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
