The Daily Dose/April 21, 2022
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™
Leading Off
Notes from around our human experience.
Leading Off remains in time out.
Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually.
The Diary of a Nobody – Sparrow starts hitting the sauce. Today’s Diary.
In booze news, yours truly enjoyed a snort of cognac upon return to The Shire…
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On This Date
History’s long march.
In 1509 – Henry VIII becomes king of England upon the death of his father, Henry VII, who had reigned since 1485. Henry VIII reigned for 36 years. He had six wives and his attempt to get his first marriage annulled led to the English Reformation and the Church of England’s split from the papacy and the development of the theory of the divine right of kings. He was succeeded by his son Edward VI and later two daughters – Mary I, and Elizabeth I – would serve as monarchs.
In 1898 – Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Bill Duggleby becomes the first player to hit a grand slam home run in his first major league at-bat in a 13-4 win over the New York Giants. Duggleby was the second player to hit a home run in their first major league at-bat and would finish his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1907 with six home runs, 51 runs batted in, and a 93-102 career record. Duggleby’s feat was duplicated in 2005 by Jeremy Hermida of the Florida Marlins.
In 1973 – Alice Cooper is at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart for the only week with Billion Dollar Babies. It was the fifth chart album for Cooper (then a group, Cooper would begin charting as a solo act in 1975) and remains their/his only #1. The album also went to #1 in Great Britain and produced four chart singles, including No More Mr Nice Guy, which peaked at #25 on the Hot 100. The album also featured guest appearances by Donovan and Marc Bolan of the group T Rex.
Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.
His thoughts are as children born to him, which he may not carelessly let die.
Herbert Spencer
Answer To The Last Trivia Question
Knowledge is power.
The NBA record for most rebounds in a playoff game is 41, by Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers in game three of the Eastern Conference Finals on April 5, 1967.
Today’s Stumper
Match wits with Gaylon. It’s not that hard.
What was Alice Cooper’s biggest hit on the Hot 100? – Answer next time!
