Happy Happy Joy Joy!
Famous People Born On This Day In History
1889 Sir Adrian Boult, conductor (BBC Symphony Orchestra)
1918 Betty Ford, founded drug/alcohol abuse clinic for the rich & famous.
1963 Julian Lennon, singer, son of a Beatle.
1968 Patricia Arguette, actress.
Events On This Day In History
1513 Ponce de Leon arrives in Florida.
1766 The first patent is granted for a fire escape ... a wicker basket on a pully and a chain, designed by a London watchmaker.
1913 17th Amendment, requiring direct election of senators, ratified.
1974 Hammerin' Hank Aaron hits 715th home run, beats Babe Ruth's record.
http://nickeysurf.com/postcards/today.html