This Day In History

May 8th

St. Desideratus

1886  Originally used for medicinal purposes, Dr. John S. Pemberton sold his secret elixir formula to Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.  Today, Coca-Cola is the most widely recognized logo throughout the world in over 200 countries.  One hundred years later, in 1985, they introduced "New Coke" which soon failed.  Visit www.cocacola.com
1847  Robert W. Thomson of England patented the rubber tire.
1879  Patent for the first automobile by George Selden of Rochester, New York

1998  Country Music Star Eddie Rabbit dies at age 53

1847  Playright Oscar Hammerstein I
1884  33rd US President Harry S. Truman
1906  Director Roberto Rossellini
1926  Comedian/Actor Don Rickles
1941  Actor James Mitchum
1943  Singer Toni Tennille
1964  Actress Melissa Gilbert

Top of the Chart Hits Courtesy of...

1956

• Ivory Tower - Cathy Carr

• The Magic Touch - The Platters

• Long Tall Sally - Little Richard

• A Tear Fell - Teresa Brewer

1960

• Stuck on You - Elvis Presley

• Greenfields - The Brothers Four

• Puppy Love - Paul Anka

• Sink the Bismarck - Johnny Horton

1967

• Somethin' Stupid - Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra

• A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You - The Monkees

• Don't You Care - The Buckinghams

• I Think We're Alone Now - Tommy James and The Shondells

1976

• Welcome Back - John Sebastian

• Silly Love Songs - Wings

• Disco Lady - Johnnie Taylor

• My Eyes Can Only See as Far as You - Charley Pride

1989

• The Living Years - Mike & the Mechanics

• Eternal Flame - The Bangles

• Like A Prayer - Madonna

• Hand On Your Heart - Kylie Minogue

• I'll Be There For You - Bon Jovi

1996

• Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey

• Fastlove - George Michael

• Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion

1997

• Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G.

• Blood On The Dance Floor - Michael Jackson

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