Fred's Daily 150 (A History Lesson in 150 Words)

Fred discusses the legendary ball player George Hermann Ruth, THE BABE, who died on this day in 1948. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses French leader Napoleon Bonaparte, who was born on this day in 1769. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the television mini-series Band of Brothers, which aired on HBO in 2001. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses American author, cook and TV personality Julia Child, who died on this day in 2004. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses scientist, entrepreneur and naturalist Clarence Birdseye, whose process of flash-freezing for food preservation was patented on this day in 1930. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the movie American Graffiti, written and directed by George Lucas, which was released on this day in 1973. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the Smithsonian Institution, named after it's founder James Smithson, which was officially established on this day in 1846 by President James Polk. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the life and career of Gerald Ford, who became the 38th President of the United States on this day in 1974, following the resignation of Richard Nixon. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the Watergate hotel break-in, which happened in 1972. On this day in 1974, President Richard Nixon announced his intention to resign as a result of the ensuing scandal. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the origins of the Purple Heart, awarded to those injured in battle.  Purple Heart Day in observed on Aug 7th since 2014. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses baseball pitcher and Hall-of-Famer Denton Young, better known as "Cy" who made his major league debut on this day in 1890. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the life and career of entertainer Dick Clark, who is best known for hosting American Bandstand which premiered on this day in 1957. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the life and career of trumpeter and singer, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, who was born on this day in 1901. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses American Gymnast and Olympian, Mary Lou Retton, who won her gold medals at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles on this day in 1984. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the life of stage coach driver, soldier and old west folk hero Wild Bill Hickok, who died on this day in 1876. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the Texas Tower Sniper incident, which occurred on this day in 1966. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the origins of Aunt Jemima pancakes. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the life and career of Baseball player and legendary manager and Hall-of-Famer Casey Stengel, who was born on this day in 1890. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the life and career of troubled Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, who died on this day in 1890. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the life and career of athlete, olympic gold medalist and actor Johnny Weissmuller, who was best know for his portrayal of Tarzan in numerous movies.  He was credited with saving the lives of many people after a boating accident on this day in 1927.  www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/1...

Fred discusses the versatile career of British born, American entertainer Bob Hope, who died on this day in 2003. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the U.S. Postal Service, which was established on this day in 1775. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the comedy duo of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, who preformed their first show on this date in 1946, and their last show on this date in 1956. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the Apollo 11 mission, which safely returned to Earth on this day in 1969. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses the futility of allowing your life to be consumed by anger. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast