This Day In History

August 11th

1874  Harry S. Parmelee of New Haven, Connecticut patened the sprinkler head
1896  Harvey Hubbell of Bridgeport, Connecticut patented the electric light socket
1971  Republican New York mayor John Lindsay switched to the democratic party

1921  Actor Alex Haley
1925  Host Mike Douglas (Dowd)
1953  Actor Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea
1955  Singer Joe Jackson

Top Hits Courtesy of...

1960

• Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini - Brian Hyland

• Only the Lonely - Roy Orbison

• Walk-Don't Run - The Ventures

• Please Help Me, I'm Falling - Hank Locklin

1968

• Hello, I Love You - The Doors

• People Got to be Free - The Rascals

• Sunshine of Your Love - Cream

• Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash

1976

• Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee

• Let 'Em In - Wings

• You Should be Dancing - The Bee Gees

• Golden Ring - George Jones & Tammy Wynette

1984

• Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr.

• What's Love Got to Do with It - Tina Turner

• Sad Songs (Say So Much) - Elton John

• That's the Thing about Love - Don Williams

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