March 5, 1960
Today In History
Elvis Presley ends 2-year hitch in the US Army
Elvis Presley entered the United States Army in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 24, 1958. He then travelled to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, Reception Station where he received his regulation military haircut. During his active military career Mr. Presley served as a member of two different armor battalions. Between March 28 and September 17, 1958, he belonged to Company A, 2d Medium Tank Battalion, 37th Armor, stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. During this assignment he completed basic and advanced military training. Mr. Presley's overseas service took place in Germany from October 1, 1958 - March 2, 1960, as a member of the 1st Medium Tank Battalion, 32d Armor. While in Friedberg, Germany, Mr. Presley wore the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 3d Armored Division.
Remember When
On the Line - Ford Motor Company expands to Dearborn, Michigan in 1928
Ford Motor Company rented space from an old wagon manufacturing shop for $75 a month to open its first factory in 1903. They earned roughly $37,000 in its first year-and-a-half of business, turning out an average of 15 cars a day and selling each automobile for $200.
Clips from MyMar Entertainment film Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig - These two sluggers made up the most powerful 1-2 punch in the history of our National Game. Featuring rarely-seen footage and photos
The Greatest NFL Game Ever Played - Colts vs Giants 1958
Song of the Day
Jerry Reed & Glen Campbell | Southern Nights
A trio of hilarious editorials by the immortal Pat Paulsen | from the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Patrick Layton Paulsen July 6, 1927 – April 24, 1997. He was known as Pat Paulsen an American comedian and satirist notable for his roles on several of the Smothers Brothers TV shows, and for his campaigns for President of the United States in 1968, 1972, 1980, 1988, 1992, and 1996, which had primarily comedic rather than political objectives, although his campaigns generated some protest votes for him. Paulsen's name appeared on the ballot in New Hampshire for the Democratic Primary several times. In 1996, he received 921 votes '1%' to finish second to President Bill Clinton 76,754 votes; this was actually ahead of real politicians such as Buffalo mayor James D. Griffin. In 1992 he came in second to George Bush in the North Dakota Republican Primary. In the 1992 Republican Party primaries he received 10,984 votes total.
Explore America
MILWAUKEE - search for the most interesting and tasty brewery
Latest issue
VIEW THE NOSTALGIC AMERICA COFFEE TABLE BOOK
Who is your favorite male star?
- Charles Chaplin | Modern Times0%
- Walter Huston | The Treasure of the Sierra Madre0%
- Steve McQueen | The Great Escape0%
Which show won Best Direction-Half Hour Or Less in 1958?
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents
- Danny Thomas Show
- Father Knows Best
- Your Hit Parade
Do you recognize my leg, who am I ?
Mrs. Robinson played by Anne Bancroft
Classic Musicians
Duke Ellington
James Taylor
Louis Armstrong
Elvis
Joni Mitchell
Duke Ellington
James Taylor
Louis Armstrong
Elvis
TV Show of the Day
TELEVISION MOVIE - This is the original version of Twelve Angry Men, broadcast live on September 20, 1954, as part of the CBS-TV anthology series
A trio of hilarious editorials by the immortal Pat Paulsen | from the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Patrick Layton Paulsen July 6, 1927 – April 24, 1997. He was known as Pat Paulsen an American comedian and satirist notable for his roles on several of the Smothers Brothers TV shows, and for his campaigns for President of the United States in 1968, 1972, 1980, 1988, 1992, and 1996, which had primarily comedic rather than political objectives, although his campaigns generated some protest votes for him. Paulsen's name appeared on the ballot in New Hampshire for the Democratic Primary several times. In 1996, he received 921 votes '1%' to finish second to President Bill Clinton 76,754 votes; this was actually ahead of real politicians such as Buffalo mayor James D. Griffin. In 1992 he came in second to George Bush in the North Dakota Republican Primary. In the 1992 Republican Party primaries he received 10,984 votes total.
Marquette Basketball 1977 NCAA Championship
CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND SCENES
Tennis Images
Jimmy and Crissy
Arthur Ashe
Cris Evert
John McEnroe
Tracy Austin
Jimmy and Crissy
Arthur Ashe
Cris Evert
John McEnroe
Tracy Austin
Collectible Editions
You have a choice of three versions of our collectible edition to select from. 52-pages, 100-pages (special oversized edition) and our 104-page version (hard cover). Enjoy your stroll down memory lane!
Learn More »
Who am I ?
Running Back Tony Dorsett
Looking for More?
Fret not, we've got more! Pick a category below to see what we've got.
Comments