Monthly Archives: October 2010

#1 R&B Song 1959:  “You Better Know It,” Jackie Wilson Born:  Piano Red (William Lee Perryman), 1911; George McCrae, 1944; Wilbert Hart (the Delfonics), 1947; Jennifer Holliday, 1960 ********************************************************* 1954   The Penguins’ classic “Earth Angel” (#1 R&B, #8 pop), was … Continue reading →

Other titles on disarmament from UNBISnet UN | Non-UN Disarmament Week 24-30 October The annual observance of Disarmament Week, which begins on the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, was called for in the Final Document of the … Continue reading →

  WORLD DEVEOLOPMENT INFORMATION DAY Quick Facts The United Nations’ (UN) World Development Information Day falls on October 24 each year. Local names Name Language World Development Information Day English Día Mundial de Información sobre el Desarrollo Spanish World Development … Continue reading →

UNITED NATIONS DAY Quick Facts United Nations Day marks the anniversary of the United Nations Charter coming into force in 1945 and celebrates the work of this organization. United Nations Day annually falls on October 24. Local names Name Language … Continue reading →

#1 Song 1969: “I Can’t Get Next to You,” the Temptations Born: Charles Edward Anderson “Chuck” Berry, 1926 ************************************************************************************************ 1963 Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Memphis Slim, and Willie Dixon all performed at the American Negro Blues Festival at Fairfield … Continue reading →

BARBARA BILLINGSLEY, TV’S JUNE CLEAVER By MICHAEL POLLAK Published: October 16, 2010 Barbara Billingsley, who as June Cleaver on the television series “Leave It to Beaver” personified a Hollywood postwar family ideal of the ever-sweet, ever-helpful suburban stay-at-home mom, died … Continue reading →

#1 Song 1960:  “Save the Last Dance for Me,” the Drifters Born:  William Randolph “Cozy” Cole, 1909; Ziggy Marley, 1968; Wyclef Jean, 1972 ************************************************************ 1909   William Randolph “Cozy” Cole, one of the premier jazz drummers of the ’30s and ’40s, was … Continue reading →

Here is an update on the case of the two Scott sisters accused of an armed robbery that occurred in MIssissippi in 1994. I previously posted on their case here. I agree with Mr. Herbert, concerning Gov. Barbour’s actions:  Why … Continue reading →

  International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Quick Facts The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is annually observed on October 17 to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty worldwide. Local names Name … Continue reading →

#1 R&B Song 1971:  “Thin Line Between Love and Hate,” the Persuasions Born:  Big Joe Williams, 1899; Mahalia Jackson, 1911;  Sugar Pie De Santo (Umpeylia Marsema Balinton), 1935 ************************************************************** 1951   Little Richard made his recordings for RCA Camden in Atlanta. The songs … Continue reading →