Monday, June 8, 2009...

10 Timeline Memories:

1. 1948] “Mr. Television": Milton Berle debuts as the host of “Texaco Star Theater” for an 8-year run in its original version...
2. 1966] Wedding Bells: The 47-year old NFL and 6-year old AFL agree to merge in 1970... For those that thought they agreed to merge after the Jets won the Super Bowl - WRONG!!!
3. 1968] Busted: Authorities announce the capture in London of James Earl Ray, the suspected assassin of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr...
4. 1969] Mickey Mantle Day: The New York Yankees retire Mickey Mantle's uniform no. 7 during 'Mickey Mantle Day' at Yankee Stadium...
5. 1982] Ronnie bashes communism: In the first speech by an American president to a joint session of the British Parliament, President Ronald Reagan predicts that Marxism-Leninism will wind up "on the ash heap of history."...
6. 1986] Celtic Pride: The Boston Celtics win their 16th NBA title led by Larry Bird's 29 points, 11 boards and 12 assists against Houston in game 6. This was the last title won by the Celts until last year when they notched no. 17...
7. 1987] Fawn testifies: Fawn Hill, secretary to national security aide Oliver L. North, testifies at the Iran-Contra hearings and admits to shredding some documents...
8. 1995] Marine rescue: U.S. Marines rescue Capt. Scott O'Grady, whose F16-C fighter had been shot down by Bosnian Serbs on June 2...
9. 1998] Moses is chosen: The National Rifle Association elects actor Charlton Heston its president...
10. 2001] Landslide: British Prime Minister Tony Blair is elected to a second term in a landslide...For more on June 8th:

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