1946

Dr. Benjamin Spock’s Baby and Child Care was first published

The book quickly became one of the most widely sold books ever!

In fact, Dr. Spock’s baby book has sold more copies than any book other than the Bible.

1951

The first sports event to be shown in color was the Molly Pitcher Handicap horse race at Oceanport, NJ

The race was broadcast on CBS.

The Molly Pitcher Handicap is still an annual tradition at Monmouth Park Racetrack

also in 1951

In his last race, Citation became the winningest thoroughbred in horse racing as he won the Hollywood Gold Cup at Hollywood Park

Citation earned a total of $1,085,760 in his career.

2003

Jerry Springer officially filed papers to run for the U.S. Senate from Ohio

After spending $1 million over seven months exploring his options, Springer chose his talk-show over politics.

He thought the public wouldn’t be able to separate his political message from his wacky TV show. 

and then lastly…

1975

Happy 40th birthday to Jamey Johnson! 

Jamey Johnson was born on July 14, 1975 in Enterprise, Alabama

-Tyler Jackson

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