May 10, 1940: Prime Minister Winston Churchill

We remember that Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of the UK on this day in 1940.   PM Churchill was one of the great men of the 20th century.    His books about World War II are a must read for anyone learning the history of the war.

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We remember Fred Astaire (1899-1987)

We remember Fred Astaire who was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on this day in 1899.    He died in 1987.

We remember him as one of the great dancers of the 20th century.

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