The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Mr. Whipple.
Today is Learn About Butterflies Day, National Potato Chip Day, and National Pi Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1958 Perry Como's "Catch A Falling Star" becomes the first recipient of a Gold record awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America.
1964 For the first time in British recording history, all Top Ten singles in the UK are by British acts. #1 - "Anyone Who Had A Heart" by Cilla Black, #2 - "Bits and Pieces" by The Dave Clark Five, #3 - Little Children by Billy J Kramer, #4 - "Diane" by The Bachelors, #5 - "Not Fade Away" by The Rolling Stones, #6 - "Just One Look" by The Hollies, #7 - "Needles and Pins" by The Searchers, #8 - "I Think Of You" by The Merseybeats, #9 - "Boys Cry" by Eden Kane, #10 - "Let Me Go Lover" by Kathy Kirby.
1970 "Up The Ladder To The Roof" becomes the first Supremes hit without Diana Ross
1990 Michael Jackson was voted artist of the decade at the Soul Train Awards.
2011 Ronnie Hammond, lead singer of The Atlanta Rhythm Section, died at age of 60.
THE WHO IN VEGAS! The Who is getting ready for their firs Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. A series of six shows is scheduled for July 29 and August 1, 4, 7, 9 and 11. Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting this Friday, March 17. Get the details.
BOSTON HYPER SPACE! Boston continues to expand its 2017 Hyper Space Tour. After announcing an initial run of shows in April and a series of joint concerts with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts in June and July, Boston has now added more than 20 more headlining performances in May and June. Get the dates.
FALLEN ANGEL! Magician Criss Angel said the mid-air straitjacket move that sent him to the emergency room last Friday night was not a publicity stunt, as some skeptic have claimed. In a stunt gone horribly wrong, Angel lost consciousness after he attempted an aerial upside down straight jacket escape trick. Get the recap.
ICE HOUSE! In Webster, New York, on the edge of Lake Ontario, a summer home turned into an icicle haven after high winds up to 80 mph sprayed the house with waves from the lake, which the icy temperatures then froze. Check out the frozen abode.
