rivoli.
In 1938, Clark Gable signed to play Rhett Butler in "Gone With the Wind"
In 1946, David Lean's "Brief Encounter" starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard had its U.S. premiere at the Little Carnegie.
In 1946, Marilyn Monroe had her first studio contract, with Fox
In 1949, Dean Martin and Elizabeth MacDonald divorced
In 1955, Bela Lugosi & Hope Lininger, Marriage.
In 1961, Debra Paget divorced Bud Boetticher
In 1962, 30 years ago, Elizabeth Ashley wed James Farentino
In 1963, Sidney Lumet and Gloria Vanderbilt divorced
In 1966, "Alfie" starring Michael Caine premiered at the Coronet and New Embassy theaters.
In 1969, The film version of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant" opened in Los Angeles and New York.
In 1970, Peter Sellers wed Miranda Quarry
In 1988, "Crossing Delancy" starring Amy Irving opened in theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1995, the movie "Batman Forever" was released in the movie theaters in Netherlands.
In 1995, the movie "Batman Forever" was released in the movie theaters in Slovenia.

Arts and Prose events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 1847, 150 years ago, Charlotte Bronte finishes manuscript of "Jane Eyre".

Music events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 1943, R.C., "In the Blue of the Evening," by Tommy Dorsey Orchestra/Frank Sinatra peaked at #1 on the pop singles chart.
In 1959, a headline in Billboard reads, "Rock and Roll Ain't Ready For The Ol' Rockin' Chair Yet." The story says rock & roll was losing popularity a year ago, but the record buyers now like Elvis Presley, Fats Domino and Lloyd Price along with newcomers, the Drifters, Everly Brothers and Ricky Nelson.
In 1959, R.C., "The Three Bells" by The Browns peaked at #1 on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, R.C., "Danke Schoen" by Wayne Newton peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, R.C., "Hello Mudduh, Hello Fudduh! (A Letter From Camp)" by Allan Sherman peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., "I Can't Stop Dancing" by Archie Bell & The Drells peaked at #9 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., "Stay In My Corner" by The Dells peaked at #10 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., "Keep On Smilin'" by Wet Willie peaked at #10 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., "Rub It In" by Billy "Crash" Craddock peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., "Summertime Girls" by Y&T peaked at #55 on the pop singles chart.
In 1990, Sinead O'Connor banned the "Spar Spangled Banner" from her show in New Jersey and was sneered with boos from the audience louder than the boos while Roseanne was singing it the month before.
In 1991, R.C., "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over" by Lenny Kravitz peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart.
In 1991, R.C., "Unforgettable" by Natalie Cole with Nat "King" Cole peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1996, R.C., "Missing" by Everything But The Girl logged in week 55 as the longest visitor in Hot 100 history, and fell off the chart the next week.

Music-Easy events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 1959, R.C., "Sea Of Love" by Phil Phillips peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., "(You're) Having My Baby" by Paul Anka with Odia Coates peaked at #1 on the pop singles chart (the wimpiest #1 song ever made!).

Music-Rock events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 1958, Buddy Holly married Maria Elena Santiago.
In 1963, Billy J.Kramer & The Dakotas "Bad To Me" hit the number one on the British Melody Maker chart. It was written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney. The record didn't become a hit in the US until 9 months later.
In 1964, "Newsweek" magazine reviewed The Beatles movie A Hard Days Night. Newsweek's film critic called it "daring and fresh". Meanwhile, a new Beatle's single Matchbox & Slow Down was released in the US from the album Something New which was certified a million seller the same day.
In 1964, The Beatles released the single "Matchbox"/"Slow Down."
In 1964, the Beatles manager Brian Epstein met Elvis Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker for the first time at a Beverly Hills hotel.
In 1965, The Beatles watched a private screening of the movie "What's New Pussycat?" in Beverly Hills. Paul and George left early to see The Byrds make a recording.
In 1965, The Rolling Stones meet with Allen Klein for the first time.
In 1967, 25 years ago, 17-year-old Bruce Springsteen joined a trio called Earth, which quickly became dust.
In 1967, 25 years ago, The Beatles attended their first Maharishi Yogi lecture.
In 1968, R.C., "Journey To The Center Of The Mind" by The Amboy Dukes peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, Keith Moon, during his birthday bash, accidentally drove a Lincoln Continental into the Holiday Inn swimming pool in Flint, MI.
In 1968, R.C., "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., "Shinin' On" by Grand Funk peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, The Cars perform at New York's Central Park for an audience of a half million people.
In 1982, 10 years ago, The Rolling Stones' "Time Is On My Side"/"Twenty Flight Rock" was released as second single from "Still Life."
In 1985, R.C., "The Power Of Love" by Huey Lewis & The News peaked at #1 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., "What About Love?" by Heart peaked at #10 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, 10 years ago, The Beatles' "White Album" CD and the "Yellow Submarine" CD were released in the U.K.
In 1990, The Rolling Stones' "Urban Jungle Tour" conclude back at Wembley; Stones host an end of tour party at the Roof Garden Club.
In 1991, R.C., "Learning To Fly" by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.

Music-Country events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 1956, Elvis Presley recorded "Love Me Tender".
In 1974, R.C., "Wildwood Weed" by Jim Stafford peaked at #7 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, 15 years ago, Waylon Jennings, who was recently named an honorary police chief in Nashville, was arrested on cocaine charges.

Music-R 'n B / Dance events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 1963, R.C., "Candy Girl" by The Four Seasons peaked at #3 on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, R.C., "Twist It Up" by Chubby Checker peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, Stevie Wonder did at age 13 what nobody else had done at that age: he had a #1 hit on the Hot 100 and R 'N B charts the same week with his song "Fingertips, Part 2" and the #1 album "The 12-Year-Old Genius."
In 1968, R.C., "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" by King Curtis & Kingpins peaked at #83 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., "Tell Me Something Good" by Rufus peaked at #3 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., "Waterloo" by Abba peaked at #6 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., "You Look Marverlos" by Billy Crystal peaked at #58 on the pop singles chart.
In 1991, R.C., "Latin Active" by A Lighter Shade Of Brown peaked at #59 on the pop singles chart.

Sports events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 1903, the first U.S. horse to trot a mile in under two min was the filly Lou Dillon, Mass.
In 1904, Holcombe Ward wins the men's singles title in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association Championships.
In 1908, Heavyweight Tommy Burns KOs Bill Squires in Sydney NSW.
In 1912, NYC threw a ticker-tape parade for Jim Thorpe and victorious U.S. Olympians.
In 1923, Paavo Nurmi runs world record 3 mile (14:11.2).
In 1932, Charles H. Calhoun, Sr., shot a hole in one on the third hole of the Washington, GA golf course. "Yeah, so?" Well, just moments later, Mr. Calhoun's son, Charles Jr., playing in the same foursome, repeated the feat with an identical ace!
In 1963, Don Schollander performed the first 200-m freestyle swim in under 2 minutes (1:58).
In 1963, John Pennel became the first pole-vaulter to break the 17-foot barrier. John vaulted 17 feet, 3/4 inches during a meet in Miami, FL. Pennel used a fiberglass pole.
In 1966, Mihir Sen (India) swam the Straits of Gibraltar in 8 h 1 m. as the second leg of an effort in which he swam the Palt strait, the Straits of Gibraltar, the Dardanelles, the Bosphorus, and the length of the Panama Canal, all in the same year. He had previously swam the English Channel.
In 1968, Dr. Fager became the fastest horse over a 1 mi. level track at 1:32.2.
In 1975, The Tampa Bay Rowdies beat Portland 2-0 for the NASL cup.
In 1981, American Charles Chapman is first black to swim English Channel.
In 1984, Pat Bradley set the LPGA record for 9 holes with a 28 at Denver.
In 1989, The U.S. 4 x 200-m relay team with Carl Lewis set a world record of 1:19.38.
In 1994, Kieren Perkins swims world record 1500m free style (14:41.66).
In 1994, Kieren Perkins swims world record 800m free style (7:46.00).

Sports-Baseball events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 1905, The Chicago Cubs beat the Phillies at Philadelphia 2-1 in 20 innings on a complete game by pitcher Ed Reulbach.
In 1906, Cincinnati Red John Weimer no-hit the Dodgers 1-0 in a 7-inning game.
In 1918, Chicago Cubs, win earliest pennent ever (season ended Sept 2).
In 1922, 75 years ago, Cy Williams became the first Phillie to hit for the cycle.
In 1940, Outfielder Ted Williams pitched the last two innings for the Boston Red Sox against Detroit at Fenway Park. He allowed one run on three hits, but struck out Rudy York on three pitches. The Tigers, behind Tommy Bridges, won 12-1.
In 1951, St. Louis Browns owner Bill Veeck gave more than 1,000 hits behind his dugout placards reading "YES" and "NO", allowing them a role in the strategy of the game. The fans flashed the cards when asked by the coaches what the Browns should do and it worked, as St. Louis beat the Philadelphia Athletics 5-3.
In 1963, the Little League World Series was first telecast by ABC.
In 1964, second Mayor's Trophy Game, Yanks beat Mets 6-4.
In 1971, Ernie Banks hit his 512th and final home run of his career as the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnatti Reds, 5-4. Banks shot came off of Jim McGlothin in the first inning.
In 1972, 20 years ago, eighth Mayor's Trophy Game, Yanks beat Mets 2-1.
In 1973, John Adams & his drum - become a right-field fixture in Cleve Stadium.
In 1975, Davey Lopes, of the Los Angeles Dodgers, established a major-league baseball record. He successfully stole his 38th consecutive base. Lopes pulled off the steal in the 12th inning of a game against the Montreal Expos. The Dodgers, however, still lost, by a 5-3 score -- in 14 innings.
In 1975, Ed Halicki of San Francisco pitched a no-hitter against the New York Mets, leading the Giants to a 6-0 win and a sweep of a doubleheader. On the same day, Dave Lopes of Los Angeles stole his 38th consecutive base in the seventh inning against the Expos. Lopes streak was snapped in the 12th inning by Gary Carter.
In 1975, San Francisco Giant Ed Halick no-hit the Mets 6-0.
In 1989, Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose was banned from baseball for life by the Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti after having been caught gambling on baseball games.

Sports-Football events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 1979, NFL fans (60,916) choose old Patriots logo over new.
In 1992, 5 years ago, Cleveland Browns suffer their worst preseason loss, 56-3, to Vikings.

Sports-Hockey events on Sunday, August 24th, 1997

In 1972, 20 years ago, Gordie Howe & Jean Beliveau were inducted into Hockey's Hall of Fame.
In 1988, Minnesota's Dino Ciccarelli became the first hockey player to spend time in jail for a penalty on ice. He was sentenced to 24 hours in jail and a $1,000 fine for hitting Toronto's Luke Richardson over the head twice with his hockey stick. He was released after two hours.

Sunday's quote from an accident report submitted...
"To avoid hitting the bumper of the car in front, I struck the pedestrian."

Sunday's Steven Wrong Saying...
"How many people does it take to change a searchlight bulb?"

Sunday's You Play Too Much Doom when...
"When you death-match from before sun-down to after sun-up"

Sunday's Bart Simpson Blackboard Quotation...
"I will finish what I star (This appears on one line; the rest is blank)"

Sunday's sign you might be too much into computers...
"If you have a heart attack when you forgot to pay your phone bill and receive a "pending disconnection of service" notice."

Sunday's Groucho Marx sez...
"There's one thing I always wanted to do before I quit...retire!"

Sunday's Pentium Joke...
Top 10 New Pentium Slogans

9.9999973251 It's a FLAW, Dammit, not a Bug.
8.9999917635 It's Close Enough, We Say So.
7.9999929376 Nearly 300 Correct Opcodes.
6.9999918376 You Don't Need to Know What's Inside
5.9999983763 Redefining the PC -- and Mathematics As Well.
4.9999973927 We Fixed It, Really
3.9999953874 Division Considered Harmful.
2.9999933736 Why Do You Think They Call It "Floating" Point?
1.9999985387 We're Looking for a Few Good Flaws.
0.9999973654 The Errata Inside.

Sunday's Star Wars Quote...
"Asteroids do not concern me, Captain Needa" -Darth Vader