“It might be a good idea if the various countries of the world would occasionally swap history books, just to see what other people are doing with the same set of facts.”  ~Bill Vaughan, journalist

“Each time history repeats itself, the price goes up.”  ~Anonymous

2011: The U.S. officially ends its “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” military policy, allowing gay and lesbian personnel to publicly declare their sexual orientation.

1989: Miss Saigon musical premieres in London.

1987: Golden Girls is the Outstanding Comedy on television and Rue McClanahan aka the promiscuous Blanche Devereaux of the show is Best Supporting Actress.

1985: Walt Disney World hosts its 200-millionth guest.

1984: Cosby Show television premiere.

1982: National Football League players begin a 57 day strike.

1976: Playboy releases Jimmy Carter’s interview where he admits that he has “lust in his heart” for women.

1975: David Bowie’s Fame single shoots to #1.

1973: Billy Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in “battle-of-sexes” tennis match.

The movie version

1972: Surprise! Surprise! Police find cannabis growing on Paul and Linda McCartney’s farm.

1969: Archies’ Sugar Sugar hits #1 on the music charts.