“Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.” ~Napoleon Bonaparte

“Legend: A lie that has attained the dignity of age.” ~H. L. Mencken, journalist

“It is the soothing thing about history that it does repeat itself.” ~Gertrude Stein

1997: Newscaster David Brinkley, 74, retires after 54 years.

1990: Marvin Gaye gets a star on Hollywood’s walk of fame.

1987: “Star Trek: The Next Generation” debuts on syndicated television.

1974: “Rock Me Gently” by Andy Kim peaks at #1

1972: David Bowie sells out his 1st show in New York’s Carnegie Hall.

1971: New York Times reports growing interest of white youth in black gospel music.

1968: “Hey Jude” by Beatles shoots to #1 on music charts.

1963: “Little Deuce Coupe” by Beach Boys peaks at #15.

1963: “Shari Lewis Show” last episode.

1961: “Doctor Kildare” celebrates its first television office visit.

1961:”Hazel” starring Shirley Booth debuts.

1960: TV’s “Millionaire” goes Hollywood broke.

1960: “My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own” by Connie Francis hits #1 on music charts.

1957: “Honeycomb,” by Jimmie Rodgers climbs to #1.

1956: RCA Records reports that Elvis Presley sold over 10 million records.

1953: “Racket Squad” ends its television run.