We all know that playing on a cell phone while driving a car is a no-no. So, it stands to reason that commercial airline pilots would abstain while flying. Never assume, folks. Never assume. In a story that is sure to cause no small amount of outrage, a Jetstar pilot was forced to abort his […]
APRIL 16, 1988 – D.J. JAZZY JEFF & THE FRESH PRINCE” — landed on the R&B hit list with “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” reaching #10 R&B and #12 Pop. It was the first of three Top 10 hits for the rappers, who were actually Jeffrey Townes and actor/rapper Will Smith.
APRIL 16, 1977 – #1 R&B song – “At Midnight, (My Love Will Lift You Up). – “RUFUS – FEATURING CHAKA KAHN
APRIL 16, 1966 – “PERCY SLEDGE” entered the R&B Hit List with what would become an all time soul classic “WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN” — reaching #1 both Pop & R&B.
APRIL 16, 1862 – “SLAVERY” ~ ended in Washington DC.
Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier, and it was his play in the Negro League that got him discovered. NegroLeagueLegends.org is trying to support those who helped pave the way for Robinson and future African-American baseball players. There are about 175 Negro League players still alive today. “Jackie was the first, so we figured we […]
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama has called Boston’s mayor and the Massachusetts governor to express his concern for those injured in the Boston Marathon explosions. Obama also told Mayor Tom Menino and Gov. Deval Patrick that his administration […]
