On February 10th, 1959, a day that will live in infamy, I was born in Oceanside California.
Am I old enough to be a “curmudgeon” yet?
Other events of Feb. 10th.
The treaty of Paris signed in 1793 ending the Seven Years War
Gary Powers was released by the Soviet Union. 1962
Rioters in San Francisco sacked a theater
in protest of the movie Kathleen Mavourneen and it’s portrayal
of the Irish poor.
1992 Alex Haley died
1966 Nader testified before the Senate regarding his book, safe at any speed.
Other births on Feb 10th.
1967 Laura Dern (actress)
1962 Cliff Burton (bass player)
1950 Mark Spitz (swimmer)
1946 Donovan (Leitch) (singer)
1940 Roberta Flack (singer)
1930 Robert Wagner (actor)
1914 Larry Adler (composer)
1905 Lon Chaney, Jr. (actor)
1893 Jimmy Durante (actor, comedian)
1890 Boris Pasternak (poet, writer)
Other events of 1959
Castro took over Cuba
Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th states.
Ben-Hur was released.
Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens were killed.
The US-Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway was officially opened in a ceremony involving Queen Elizabeth and Pres. Eisenhower.
The first ship to sail through was the icebreaker “D’Iberville”.
Average cost of a loaf of bread in USA: $0.15
Average salary in USA: ~$3000 per year.
Congratulations!!! As for the curmudgeon part there are, of course, tests. For example, have you come upon a boisterous young couple, clearly enamored with each other and wondered “What the hell is the matter with them???”
I’m sure other participants are fully qualified to administer curmudgeon tests.
I’ve always said that anyone who shares a birthday with Jimmy Durante can’t be all bad – actually, this is the first time I’ve said that. Anyhow, happy birthday, FC – and many more.
I’ve always known at least one other person that has Valentine’s day as a birthday. Growing up, it was a guy in class (I was 15 minutes OLDER than he was, however, so HE had to do what I said!). When I first started working here, it was a co-worker (who has since retired) and now another co-worker’s wife.
Hmmmm - wonder what always happens nine months earlier???
(hint - do NOT ask my kids!)