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May 26, 2019

The Beatles were a strong influence in American civil rights, refusing to play for segregated audiences and even put it in their contract. They refused to play at the Gator Bowl in FL in 1964 until the desegregated the audience.

Rock Music /

The Beatles banned segregated audiences, contract shows The Beatles showed their support for the US civil rights movement by refusing to play in front of segregated audiences, a contract shows. The document, which is to be auctioned next week, relates a 1965 concert at the Cow Palace in California. Signed by manager Brian Epstein, it […]

The Beatles were a strong influence in American civil rights, refusing to play for segregated audiences and even put it in their contract. They refused to play at the Gator Bowl in FL in 1964 until the desegregated the audience. Read More »

After a two-year impasse with no new Pope, the Cardinals elected a hermit monk who sent them an angry letter, threatening them with divine judgement. He became Celestine V. He served for five months before implementing a law that allowed Popes to abdicate. He abdicated a week later.

Religion & Belief /

Pope Celestine V Pope Celestine V (Latin: Caelestinus V; 1215 – 19 May 1296), born Pietro Angelerio (according to some sources Angelario, Angelieri, Angelliero, or Angeleri), also known as Pietro da Morrone, Peter of Morrone, and Peter Celestine, was pope for five months from 5 July to 13 December 1294, when he resigned. He was

After a two-year impasse with no new Pope, the Cardinals elected a hermit monk who sent them an angry letter, threatening them with divine judgement. He became Celestine V. He served for five months before implementing a law that allowed Popes to abdicate. He abdicated a week later. Read More »

Disney’s Space Mountain uses fans to blow air on you to create the illusion that you are going faster than you really are.

Arts & Entertainment, Theme Parks /

Top 10 Secrets of Space Mountain at Disneyland It’s no secret that Space Mountain in Disneyland is an icon. But, today we’re sharing the top 10 secrets of Space Mountain. “You are good for launch in T-minus 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… liftoff!” Space Mountain in the distance is a

Disney’s Space Mountain uses fans to blow air on you to create the illusion that you are going faster than you really are. Read More »

Legendary director/actor/pilot John Huston once flew over a celebrity golf tournament and dropped 5,000 ping pong balls on it.

Uncategorized /

John Huston – MovieActors.com About John Huston (1906 – 1987) John Huston was born on August 5, 1906 in Nevada, Missouri. Huston passed away on August 28, 1987 in Middletown, Rhode Island, from emphysema. Huston was the only son of Walter Huston and Rhea Gore. Rhea was a sports reporter working for the newspaper and

Legendary director/actor/pilot John Huston once flew over a celebrity golf tournament and dropped 5,000 ping pong balls on it. Read More »

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