Birth of Leonardo da Vinci
Renaissance Man Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452, in Vinci, Republic of Florence, Italy.
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Happy Birthday Charles M. Russell
Artist Charles Marion Russell was born on March 19, 1864, in St. Louis, Missouri.
First Inductees in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
On January 23, 1986, the first group of musicians was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Birth of D.W. Griffith
Pioneering filmmaker David Wark Griffith was born on January 22, 1875, in Oldham County, Kentucky.
First Colorano Silk FDC
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Popeye’s Comic Debut
On January 17, 1929, Popeye the Sailor Man first appeared in the Thimble Theatre comic strip.
Debut of Fantasia
On November 13, 1940, Walt Disney premiered his artistic masterpiece, Fantasia.
Birth of Robert Goddard
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Premiere of The Wizard of Oz
On August 15, 1939, The Wizard of Oz premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.