The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Michael Knight.
Today is Hug A Newsman Day, Walk Around Things Day, School Librarian Day, World Rat Day, Tell A Lie Day and National Coffee & Ramen Day. I lied about that last one.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960 RCA Records announces that it will release all Pop singles in mono and stereo.
1964 The Beatles set a record by hold all top 5 positions on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Can't Buy Me Love" at number 1, "Twist and Shout" at number 2, "She Loves You" at number 3, "I Want to Hold Your Hand" at number 4 and "Please Please Me" at number 5.
1968 Bobby Goldsboro received a Gold record for the single, "Honey".
1970 Diana Ross gives her first solo concert in Framingham, Massachusetts.
1983 Danny Rapp of Danny And The Juniors died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
1996 Jerry Garcia's ashes are scattered in the Ganges River in India.
SPRINGSTEEN STUFF FOR SALE! The Memorabilia dealer Moments in Time is offering what it bills as "The Ultimate Bruce Springsteen Collection." for a staggering $7.5 million. That insane price includes handwritten lyric sheets for several classic Springsteen tunes including a 1974 draft of "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out," a 1971 draft of "Rosalita," a 1974 draft of "Born to Run" and a complete Springsteen lyric book from 1968 and other things that only a consummate Springsteen fan could appreciate. Get the list of items.
LICENSE TO FLY! Harrison Ford will retain his pilot's license after a February incident involving a a near miss with a passenger jet. The FAA's investigation determined that no administrative or enforcement action was warranted so Ford will keep his pilot's certificate without restriction. Get the report.
TRUMP TALK SHOW! After ratings were gained from Alec Baldwin's Saturday Night Live impersonation of Donald Trump, Comedy Central will launch The President Show, hosted by Anthony Atamanuik as Donald Trump. The President Show will premiere April 27 at 10:30 p.m. Get a preview.
UNREAL STAR! Adele will soon wrap up her 25 world tour. But in the meantime, she wants to "live a normal, unflashy existence. And to prove it she just bought a $5 million 18th century mansion in London . Her unflashy eight-bedroom home is set on 43 acres and includes a tree house, tennis court and three guest cottages. Like me, her neighbors say they wouldn't recognize her in a lineup. Get more unflashy details.
CAT TREATS! Check out a video of two cats ringing bells to get treats. Click here for the cats.
