Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Michelle at Big Blueberry Eyes had this on her blog today so I played along for my birthyear of 1958:

In 1958 (the year you were born)

Dwight Eisenhower is president of the US

The first US earth satellite, Explorer I, goes into orbit

Rocker Jerry Lee Lewis marries his 13 year old second cousin, Myra Brown

The "Quiz Show Scandals" rock the television industry and the nation

Vice President Richard Nixon faces hostile anti-American mobs during a visit to South America

14 year old Bobby Fischer wins the United States Chess Championship

Ellen DeGeneres, Michael Jackson, Ice-T, and Mark Cuban are born

New York Yankees win the World Series

Baltimore Colts win the NFL championship

Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup

Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote is published

Elvis Presley enters the U.S. Army
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11 comments:

  1. Pat4:43 PM

    I don't remember, Noah didn't get a newspaper on the ark!

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  2. Mrs. Mac8:20 PM

    Ancient of Days? You're not THAT old Miss Pat. Have you packed your bags yet? Your bathroom cabinet and countertop are installed now :)

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  3. Pat9:25 PM

    Oh, I'm getting excited!
    I think I'm going to buy myself a house warming gift!

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  4. Mrs. Darling10:42 PM

    I have no idea and Im not sure I want to do.It might make me feel extremely old!

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  5. Anonymous11:11 PM

    Guess what Mrs. Mac? I just MIGHT have enough snow to make a snowball tomorrow and throw it right at you!!..anonymous

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  6. Mrs. Mac1:40 AM

    Oh Anonymous ... (ahem, Miss Terry), better hurry as my snow is nearly gone. :)

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  7. Idaho Dad3:17 AM

    Thanks for the music and math links! I'll take all the help I can get.

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  8. Jada's Gigi1:47 PM

    Hey we're birthday buddies! Mine is in 58 too!

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  9. Terry4:33 PM

    That's Ok Mrs.Mac. I told Saija, I have decided on using an ice cube instead...Way too cold to go playing outside!!

    If your snow is almost gone all the better. YOU won't have any amunition to fight back with!!


    I don't know how you ever guessed who that Anon person was..Foiled again...Shucks!....Love Miss Terry

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  10. Anonymous5:51 PM

    Terry ... you're so transparent (lol)

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  11. Michelle11:11 AM

    I don't think I ever heard that about Jerry Lee Lewis before! Interesting facts!

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