CCWolf
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U.S. Navy veteran who served in the fleet on both coasts. Golden Shellback aboard USS America CV-66 and USS Dixie AD-14. Never married, engaged to Mary Juana. Reside in rural Colorado, born in Wrigleyville, Chicago,IL. Politically Independent and Anti-MAGA
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Bill is pictured here taking ownership of the Chicago White Sox, the keys to Comiskey Park in his hands
February 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Bill is pictured here taking ownership of the Chicago White Sox, the keys to Comiskey Park in his hands
Bill served during the combat of World War II, with the United States Marine Corps. Bill gave his right leg in service to his country. During Bill’s baseball career, he owned the Cleveland Indians, Saint Louis Browns and Chicago White Sox
February 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Bill served during the combat of World War II, with the United States Marine Corps. Bill gave his right leg in service to his country. During Bill’s baseball career, he owned the Cleveland Indians, Saint Louis Browns and Chicago White Sox
National Baseball HOF (91) Principal owner of 3 MLB teams, credited with integrating the American League in 1947. W.S. champion 1948. His dad was president of the Chicago Cubs, whose decision was to plant ivy on the walls of Wrigley Field in 1937. “Wild Bill” Veeck- born Feb. 9, 1914 in Chicago, IL.
February 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
National Baseball HOF (91) Principal owner of 3 MLB teams, credited with integrating the American League in 1947. W.S. champion 1948. His dad was president of the Chicago Cubs, whose decision was to plant ivy on the walls of Wrigley Field in 1937. “Wild Bill” Veeck- born Feb. 9, 1914 in Chicago, IL.
February 8, 1915- the first American 12-reel film ever made; D.W. Griffith’s silent film “The Birth of a Nation” premieres in Los Angeles, CA. The film had a $100,000 budget, with a Box Office score of more than $100 million. To this day, one of the most financially successful films of all time.
February 9, 2025 at 3:07 AM
February 8, 1915- the first American 12-reel film ever made; D.W. Griffith’s silent film “The Birth of a Nation” premieres in Los Angeles, CA. The film had a $100,000 budget, with a Box Office score of more than $100 million. To this day, one of the most financially successful films of all time.
Award-winning novelist and attorney who is best known for his bestselling legal thrillers. He has written 37 consecutive number one fiction bestsellers, selling more than 325 million copies worldwide during his career. John Grisham- born February 8, 1955 in Jonesboro, Arkansas
February 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Award-winning novelist and attorney who is best known for his bestselling legal thrillers. He has written 37 consecutive number one fiction bestsellers, selling more than 325 million copies worldwide during his career. John Grisham- born February 8, 1955 in Jonesboro, Arkansas
In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II appointed John an Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire KBE.
The Library of Congress selected the Star War soundtrack (#1 AFI Soundtrack) for the National Recording Registry for being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
The Library of Congress selected the Star War soundtrack (#1 AFI Soundtrack) for the National Recording Registry for being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
February 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II appointed John an Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire KBE.
The Library of Congress selected the Star War soundtrack (#1 AFI Soundtrack) for the National Recording Registry for being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
The Library of Congress selected the Star War soundtrack (#1 AFI Soundtrack) for the National Recording Registry for being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
He is arguably the greatest film score composer of all time, composing 9 out of the top 25 highest-grossing films at the U.S. box office. Winner of 26 Grammy Awards. 5 Oscars, 54 nominations, including one at age 91 (oldest person any category) John Williams- born Feb 8,1932 in Flushing, Queens, NYC
February 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
He is arguably the greatest film score composer of all time, composing 9 out of the top 25 highest-grossing films at the U.S. box office. Winner of 26 Grammy Awards. 5 Oscars, 54 nominations, including one at age 91 (oldest person any category) John Williams- born Feb 8,1932 in Flushing, Queens, NYC
Actual accident photograph of the James Dean death
February 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Actual accident photograph of the James Dean death
On September 30, 1955- Dean was driving near the town of Cholame, California, when he was involved in an automobile accident with 23 year old student Donald Turnupseed, driving a 1950 Ford Tudor. Dean was killed
James Dean was 24-years old at the time of his death.
James Dean was 24-years old at the time of his death.
February 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
On September 30, 1955- Dean was driving near the town of Cholame, California, when he was involved in an automobile accident with 23 year old student Donald Turnupseed, driving a 1950 Ford Tudor. Dean was killed
James Dean was 24-years old at the time of his death.
James Dean was 24-years old at the time of his death.
First actor to be nominated posthumously for Best Actor Academy Award for his performance in East of Eden. American cultural icon, despite his short five year career. He was killed driving his 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, he named “little bastard” James Dean- born February 8, 1931 in Marion, Indiana
February 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
First actor to be nominated posthumously for Best Actor Academy Award for his performance in East of Eden. American cultural icon, despite his short five year career. He was killed driving his 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, he named “little bastard” James Dean- born February 8, 1931 in Marion, Indiana
Award-winning actor, proficient in both dramatic and comedic roles. The Guardian newspaper said of him: “he’s the most successful tragi-comedian of his age” U.S. Navy decorated combat officer during WWII. Ensign Jack Lemmon- born Feb 8, 1925 at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts
February 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Award-winning actor, proficient in both dramatic and comedic roles. The Guardian newspaper said of him: “he’s the most successful tragi-comedian of his age” U.S. Navy decorated combat officer during WWII. Ensign Jack Lemmon- born Feb 8, 1925 at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts
Known as the “father of science fiction” Writer whose novels have a wide influence on both literary & scientific works. Ray Bradbury said of Verne: “We are all, in one way or another, the children of Jules Verne” Jules Verne- born February 8, 1828 on lIe Feydeau island, Loire River, Nantes, France
February 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Known as the “father of science fiction” Writer whose novels have a wide influence on both literary & scientific works. Ray Bradbury said of Verne: “We are all, in one way or another, the children of Jules Verne” Jules Verne- born February 8, 1828 on lIe Feydeau island, Loire River, Nantes, France
Joe Pesci wasn’t in Taxi Driver
February 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Joe Pesci wasn’t in Taxi Driver
I thought the packers were jumping to the Canadian League, or was that simply wishful thinking?
February 8, 2025 at 4:40 AM
I thought the packers were jumping to the Canadian League, or was that simply wishful thinking?
Total MAGA behavior, Trump is bad for America
February 8, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Total MAGA behavior, Trump is bad for America
February 7, 1976- Director Martin Scorsese’ epic film “Taxi Driver” starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster and Joe Pesci, premieres in New York City on this date. Palme d’Or Award 1976
February 8, 2025 at 2:55 AM
February 7, 1976- Director Martin Scorsese’ epic film “Taxi Driver” starring Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster and Joe Pesci, premieres in New York City on this date. Palme d’Or Award 1976
February 7, 1971- Royal Albert Hall concert hall in London, United Kingdom, cancels an upcoming concert featuring Frank Zappa, due to concerns regarding indecent lyrics
February 8, 2025 at 2:31 AM
February 7, 1971- Royal Albert Hall concert hall in London, United Kingdom, cancels an upcoming concert featuring Frank Zappa, due to concerns regarding indecent lyrics
Name a street honoring Virginia McCaskey
February 8, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Name a street honoring Virginia McCaskey
February 7, 1965- Diana Ross and The Supremes release their hit single “Stop in the Name of Love” on Motown Records on this date
February 8, 2025 at 2:18 AM
February 7, 1965- Diana Ross and The Supremes release their hit single “Stop in the Name of Love” on Motown Records on this date
Trump is unbelievably repulsive
February 8, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Trump is unbelievably repulsive
February 7, 1960- Boston Celtics superstar center Bill Russell becomes the first NBA player to tally 50 (51) rebounds in a game
February 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
February 7, 1960- Boston Celtics superstar center Bill Russell becomes the first NBA player to tally 50 (51) rebounds in a game