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

Fred discusses the life and career of Academy Award winning actor Jack Lemon, who died on this day 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 General and inventor, Abner Doubleday, the disputed inventor of the game of baseball.  He was born on this day in 1819. 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 Army Officer, George Armstrong Custer, best know for his fatal miscalculation of Plains forces that led to his famous "last stand" 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 major league baseball player and stolen base record holder, Ricky Henderson. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses popular entertainer Jimmy Durante, whose long running television show aired its last episode on this day 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 life and career of singer and performer, Little Richard, who quit a long career in Rock and Roll on this day in 1979, to devote his life to ministry.  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 beloved invention of the Wham-o corporation, the Pluto Platter.  Later, and better, known as the Frisbee. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses actor, songwriter, soldier and Medal of Honor recipient Audie Murphy, who was born on this day in 1926. 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 holiday of Juneteenth, celebrating the abolition of slavery in Texas.  The holiday has been celebrated in Texas on this day since 1865. 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 Sally Ride, astronaut, physicist, and the first American Woman to go into space on this day in 1983. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses singer Kate Smith, best known for her rendition of God Bless America.  She died on this day in 1986. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast  

Fred uses a quote from a noted survival specialist to discuss the story of another feat of survival, that of Louis Zamperini, who's survival adventure after a plane crash in WWI was made into the movie "Unbroken." 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 ministry of Bernard Montjoux, rescuing pilgrims from the dangerous snowy trek across the Alps on their way to Rome.  He was canonized as St. Bernard on this day in 1681. 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 author and abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe, writer of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," who was born on this day in 1811. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses Denali, or Mt. McKinley, the highest peak in North America.  It was first summited by Episcopal Priest Hudson Stuck in 1913.  On this day in 1951, the safest route to the summit was established. 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 actor and Hollywood legend, Gregory Peck, 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 French conservationist, Naval Officer and ocean researcher, Jacques Cousteau, who was born on this day in 1910. 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 famous Kite experiment, performed on this day in 1752 by founding father Benjamin Franklin. 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 musician, composer and prodigy Cole Porter, who was born on this day in 1891. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Fred discusses political activist and revolutionary, Thomas Payne, who died on this day in 1809. 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 pivotal WWII Battle of Midway, which began on this day in 1942. 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 liberation of Europe, through Operation Overlord, or D-Day, on this day in 1945. 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 actor and politician, Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, 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 the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote.  It was submitted to the states for ratification on this day in 1919, on its way to becoming law in 1920. 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 author Larry McMurtry, who was born on this day in 1936. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast