back in the day

Let's face it, if you remember this commercial you are getting old.  Thirty-one years ago today, the Wendys "Where's the Beef" commercial first aired.  Let's take a trip back in time and reminisce.

Back on this day in 1985 an American-French expedition by led by marine geologist Dr. Robert Ballard located the wreck.  The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912 and over 1,500 lives perished on that fateful night.ti

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1859 – British and French engineers break ground for the Suez Canal (More info) 1901 – New York becomes the first US state to require automobile license plates (More info)

January 24th, a day for some interesting things in history.  Olestra causes "anal leakage", Ted Bundy was executed, a stooge died, and the birth of Eskimo Pies.

1949 - RCA and COLUMBIA introduced the 45 and 33 rpm VINYL RECORDS. 1956 - ELVIS recorded "Heartbreak Hotel", which later became his first million-seller. 1971 - "MASTERPIECE THEATER" PREMIERED ON PBS!!! ALISTAIR COOKE was the original host until 1992...

1714 - Henry Mill patented his new invention . . . THE TYPEWRITER. (--Your kids will most likely NEVER use one. ) 1894 - One of the earliest motion picture experiments took place at the THOMAS EDISON studio in West Orange, New Jersey. Comedian Fred Ott was filmed sneezing...

1838 - SAMUEL MORSE introduced his "magic" TELEGRAPH machine to the public in Morristown, New Jersey. 1945 - GEORGE BUSH (the First) and BARBARA PIERCE were married in Rye, New York. Today is their 65th Wedding Anniversary. 1964 - The ROLLING STONES headed out on their first tour as headliners...

If you are into history, here is a bit of what happened in the past on this day.