August 2012
18 posts
August 12, 1856- Ah One, Ah Two, Ah Three..Myron...
Today in Heritage History, August 12, 1856, Anthony Fass patents the accordion. Polish people are tearfully jubilant worldwide, realizing that they no longer have to dance the Beer Barrel Polka to a Jews Harp accompanied by a sliding flute.[youtube=http:/… View Post shared via WordPress.com
August 5, 1994- More Like a Rebel Stammer
Today in Heritage History, August 5, 1994, Rock Star Billy Idol is admitted to a London hospital for a drug overdose. Who saw that coming, huh?
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August 3, 1996- MacarenaMitt
Today in Heritage History, August 3, 1996, The Macarenareaches #1 on the music charts and remains on the charts for an additional 13 weeks. Republican Marketing Straticians for Mitt Romney’s campaign cite the success of the song and dance as proof that… View Post shared via WordPress.com
