On This Day in
H
ISTORY
Thursday May 15, 2008
Born 1859: Pierre Curie, physicist
Born 1918: Eddy Arnold, country singer
Born 1944: Gunilla Hutton, actress (Hee Haw)
Born 1973: Tori Spelling, actress (Donna-Beverly Hills 90210)
In 1940 1st nylon stockings are sold in America.
In 1942 Gasoline 1st rationed in US
In 1963 last of the Mercury flights, the 'Faith 7', launched.
In 1972 George Wallace shot & left paralyzed by Arthur Bremer in Laurel, Md
In 1988 Soviets begin withdrawl in Afghanistan
In 2003 Country Singer June Carter Cash dies of complications following heart surgery at age 73.
Of local interest....
In 1902 Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument dedicated in Indianapolis.
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