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Former British PM Margaret Thatcher Pokes Fun in “Iron Lady” Speech
The death of Margaret Thatcher sparked both sorrow and joy among those who remembered her tenure as Britain’s Prime Minister in the 1980s. She was no doubt a controversial leader. But even Thatcher could poke fun at her critics who called her the “Iron Lady.”
1979 NCAA Final Four: Indiana State vs. DePaul
The NCAA basketball tournament is down to the Final Four this weekend. There have been some great games, upsets and comebacks, through the years. Here’s one highlight from a game between Indiana State and DePaul in 1979. Larry Bird (future Boston Celtic) was the star of the game, but the win didn’t come easy for [...]
‘Here Comes Peter Cottontail’ ABC TV Promo
There are only two children’s TV Easter specials that I can think of. The Peanuts’ Easter Beagle is one. The Rankin and Bass special ‘Here Comes Peter Cottontail’ is the other. In my humble opinion, the Rankin and Bass show is the better of the two. This week’s My Vintage Video is the original TV [...]
1964 New York World’s Fair Neutron Irradiated Dime
I found this 1964 New York World’s Fair souvenir in my dad’s coin collection. Irradiated dimes are 90% silver and 10% copper. The contents within the silver and copper are as follows: The silver consisted of equal amounts of Ag-107 and Ag-109. The absorption of the neutrons by the silver converted some of the Ag-107 [...]
Donovan: From Sunshine Superman to Mellow Yellow
Certain artists convey a particular season for me. When I hear the music of 1960s Scottish singer-songerwriter Donovan, I think of spring. I suppose it’s the “flowery” messages, arrangements and clothing! Enjoy these two classic Donovan tunes from 1966 and ’67.
David Bowie’s First TV Appearance in 1964
David Bowie released his first album in 10 years this week. We want to look back at Bowie’s first TV appearance. It was 1964 and the 17-year-old went by his real name, David Jones. Mr. Jones appeared on the BBC discussing The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long Haired Men.
Sheet Music: I’d Love to Be in Ireland the Day They Set Ireland Free
Here’s a vintage tribute to Ireland’s independence! The Irish fought the British from 1916 to 1921. This sheet music was published in 1921, the last year of war. Eddie Cantor was one of the song’s co-writers. Cantor wasn’t Irish, but the song conjured up the feelings many Irish immigrants had as a war was being [...]