We remember May 18:
Vatican history: We remember that John Paul II was born on this day in 1920 and died in 2005. He was born Karol Józef Wojtyła in Wadowice, Poland.
US history: The GOP nominated Abraham Lincoln on this day in 1860, He was selected in the 3rd ballot of what we would call today a very contested election.
Old Russia: Nicholas II was born on this day in 1868. He was the last Russian emperor (1894–1917). In 1918, he and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks.
Country music: We say happy birthday to George Strait, the modern king of country. He's sold over 100 million records and hit the # 1 spot 60 times.
Mr. October: We say happy birthday to Reggie Jackson, who was born in Pennsylvania on this day in 1946. Jackson came up with the A's in 1967 and put together quite a career: 561 HR, 1,701 RBI, AL MVP 1973, 18 HR in 77 post-season games and 3 HR in game 6 of the 1977 World Series. Jackson was selected to the Hall of Fame in 1993.
Orioles history: We say happy birthday to Brooks Robinson, who was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on this day in 1937. Overall, he hit .267 with 2,848 hits, 268 HR & 1,367 RBI. Brooks had a reputation for being a great clutch hitter. In his prime, he could hit a HR, a double or make a great play at third. Robinson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983 and continues to be one of the most popular players of all time.
Super lefty: On this day in 2004, Randy Johnson pitched a perfect game. According to Robby Hammock, who caught the game, the whole team sensed it right away. Great night for the future Hall of Famer.
Music history: We remember Pierino Como who was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, on this day in 1912. We remember him as Perry Como, one of the most successful male vocalists ever.
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