Anchors Away My Boys

American Treasure Tour Trivia Blog

History:  1794
On this date in 1794 the United States Government established the NAVY.

Today's Song:  Anchors Away!

Born on this Date:  1939

Cale Yarborough

One of only two drivers in NASCAR history to win three consecutive championships.

Died on this Date:  2009
Irving R. Levine

What was Irving's claim to fame?
a.  Secretary of State for President Carter
b.  Journalist
c.  Invented the barcode
*answer at bottom of post

Did you know?

That is 21 states Wal-Mart is the single largest employer?

Today's Quote:

I always turn to the sports page first, which record people's

accomplishments. The front page has nothing but man's 

failures. 

     - Chief Justice Earl Warren 

*b. Journalist

OH DONALD !

American Treasure Tour Trivia Blog

On this date in 1985:  Libby Riddles did what?
a. Became the first woman to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
b.  Invented the Cabbage Patch Doll
c.  Released the screenplay for the movie "The Goonies".
*answer at bottom of post

Born on this Date:  1935

Ted Bessell

Best known as "That Girl's" boyfriend.   Oh Donald!

Died on this Date:  1998

American Jazz Musician George Howard ~ age 41

Died of lymphoma

His last album was released posthumously one month after his death.

Song for the Day: Love Will Find a Way

George Howard

Today's Quote:  It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.  Andre' Gide, Autumn Leaves

Fun Fact: (or in this case the not so fun fact) The IRS admits that one in five people who call their help line get the wrong answer to their question. 

a. Became the first woman to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.