Television
Star Trek Premieres
On September 8, 1966, the first episode of Star Trek premiered on television.
Farnsworth’s First T.V. Demonstration
On September 7, 1927, inventor Philo T. Farnsworth made his first successful presentation of the “image dissector,” a crucial part of the first televisions.
Betty Boop Makes Cartoon Debut
On August 9, 1930, Betty Boop made her first cartoon appearance in Fleischer Studios’ Dizzy Dishes. The last Betty cartoon was released in 1939, but since then, she’s enjoyed several “comebacks” and appearances in such hit movies as Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Happy Birthday Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball was born on August 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York. She is best known for her acting on the television series I Love Lucy.
U.S. Lands First Men on the Moon
On July 20, 1969, the US effectively won the Space Race when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took man’s first steps on the Moon.
The Beatles Release First Album
On March 22, 1963, the Beatles released their first full-length album, “Please Please Me.”
Birth of Lon Chaney, Jr.
Lon Chaney Jr. was born Creighton Tull Chaney on February 10, 1906, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory.
Death of Hollywood Icon Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn was born on May 4, 1929, in Brussels, Belgium.
First Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
On November 27, 1924, New York City hosted its first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.