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Today in Entertainment History, March 10

1 hour, 47 minutes ago


On March 10, 1965, Neil Simon's play "The Odd Couple" opened on Broadway.

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In 1977, A&M Records in Britain signed the Sex Pistols in a ceremony outside Buckingham Palace, two months after EMI nulled its contract with the band. A&M ended its association with the band nine days later.


In 1988, pop singer Andy Gibb died of a heart condition in Oxford, England. Gibb was 30. He was the younger brother of Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb of The Bee Gees.


In 1991, Alabama, K.T. Oslin, Ricky Skaggs and Tammy Wynette were among those performing at Ford's Theatre in Washington to help celebrate the end of the Gulf War (news - web sites). The concert, attended by President George Bush (news - web sites), also raised money for the theatre.


In 1992, Prince received a lifetime achievement award at the Soul Train Awards. Winners of other awards included Natalie Cole (news) and Color Me Badd.


In 1993, songwriters Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.


Also in 1993, ventriloquist Shari Lewis and the puppet "Lamb Chop" testified before a House subcommittee, saying that there weren't enough good TV shows for kids.


In 1997, singer LaVern Baker died at the age of 67 in New York. She had been suffering from diabetes.


In 1998, actor Lloyd Bridges died of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles. He was 85.


Also in 1998, Lewis Peter Morgan pleaded guilty to impersonating former Eagles bassist Randy Meisner in San Francisco.


In 2003, Dixie Chicks (news - web sites) singer Natalie Maines told an audience in London, "Just so you know, we're ashamed that the president of the United States is from Texas." They endured a firestorm of criticism that included radio stations banning their music and protests outside their concerts.


Also in 2003, The Police reunited for their first show together in 18 years, at their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.


In 2004, David Crosby (news) was arrested in a New York hotel for possession of marijuana and a handgun. He later pleaded guilty and was fined $5,000.


Today's Birthdays


_ Talk show host Ralph Emery is 72.


_ Bluegrass/country singer-musician Norman Blake is 67.


_ Singer Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean is 65.





_ Actor Chuck Norris is 65.

_ Actress Katharine Houghton is 60.

_ Guitarist Tom Scholz of Boston is 58.

_ Actress Shannon Tweed ("Falcon Crest") is 48.

_ Actress Sharon Stone is 47.

_ Bassist Gail Greenwood of L7 is 45.

_ Bassist Jeff Ament (news) of Pearl Jam is 42.

_ Actress Jasmine Guy ("A Different World") is 41.

_ Singer Edie Brickell (news) is 39.

_ Country singer Daryle Singletary is 34.

_ Rapper-producer Timbaland is 33.

_ Actor Cristian de la Fuente is 31.

_ Actress Bree Turner is 28.

_ Actress Emily Osment is 13.


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Today is Thursday, March 10, the 69th day of 2005. There are 296 days left in the year.



Today's Highlight in History:


On March 10, 1876, the first successful voice transmission over Alexander Graham Bell's telephone took place in Boston as his assistant heard Bell say, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want you."


On this date:


In 1629, England's King Charles I dissolved Parliament; he did not call it back for 11 years.


In 1785, Thomas Jefferson was appointed minister to France, succeeding Benjamin Franklin.


In 1848, the Senate ratified the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ending the war with Mexico.


In 1864, Ulysses S. Grant became commander of the Union armies in the Civil War.


In 1880, the Salvation Army arrived in the United States from England.


In 1949, Nazi wartime broadcaster Mildred E. Gillars, also known as "Axis Sally," was convicted in Washington, D.C., of treason. (She served 12 years in prison.)


In 1965, Neil Simon's play "The Odd Couple," starring Walter Matthau and Art Carney, opened on Broadway.


In 1969, James Earl Ray pleaded guilty in Memphis, Tenn., to the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. (Ray later repudiated that plea, maintaining his innocence until his death.)


In 1980, "Scarsdale Diet" author Dr. Herman Tarnower was shot to death in Purchase, N.Y. (Jean Harris, convicted of murder, served nearly 12 years in prison before being released in January 1993.)


In 1985, Konstantin U. Chernenko, Soviet leader for just 13 months, died at age 73.


Ten years ago: The Labor Department (news - web sites) reported the nation's unemployment rate for February dropped to 5.4 percent, down three-tenths of a percentage point from the month before. The Clinton administration released $3 billion to support Mexico's faltering economy. Former Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari fled to the United States.


Five years ago: Pope John Paul (news - web sites) II approved sainthood for Katharine Drexel, a Philadelphia socialite who had taken a vow of poverty and devoted her fortune to helping poor blacks and American Indians. (Drexel, who died in 1955, was canonized the following October.)


One year ago: Teenage sniper Lee Boyd Malvo was sentenced in Chesapeake, Va., to life in prison.

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Codger said:
Today in Entertainment History, March 10

1 hour, 47 minutes ago


On March 10, 1965, Neil Simon's play "The Odd Couple" opened on Broadway.

Related Links
· Today in History - AP




In 1977, A&M Records in Britain signed the Sex Pistols in a ceremony outside Buckingham Palace, two months after EMI nulled its contract with the band. A&M ended its association with the band nine days later.


In 1988, pop singer Andy Gibb died of a heart condition in Oxford, England. Gibb was 30. He was the younger brother of Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb of The Bee Gees.


In 1991, Alabama, K.T. Oslin, Ricky Skaggs and Tammy Wynette were among those performing at Ford's Theatre in Washington to help celebrate the end of the Gulf War (news - web sites). The concert, attended by President George Bush (news - web sites), also raised money for the theatre.


In 1992, Prince received a lifetime achievement award at the Soul Train Awards. Winners of other awards included Natalie Cole (news) and Color Me Badd.


In 1993, songwriters Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.


Also in 1993, ventriloquist Shari Lewis and the puppet "Lamb Chop" testified before a House subcommittee, saying that there weren't enough good TV shows for kids.


In 1997, singer LaVern Baker died at the age of 67 in New York. She had been suffering from diabetes.


In 1998, actor Lloyd Bridges died of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles. He was 85.


Also in 1998, Lewis Peter Morgan pleaded guilty to impersonating former Eagles bassist Randy Meisner in San Francisco.


In 2003, Dixie Chicks (news - web sites) singer Natalie Maines told an audience in London, "Just so you know, we're ashamed that the president of the United States is from Texas." They endured a firestorm of criticism that included radio stations banning their music and protests outside their concerts.


Also in 2003, The Police reunited for their first show together in 18 years, at their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.


In 2004, David Crosby (news) was arrested in a New York hotel for possession of marijuana and a handgun. He later pleaded guilty and was fined $5,000.


Today's Birthdays


_ Talk show host Ralph Emery is 72.


_ Bluegrass/country singer-musician Norman Blake is 67.


_ Singer Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean is 65.





_ Actor Chuck Norris is 65.

_ Actress Katharine Houghton is 60.

_ Guitarist Tom Scholz of Boston is 58.

_ Actress Shannon Tweed ("Falcon Crest") is 48.

_ Actress Sharon Stone is 47.

_ Bassist Gail Greenwood of L7 is 45.

_ Bassist Jeff Ament (news) of Pearl Jam is 42.

_ Actress Jasmine Guy ("A Different World") is 41.

_ Singer Edie Brickell (news) is 39.

_ Country singer Daryle Singletary is 34.

_ Rapper-producer Timbaland is 33.

_ Actor Cristian de la Fuente is 31.

_ Actress Bree Turner is 28.

_ Actress Emily Osment is 13.


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Still not havent gotten it, sorry.
 
Yes! I know! I know! *waving hands up high*


Today is tekkmortal's birthday! Happy Birthday babe! *smoochies* You got yourself a new WalMart just for you only.. Here it is....


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Enjoyed it while it last, *winks*
 
Cheri remembered my birthday! Thanks :hug: about the walmart lol they forgot the candles. :lol:
 
:applause:

:birthday: to youuuu
:birthday: to youuuu
:birthday: to youuuu, Tekkmortal!!!!!!

Hope the day is a great one for u! :cheers:
 
CoolieFroggie said:
eeek don't remind me that! I will be 30 in 4 years later! geez!
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LOL *writing down to remind myself to tell Coolie when she becomes 30.*
 
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