Heather vs Paul (an update)...
The Brits are calling it "one of the most acrimonious celebrity divorce cases ever to reach the courts". There's no place - repeat - no place, that you can pick up a newspaper in this world and not see the latest round in the battle-to-end-all-battles. The latest installment in "McCartney vs McCartney" is that Heather is suing 2 (soon to be 3) British tabloids who've been spreading all those vicious stories about her (obviously stories about Paul are fine with Lady H). As big as it is, this is another divorce case where the other side is made to look like an uncensored Genghis Kahn. Let's turn the clock back to a much happier time for Sir Paul...
October 26th is an historical day for Paul and the Beatles with no less than 6 significant events in the life of the Fab Four. In chronological order, here they are:
- [1962] The Beatles perform at the Liverpool Empire. Also on the bill is one of the group's favorite acts: Little Richard...
- [1965] The Beatles receive MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) honors at Buckingham Palace...
- [1968] "Hey Jude" tops the charts for the 9th consecutive week...
- [1973] Paul McCartney & Wings release "Helen Wheels" in the UK...
- [1984] Paul promotes his film "Give My Regards To Broad Street" and its soundtrack on "Good Morning America"...
- [1988] "Magical Mystery Tour", the 1967 film is released on home video...
Would Paul like to revisit past events ? You bet your tort. Youtube (who else ?) has a short tongue-in-cheek video that bridges both the past and present. Click on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJLc5n0e_L4 ...
Non-Beatles Timeline Events...
- [1980] 22-year old college senior Alberto Salazar runs his 1st New City Marathon and sets a new course record of 2 hours 9 minutes 41 seconds...
- [1985] Umpire Don Denkinger's controversial "safe" call at first base helps Kansas City beat St. Louis in Game 6 of the World Series (KC goes on to win Game 7 and the World Series as a result)...
- [1990] Wayne Gretzky becomes the 1st NHL player to reach 2,000 points...
- [1991] Former Washington (DC) mayor Marion Barry begins a 6-month sentence for cocaine possession...
- [1997] The Florida Marlins beat the Cleveland Indians to win the World Series after only 5 years of existence...
"Happy Trails": 1990] William S. Paley (this one hits home as Paley was the founder of CBS, Inc) dies from kidney failure at 89...1994] One-man band, Wilbert ("Kansas City") Harrison dies from a stroke at 65...
Premiered on this date: 1955] "Rebel Without a Cause" starring James Dean opens several weeks after his death at 24...1970] Gary Trudeau's "Doonesbury" premieres in 28 newspapers...
Published on this date: 1955] "The Village Voice"...
#1 on this date: 1978] "Hot Child In The City" - Nick Gilder...1982] "Who Can It Be Now"? - Men At Work (The International Division of CBS sent out an acetate with no title - just a big question mark on the label)...
Gold Standard: 1971] "Tired of Being Alone" - Al Green...
[To ensure accuracy of dates and content, multiple reference sources are used in the timeline]...
Commentary...
Long overdue is this "Happy Trails" to Jane Wyatt who passed away last week. The Mom on "Father Knows Best" was 96...
The Good...
Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado was named winner of the Roberto Clemente Award for outstanding performance with community service ("Delgado's Extra Bases"). Delgado idolized Clemente and wears his #21...
The Bad...
Mitchell Cozad, former Northern Colorado backup punter is charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of his rival. Released on $500,000 bail, Cozad is scheduled for a Nov. 6th hearing. The 21-year old is accused of stabbing starting punter Rafael Mendoza in his kicking leg (some guys will do anything to win a job, I guess)...
The Ugly...
Florida International dismissed 2 players (Marshall McDuffie, Jr. and Chris Smith) for their roles in a brawl during a game against Miami. The Hurricanes Anthony Reddick who used his helmet as a weapon had his suspension increased in "indefinite status". Officials have warned both schools that further punishment is possible (throw the helm-I mean book at them)...
"Happy Birthday...happy birthday":
Sasha Cohen (22), Keith Urban (we know where he'll be celebrating his birthday) (39), Natalie Merchant (43), Dylan McDermott (44), "The Love Boat's" cruise director Julie McCoy, Lauren Tewes is 52 Jaclyn Smith (59), Pat Sajak (59), Hillary Rodham Clinton (59) and Bob Hoskins (64)...
Timeline Countdown: 66 days until 2007, 73 days until NFL playoffs and 101 days until the Super Bowl...
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