Twinkle Brothers

World Press Freedom Day

Today’s Birthday

  • —-: Norman Grant [Twinkle Brothers; vocals/drums] is born.
  • 1933 – Singer James Brown is born in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA. [d. Dec. 25, 2006].

Events

  • 2010 – United and Continental air lines announce that the two American companies will merge, creating the world’s largest airline.
  • 1988 – 4,200 kg Colombian cocaine in seized at Tarpon Springs Florida.
  • 1979 – Margaret Thatcher becomes the 1st woman prime minister of Great Britain.
  • 1979 – Bobby Lee Bonds (March 15, 1946–August 23, 2003) hits his 300th home run (2nd to have 300 home runs and 300 stolen bases).
  • 1973 – Chicago’s Sears Tower, world’s tallest More >