Wednesday, July 16, 2008

On this day, July 16th...

1938: Paul Runyan wins PGA golf tour

1941: Highest temperature recorded in Seattle Washington (100F)

1948: Leo Durocher changes managership from Dodgers to Giants

1956: Detroit Tigers and Briggs Stadium are sold for then record $5.5 million

1951: J.D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye" was published

1957: Marine, Maj John Glenn, sets transcontinental speed record (03:23:08)

1961: Ralph Boston of the US, sets then long jump record at 27'2"

1964: Republican convention selects Barry Goldwater as Presidential candidate

1969: Apollo 11, carrying 1st men to land on moon, launched

1973: During Watergate hearings, Butterfield reveals existence of tapes

1976: Rock duo Loggins and Messina break-up after 6 years

1978: Jarom Jay Bergeson is born!

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday Dear Jarom,
Happy Birthday to you!

Happy 30th birthday Jarom. The best day in history is when you were born. I love you tons! I hope you have a wonderful day!



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