“If an historian were to relate truthfully all the crimes, weaknesses and disorders of mankind, his readers would take his work for satire rather than for history.”  ~Pierre Bayle, philosopher

“When a history book contains no lies it is always tedious.”  ~Anatole France, poet

1998: House Judiciary Committee recommends a full impeachment inquiry for President Clinton.

1994: Country Music Association Awards: Vince Gil wins Male Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year honors.

1969: Monty Python’s Flying Circus begins airing on BBC.

1963: Little Richard joins the Everly Brothers Tour.

1962: Beatles release their first recording “Love Me Do.”

1953: And now for something completely different. Earl Warren sworn in as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

1947: First Presidential address televised from White House (Harry Truman).