1922
Vladimir I. Lenin proclaimed the establishment of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
1944
Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys appeared on the Grand Ole Opry and caused a stir with their drum set in the band…
…Drums were previously not allowed on the Opry stage!
1953
The first color TV sets went on sale!
They cost about $1,175
1978
The Ohio State University fired Woody Hayes as its football coach, one day after Hayes punched Clemson University player Charlie Bauman during the Gator Bowl.
Bauman had intercepted an Ohio pass. Here’s Woody punching him:
1980
The Wonderful World of Disney was cancelled by NBC after more than 25 years on the TV.
It was the longest-running series in prime-time television history.
and then lastly…
Eight years ago already!
2006
Saddam Hussein died by hanging in Baghdad. The fifth president of Iraq was convicted of crimes against humanity.
#Justice
-Tyler Jackson
