We remember James Brown (1933-2006)

We remember James Brown who was born on this day in 1933.  He left us a huge legacy of songs and albums.

In many ways, James Brown had a great life. He was born in poverty and worked his way to the top. He did make a few mistakes. Frankly, who hasn't?

He was great in concert!

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Happy # 76 Mary Hopkin

Mary Hopkin, the beautiful young woman from Wales who sang so many wonderful songs, was born on this day in 1950.

Mary is best known for "Those were the days", now available in a digital format.   This is specially good for those who grew up with the scratchy 45!   It was one of the first records released on Apple Records, the company started by The Beatles.

Mary was a beautiful 18-year old woman when she recorded this tune. It quickly became an international best seller.   Let me confess that I loved her elegant look too! She looked and sounded great!

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May 3, 1469: Niccolo Machiavelli was born

Niccolo Machiavelli was born in Florence on this day in 1469.   

We remember him for "The Prince", or the book that he published in 1532 when he was briefly jailed.  The book was intended as a handbook for politicians and it inspired the term "Machiavellian".   Some say that he is the father of modern political theory.  

I've read the book at several times in my life:

First, I had to read it in school;

Second, during a flight between Dallas and Chicago; and

Third, I saw the paperback on sale a few years ago and read it again one summer afternoon.

It is a good book and easy to read.  

He also wrote several poems and plays. 

Machiavelli died on June 21, 1527, in Florence, Italy.

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1455: The War of the Roses (ENGLAND'S REAL 'GAME OF THRONES')

Military history expert Barry Jacobsen reviews England's 'War of the Roses', dynastic wars fought between supporters of two rival branches of the royal house of Plantagenent: the Houses of Lancaster and York. Biochemist Leslie Eastman will chime in with a look at the forensic analysis of the remains of the war's most infamous participants, Richard III, which have made the news recently.   Here is Leslie's post.   Click to 

Listen to "ENGLAND'S REAL "GAME OF THRONES"" on Spreaker.

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A look at Texas politics with George Rodriguez from South Texas. The Supreme Court’s opinion on congressional districts. Mexico and latest indictments. The May 26 primary coming up.

 

What happens to Claudia in the next episode?

What happens to Claudia in the next episode?:

Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum is suddenly the main character in this nasty “telenovela.”

Click to read: https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/05/what_happens_to_claudia_in_the_next_episode.html

Happy # 90 Engelbert Humperdinck

We remember Arnold George Dorsey who was born in India on this day in 1936.    

We know him as Englebert Humperdinck, a great favorite of the ladies over the years.    He recorded many songs, including "After the lovin'".

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We remember Lesley Gore (1946-2015)

Lesley Sue Goldstein was born in New York on this day in 1946.   She died in 2015.     We know her as Lesley Gore.

Lesley was cute and very clean.  She was also a hit-making machine.  Her biggest hit was "It's my party", a song that keeps popping up in movie soundtracks.

Lesley Gore:  Thanks for a lot of fun songs!

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May 2, 1939: Gehrig ended streak

Lou Gehrig's playing career ended on this day in 1939 after playing in 2,130 consecutive games.

He never played again and died two years later.  

It may a good weekend to catch that great movie "The pride of the Yankees".

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1939: Lou Gehrig stepped down after 2,130 games or 13 years!

Lou Gehrig's playing career ended on this day in 1939 after playing in 2,130 consecutive games.

He never played again and died two years later.  

It may a good weekend to catch that great movie "The pride of the Yankees".

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