Specially Created For: Geraldine Douglas Monday March 6, 1944 Celebrating a Special Day

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Specially Created For: Geraldine Douglas Monday March 6, 1944

President/V.P. - Franklin D. Roosevelt / Henry A. Wallace

Celebrating a Special Day

In Washington, D.C., Congress grants the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Agency $1 billion. In France, Marcel Deat is appointed minister of labor. The Japanese government begins drafting students for military service. In other news, the Soviet Union officially recognizes the new government in Italy. In the United States, the government reports that women make up 42 percent of the work force in West Coast aircraft plants.

Events of the Month

Back in 1944, the popular songs were: Besame Mucho performed by Jimmy Dorsey; Holiday for Strings performed by David Rose; I Love You sung by Bing Crosby; as well as I'll Get By by Harry James. Also topping the musical charts: I'll Walk Alone by Dinah Shore; It's Love, Love, Love by Guy Lombardo; My Heart Tells Me by Glen Gray; and the ever popular Swingin' on a Star by Bing Crosby

Popular Music

In 1944, a gallon of milk sold for $.62, a loaf of bread sold for $.09, a new car sold for

$1,225.00, a gallon of gas sold for $.16, and a new house sold for $8,649.00. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was about 152.32.

In 2021, a gallon of milk sold for $3.53, a loaf of bread sold for $1.50, a new car sold for

$28,745.00, a gallon of gas sold for $2.60, and a new house sold for $313,000.00. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was about 30,077.81. The average wage earner in 1944 made $2,378.00 per year, compared to today $40,170

Then vs. Now Cost of Living Comparisons

'Going My Way'- Directed by Leo McCarey won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1944. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to Bing Crosby for his role in 'Going My Way' and the Best Actress Award went to Ingrid Bergman for her role in 'Gaslight'

Academy Award Winning Movies

It's St. Louis vs. St. Louis in this year's World Series, with the Cardinals defeating the Browns in the sixth game. The Packers win football's NFL title over the Giants by a score of 14-7. Montreal plays well defeating Chicago to win the Stanley Cup in hockey. Pensive, ridden by C. McCreary, wins the Kentucky Derby. Utah takes Dartmouth into overtime in a tough match to win the NCAA basketball championship.

The Year's Sports Highlights

Actor and director Rob Reiner - 1947 Basketball player Shaquille O'Neal -1972

Economist Alan Greenspan - 1926 Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour -1946

Famous People Born on This Date

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Specially Created For: Jacquelyn Kissane Thursday March 12, 1959

President/V.P. - Dwight D. Eisenhower / Richard M. Nixon

In Washington, D.C., President Eisenhower approves legislation that makes Hawaii the 50th state in Union. The U.S. government promises to continue military aid for Iran, Pakistan and Turkey. The first known radar contact made with Venus occurs in Massachusetts. Pioneer IV travels past the moon and is on its way to orbit the sun. In Havana, Fidel Castro vows that Cuba will join the United States in the "Cold War" against the Soviet Union. In other news, the new government in Iraq withdraws from the Baghdad Pact.

Back in 1959, the popular songs were: A Big Hunk o' Love performed by Elvis Presley; Come Softly to Me performed by Fleetwoods; Dream Lover sung by Bobby Darin; as well as Lonely Boy by Paul Anka. Also topping the musical charts: Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin; Stagger Lee by Lloyd Price; There Goes My Baby by The Drifters; and the ever popular Venus by Frankie Avalon

In 1959, a gallon of milk sold for $1.01, a loaf of bread sold for $.20, a new car sold for

'Ben Hur'- Directed by William Wyler won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1959. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to Charlton Heston for his role in 'Ben Hur' and the Best Actress Award went to Simone Signoret for her role in 'Room at the Top'

In baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Chicago White Sox in the sixth game to win the World Series. The Baltimore Colts win the National

Football League title 31-16 over the New York Giants. Montreal defeats Toronto to capture hockey's Stanley Cup. In tennis, Maria Bueno and Alex Olmedo win the singles titles at Wimbledon. Roger Ward emerges victorious in the Indy 500. A horse named Tommy Lee wins Kentucky Derby. The Boston Celtics win over the Minneapolis Lakers in the NBA

championship. The Year's Sports Highlights

Singer Liza Minnelli - 1946 Actor Aaron Eckhart - 1968 Baseball player Darryl Strawberry -1962

Singer James Taylor - 1948 Famous People

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Specially Created For: James Murphy Friday March 21, 1986

President/V.P. - Ronald Reagan / George Bush

On the 18th, Buckingham Palace announces the engagement of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. Divers recover the Challenger crew compartment, containing the remains of astronauts. Among the best-selling books published during the year are Oliver Saks' "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat," Kenneth Jackson's "The Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of America," and Tom Clancy's thriller, "Red Storm Rising."

Back in 1986, the popular songs were: How Will I Know performed by Whitney Houston; I Didn't Mean to Turn You on performed by Robert Palmer; Nasty sung by Janet Jackson; as well as Papa Don't Preach by Madonna. Also topping the musical charts: Russians by Sting; Sledge Hammer by Peter Gabriel; Walk of Life by Dire Straits; and the ever popular Word Up by Cameo

$6,768.00, a gallon of gas sold for $1.22, and a new house sold for $123,229.00. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was about 1,895.95. In 2021, a gallon of milk sold for $3.53, a loaf of bread sold for $1.50, a new car sold for

$28,745.00, a gallon of gas sold for $2.60, and a new house sold for $313,000.00. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was about 30,077.81. The average wage earner in 1986 made

$13,824.00 per year, compared to today $40,170 Then vs. Now Cost of

Living Comparisons

'Platoon'- Directed by Oliver Stone won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1986. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to Paul Newman for his role in 'The Color of Money' and the Best Actress Award went to Marlee Matlin for her role in 'Children of a Lesser God'

In football, it's the Chicago Bears 46-10 over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX held at the Superdome in New Orleans. The Boston Celtics defeat Houston to capture the National Basketball Association championship. The New York Mets win the World Series in the seventh game against the Boston Red Sox. A horse named Ferdinand pulls ahead to win the Kentucky Derby and a purse of $609,400. Montreal beats Calgary to win hockey's Stanley Cup. In the world of boxing, Tim Witherspoon defeats Tony Tubbs in Atlanta.

Actor Gary Oldman - 1958

Supertramp member Rodger Hodgson - 1950

Actor Rosie O'Donnell - 1962 Actor Matthew Broderick - 1962

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Specially Created For: Joan Stelle Tuesday March 11, 1930

President/V.P. - Herbert C. Hoover / Charles Curtis

In Washington, D.C., President Hoover declares, "Prosperity is just around the corner." In Philadelphia, Al Capone is released from jail. Scientists in Arizona announce the discovery of a ninth planet, Pluto. In other news, the Turkish nationalist government changes the name of Constantinople to Istanbul. Thousands of Russians flee to Poland to escape the collective work program established by Joseph Stalin.

Back in 1930, the popular songs were: Get Happy performed by Harold Arlen; Happy Feet performed by Jack Yellen; I Got Rhythm sung by Ira Gershwin; as well as Little White Lies by W. Donaldson. Also topping the musical charts: Lucky Seven by Howard Dietz; Mysterious Mose by Walter Doyle; Ten Cents a Dance by Lorenz Hart; and the ever popular The White Dove by Clifford Grey

In 1930, a gallon of milk sold for $.56, a loaf of bread sold for $.08, a new car sold for $525.00, a gallon of gas sold for $.10, and a new house sold for $7,146.00. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was about 164.58.

'All Quiet on the Western Front'- Universal won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1930. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to George Arliss for his role in 'Disraeli' and the Best Actress Award went to Norma Shearer for her role in 'The Divorcee'

Philadelphia defeats St. Louis four games to two to win the World Series. Southern California trounces Pittsburgh 47-14 in the Rose Bowl. The world's first auto race on ice is held; German Hans Stuck emerges as the winner. Billy Arnold wins 18th annual Indy 500, averaging 100.4 mph. A horse Gallant Fox pulls ahead of the pack in the Kentucky Derby. In heavyweight boxing, Max Schmeling defeats Jack Sharkey in a bout held in New York. Schmeling was the successor to champion Gene Tunney, who announced his retirement in 1928.

Actor Anton Yelchin - 1989 Publisher Rupert Murdoch - 1931 Bandleader Lawrence Welk - 1903 Actor Thora Birch - 1982

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Specially Created For: Judith Goll Sunday March 12, 1944

In Washington, D.C., Congress grants the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Agency $1 billion. In France, Marcel Deat is appointed minister of labor. The Japanese government begins drafting students for military service. In other news, the Soviet Union officially recognizes the new government in Italy. In the United States, the government reports that women make up 42 percent of the work force in West Coast aircraft plants.

Back in 1944, the popular songs were: Besame Mucho performed by Jimmy Dorsey; Holiday for Strings performed by David Rose; I Love You sung by Bing Crosby; as well as I'll Get By by Harry James. Also topping the musical charts: I'll Walk Alone by Dinah Shore; It's Love, Love, Love by Guy Lombardo; My Heart Tells Me by Glen Gray; and the ever popular Swingin' on a Star by Bing Crosby

'Going My Way'- Directed by Leo McCarey won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1944. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to Bing Crosby for his role in 'Going My Way' and the Best Actress Award went to Ingrid Bergman for her role in 'Gaslight'

It's St. Louis vs. St. Louis in this year's World Series, with the Cardinals defeating the Browns in the sixth game. The Packers win football's NFL title over the Giants by a score of 14-7. Montreal plays well defeating Chicago to win the Stanley Cup in hockey. Pensive, ridden by C. McCreary, wins the Kentucky Derby. Utah takes Dartmouth into overtime in a tough match to win the NCAA basketball championship.

Singer Liza Minnelli - 1946 Actor Aaron Eckhart - 1968 Baseball player Darryl Strawberry -1962

Singer James Taylor - 1948 Famous People

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Specially Created For: Lauretta Hay Monday March 16, 1959

Actor Alexandra Daddario - 1986 Comedian and actor Jerry Lewis - 1926 Singer Patty Griffin - 1964

Heart member Nancy Wilson - 1954 Famous People

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Specially Created For: Marlene Smith Sunday March 1, 1942

In Washington, D.C., President Roosevelt urges state governors to establish a 40-mile per hour speed limit to conserve tires. Gen. Douglas MacArthur is appointed supreme

commander of United Nations forces in the Southwest Pacific. Congress receives labor's promise to prohibit all strikes during the war. In other news, the Brazilian government confiscates Axis property in retaliation for the sinking of Brazilian merchant ships. Japanese troops begin their successful invasions of Java and New Guinea.

Back in 1942, the popular songs were: A String of Pearls performed by Glenn Miller; Blues in the Night performed by Woody Herman; Jersey Bounce sung by Benny Goodman; as well as Jingle Jangle Jingle by Kay Kyser. Also topping the musical charts: Serenade in Blue by Glenn Miller; Sleepy Lagoon by Harry James; Tangerine by Jimmy Dorsey; and the ever popular White Christmas by Bing Crosby

'Mrs. Miniver'- Directed by William Wyler won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1942. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to James Cagney for his role in 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' and the Best Actress Award went to Greer Garson for her role in 'Mrs. Miniver'

St. Louis wins the World Series four games to one over last year's winner, the New York Yankees. The Redskins defeat the Bears 14-6 for the NFL Championship. Stanford wins the NCAA basketball Championship over Dartmouth. Roger Hornsby is named to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The

American League beats national League 3-1 in the All-Star game. Shut-Out wins the Kentucky Derby. Boxing great Joe Louis KO's Buddy Baer in the first round, and in a later bout, KO's Abe Simon in the sixth round. In the world of chess, Alexander A. Alekhine of France continues to hold the world title for a fifth year.

Actor and director Ron Howard - 1954 Singer Justin Bieber - 1994

Writer Ralph Ellison - 1914

Singer and actor Harry Belafonte - 1927 Famous People

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Specially Created For: Michael Warren Monday March 17, 1958

Rock 'n' roll superstar Elvis Presley is drafted into the U. S. Army. In Washington, D.C., doctors declare that President Eisenhower has fully recovered from the stroke he

experienced in November. Werhner von Braun reports that U. S. space research is several years behind the Soviet Union. In Missouri, former president Harry Truman conducts the Kansas City Philharmonic. The U.S. government announces that unemployment is at its highest mark since1941. The Soviet Union announces that it has banned atomic testing and requests that other nations do the same.

Back in 1958, the popular songs were: At the Hop performed by Danny & The Juniors; Bird Dog performed by The Everly Brothers; Catch a Falling Star sung by Perry Como; as well as Don't by Elvis Presley. Also topping the musical charts: Get a Job by The Silhouettes; Sugartime by McGuire Sisters; Tequila by The Champs; and the ever popular The Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley

'Gigi'- Directed by Vicente Minnelli won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1958. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to David Niven for his role in 'Separate Tables' and the Best Actress Award went to Susan Hayward for her role in 'I Want to Live'

The New York Yankees defeated the Milwaukee Braves in the seventh game to win the World Series. Basketball star Wilt Chamberlain signs with the Harlem Globetrotters. In football, the Baltimore Colts defeat the New York Giants 23-17 to win the NFL title. Jimmy Byran wins the Indy 500 with an average speed of 133.8 mph. The Brazilian soccer team defeats Sweden 5-2 to win the World Cup. A horse named Tim Tam wins the Kentucky Derby. Floyd Patterson knocks out Roy Harris in the 12th round in Los Angeles to remain heavyweight champion.

Actor Kurt Russell - 1951

Designer Alexander McQueen - 1969 Ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev - 1938 Actor Rob Lowe - 1964

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Specially Created For: Norma Maravilla Wednesday March 22, 1972

President/V.P. - Richard M. Nixon / Spiro T. Agnew

On the 25th, UCLA wins its sixth straight NCAA basketball title playing in Los Angeles. On the 22nd, the Equal Rights Amendment, the 27th amendment to the U. S. Constitution, is passed by the Senate. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. The two most popular films of the year are the French Connection and the Godfather. On Broadway, the biggest hit was A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. The United States, along with 120 other nations, signs a treaty banning all uses of biological weapons.

Back in 1972, the popular songs were: American Pie performed by Don McLean; Ben performed by Michael Jackson; Black & White sung by Three Dog Night; as well as Brandy by Looking Glass. Also topping the musical charts: I Am Woman by Helen Reddy; Let's Stay Together by Al Green; Nights in White Satin by The Moody Blues; and the ever popular The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr.

'The Godfather' - Directed by Francis Ford Coppola won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1972. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to Marlon Brando for his role in 'The Godfather' (refused) and the Best Actress Award went to Liza Minelli for her role in 'Cabaret'

It's the Dallas Cowboys over the Miami Dolphins 24-3 at Super Bowl VI in New Orleans. UCLA wins its sixth straight NCAA basketball title. Los Angeles beats New York to capture the National Basketball Association title. In baseball, Oakland wins the World Series in the seventh game over Cincinnati. Billie Jean King and Stan Smith win singles titles at Wimbledon. Boston beats New York to capture the Stanley Cup. A horse named Riva Ridge, ridden by jockey R. Turcotte, emerges victorious in the Kentucky Derby.

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber -1948

Actor Reese Witherspoon - 1976 Actor William Shatner - 1931

Western author Louis L'Amour - 1908 Famous People

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Specially Created For: Patricia Lovett Friday March 13, 1959

Actor William H. Macy - 1950 Skier Mikaela Shiffrin - 1995 Singer Neil Sedaka - 1939

Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard -1911