Music
Happy Birthday L. Frank Baum
Lyman Frank Baum was born on May 15, 1856, in Chittenango, New York (about 30 miles from Mystic’s home in Camden).
Happy Birthday Bing Crosby
The best-selling record artist of the 20th century, Bing Crosby, was born Harry Lillis Crosby Jr. in Tacoma, Washington, on May 3, 1903.
Elvis is Inducted into the Army
On March 24, 1958, Elvis Presley was inducted into the US Army.
The Beatles Release First Album
On March 22, 1963, the Beatles released their first full-length album, “Please Please Me.”
Pinocchio Premiers
On February 7, 1940, Pinocchio debuted at the Center Theatre in New York City.
Ellington’s Carnegie Hall Debut
On January 23, 1943, Duke Ellington made his first of many performances at Carnegie Hall.
Show Boat Makes Broadway Debut
On December 27, 1927, the musical Show Boat debuted at Broadway’s Ziegfeld Theater.
Snow White Premieres
On December 21, 1937, Walt Disney released Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the world’s first full-length animated feature film.
Premiere of The Nutcracker Ballet
On December 18, 1892, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Despite initial poor reviews, today it’s a holiday staple for millions.