This Day In History

July 9th

1792  S.L. Mitchell of Columbia College in New York City becomes the first Professor of Agriculture
1872  The doughnut cutter was patented by John F. Blondel of Thomaston, Maine
1910  W.R. Brookins of Atlantic City, New Jersey flew the first airplane to travel for a mile

1947  O.J. (Orenthal James) Simpson, Football Star, Actor and suspected murder of his ex-wife
1952  TV Host & Entertainer John Tesh
1956  Actor Tom Hanks
1957  Actress Kelly McGillis
1958  Actor Jimmy Smits
1976  Actor Fred Savage

Top of the Chart Hits Courtesy of...

1961

• Quarter to Three - US Bonds

• Tossin' and Turnin' - Bobby Lewis

• The Writing on the Wall - Adam Wade

• San Antonio Rose - Floyd Cramer

1969

• Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet - Henry Mancini

• Crystal Blue Persuasion - Tommy James & The Shondells

• Color Him Father - The Winstons

• Statue of a Fool - Jack Greene

1977

• Undercover Angel - Alan O'Day

• Da Doo Ron Ron - Shaun Cassidy

• Looks Like We Made It - Barry Manilow

• I'll be Leaving Alone - Charley Pride

1985

• Sussudio - Phil Collins

• A View to a Kill - Duran Duran

• Everytime You Go Away - Paul Young

• She's a Miracle - Exile

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