This Day In History

February 14th

St. Valentine's Day

1849  James Polk became the first US President to have his was taken.  It took place in New York City by Matthew Brady.
1899  Voting machines for federal elections approved by US Congress.
1980  The most respected newscaster, Walter Cronkite, announced his retirement from the CBS Evening News and was replaced by Dan Rather.
1984  British musician Elton John married Renata Blauel in Sydney, Australia.

1894  Comedian/Entertainer Jack Benny (born as Benjamin Kubelsky)
1913  'Missing' Labor Union Leader Jimmy Hoffa
1921  TV Host Hugh Downs
1934  Singer/Actress Florence Henderson

1952

• Cry - Johnny Ray

• Anytime - Eddie Fisher

• Undecided - The Ames Brothers

• Shrimp Boats - Jo Stafford

1961

• Calcutta - Lawrence Welk

• Will You Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirelles

• Rubber Ball - Bobby Vee

• Wings of a Dove - Ferlin Husky

1970

• Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) - Sly & The Family Stone

• I Want You Back - The Jackson 5

• Psychedelic Shack - The Temptations

• It's Just a Matter of Time - Sonny James

1989

• Straight Up - Paula Abdul

• She Wants to Dance with Me - Rick Astley

• All This Time - Tiffany

• Song of the South - Alabama

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