We begin with our National Anthem, which officially became our National Anthem today in 1931:

Today in 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis made his TV debut on NBC’s “The Steve Allen Show”:

The city of Portland, Ore., declared today in 1985 to be Kingsmen Day, in honor of their native sons:

Birthdays begin with George Cummings of Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show:

Clem Cattini was the drummer for the Tornados:

Richard Wright played keyboards for Pink Floyd:

Steven Peregrine Took of T-Rex:

Steve Duncan of the Desert Rose Band:

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