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"Million Man March, political demonstration in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 16, 1995, to promote African American unity and family values. Estimates of the number of marchers, most of whom were African American men, ranged from 400,000 to nearly 1.1 million, ranking it among the largest gatherings of its kind in American history.

The event was organized by Louis Farrakhan, the often controversial leader of the Nation of Islam, and directed by Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the former executive director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, to bring about a spiritual renewal that would instill a sense of personal responsibility in African American men for improving the condition of African Americans. Among other prominent African Americans who supported and spoke at the event were Jesse Jackson, Rosa Parks, Cornel West, and Maya Angelou, along with Marion Barry and Kurt Schmoke, then the mayors of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Md., respectively. “Let our choices be for life, for protecting our women, our children, keeping our brothers free of drugs, free of crime,” Schmoke told the crowd, which assembled on the Mall. It was reported that in response to the march some 1.7 million African American men registered to vote.

A number of African American leaders did not support the march, including Mary Frances Berry, chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and Rep. John Lewis, the latter of whom saw Farrakhan’s message as an effort to “resegregate America.”

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"Million Man March, political demonstration in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 16, 1995, to promote African American unity and family values. Estimates of the number of marchers, most of whom were African American men, ranged from 400,000 to nearly 1.1 million, ranking it among the largest gatherings of its kind in American history.

The event was organized by Louis Farrakhan, the often controversial leader of the Nation of Islam, and directed by Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the former executive director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, to bring about a spiritual renewal that would instill a sense of personal responsibility in African American men for improving the condition of African Americans. Among other prominent African Americans who supported and spoke at the event were Jesse Jackson, Rosa Parks, Cornel West, and Maya Angelou, along with Marion Barry and Kurt Schmoke, then the mayors of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Md., respectively. “Let our choices be for life, for protecting our women, our children, keeping our brothers free of drugs, free of crime,” Schmoke told the crowd, which assembled on the Mall. It was reported that in response to the march some 1.7 million African American men registered to vote.

A number of African American leaders did not support the march, including Mary Frances Berry, chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and Rep. John Lewis, the latter of whom saw Farrakhan’s message as an effort to “resegregate America.”

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Ah, man. 1995. Such a more simple time.

Impeachment isn't just for lying about blowjobs anymore!

October 16, 1923, Los Angeles, CA



On October 16, 1923, Walt Disney and his brother Roy found the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in Hollywood, California.Jul 22, 2019

The Walt Disney Company
Mass media company
Description
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. Wikipedia

The History of Disney and their Logo Design


This is the History of Disney and their Logo Design
Making magic since 1923, Disney is the undisputed king of the entertainment industry. From movies and TV shows to merchandise and theme parks, Disney now has a hand in almost everything…and it all started with a cartoon mouse. In this article, we’ll take a look at the remarkable history of Disney Inc., the origins of their world-famous logo, and the role the Disney logo played in the company’s unparalleled success.
Origins of Disney
Walt Disney, now considered one of the most successful artists and businessmen of all time, wasn’t always so successful. In fact, Walt Disney got off to such a rocky start in his early career that his eventual success is now touted as one of the greatest stories of commitment and perseverance.
Walt Disney’s first business venture, Laugh-O-Gram Studios, went bankrupt in 1923. With just $20 to his name, Disney headed to Hollywood to start over again. With the help of his brother, Walt Disney began to produce two cartoon shorts, Alice and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. These shorts were successful, but, unfortunately, Walt Disney failed to protect his legal copyright on the characters, and he lost the contract to them in February of 1928.

Still undeterred, Disney came up with the idea of a cartoon called Steamboat Willie that featured a mouse character that would later be known as Mickey Mouse.

The Steamboat Willie cartoon was a hit, and in 1929 Walt Disney Productions was formed around its success.

The amount of successful projects Disney has been involved with since that date are almost too numerous count. From hundreds of movies and TV shows to billions of dollars in merchandising to two of the world’s largest theme parks in Disneyworld and Disneyland, there has been no shortage of successes for Disney, and the company shows no sign of slowing down in the slightest.
In 2016, Disney netted $9.39 billion, showing a growth for a seventh straight year. It’s certainly a remarkable level of success, but what role did the Disney logo play in getting the company where it is today?
History of the Disney Logo
The original Disney logo showed the profile of Mickey Mouse. When animated, as the logo always was in the company’s films and TV shows, the logo would revolve and change colors. It was both a unique design and a testament to the technological advancements in animation that Disney was making at the time.

In 1995, though, the logo underwent a transformation into what would be the basis for the Disney logo we see today, featuring a light blue castle with the text “Walt Disney Pictures” displayed across it. This logo was used until 2006 when Disney adopted the logo we now see today.
The current Disney logo is incredibly impressive in its detail, displaying Cinderella’s castle in all its splendor, complete with balconies, towers, windows, and a moat. Yet again, when animated, this logo shows the advances Disney has made in animation and touts the technological capabilities of the company. The current logo, both animated and unanimated, also serves as an immediately recognizable symbol of Disney and all the wonder that the company has come to represent.
Design Elements of the Disney Logo
As mentioned, much of Disney’s logo design is dedicated to showing their advances in in graphics and animation. For a company that stakes its brand on state-of-the-art graphics, it’s important to have a logo that lives up to their reputation.
Aside from this, though, the design of the Disney logo is meant to convey a sense of wonder and imagination. When you see the luxurious Cinderella’s castle, you can’t help but wonder what is inside all of those towers and glowing rooms. Through the worlds that they have created, Disney offers a ticket inside, a way to explore realms and possibilities that stretch the mind and put a smile on your face.


By having their logo and the entrance to their theme parks look incredibly similar, the Disney logo is also able to serve as an advertisement for Disneyland and Disneyworld. Since every Disney movie starts with an animation of the logo, people who enter into one of the Disney theme parks feel like they are stepping into a real-life Disney movie.
A lot of attention has been given to the font used to spell out the word “Walt Disney” as well.

Since the complete Disney logo is so complex, Disney needed a way to more easily brand certain products and productions without having to print the entirety of Cinderella’s castle across them. To do this, Disney came up with a highly unique and recognizable font to spell out “Walt Disney”.

In this way, the simplified logo which consists of nothing more than a line of text is still immediately recognizable and inseparable from the brand and its overall message.


Founded: October 16, 1923, Los Angeles, CA
Stock price: DIS (NYSE) $130.86 +1.10 (+0.85%)
Parent organization: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Headquarters: Burbank, CA
Founders: Walt Disney, Roy O. Disney

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October 16, 1923, Los Angeles, CA

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On October 16, 1923, Walt Disney and his brother Roy found the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in Hollywood, California.Jul 22, 2019

The Walt Disney Company
Mass media company
Description
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. Wikipedia

The History of Disney and their Logo Design
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This is the History of Disney and their Logo Design
Making magic since 1923, Disney is the undisputed king of the entertainment industry. From movies and TV shows to merchandise and theme parks, Disney now has a hand in almost everything…and it all started with a cartoon mouse. In this article, we’ll take a look at the remarkable history of Disney Inc., the origins of their world-famous logo, and the role the Disney logo played in the company’s unparalleled success.
Origins of Disney
Walt Disney, now considered one of the most successful artists and businessmen of all time, wasn’t always so successful. In fact, Walt Disney got off to such a rocky start in his early career that his eventual success is now touted as one of the greatest stories of commitment and perseverance.
Walt Disney’s first business venture, Laugh-O-Gram Studios, went bankrupt in 1923. With just $20 to his name, Disney headed to Hollywood to start over again. With the help of his brother, Walt Disney began to produce two cartoon shorts, Alice and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. These shorts were successful, but, unfortunately, Walt Disney failed to protect his legal copyright on the characters, and he lost the contract to them in February of 1928.

Still undeterred, Disney came up with the idea of a cartoon called Steamboat Willie that featured a mouse character that would later be known as Mickey Mouse.

The Steamboat Willie cartoon was a hit, and in 1929 Walt Disney Productions was formed around its success.

The amount of successful projects Disney has been involved with since that date are almost too numerous count. From hundreds of movies and TV shows to billions of dollars in merchandising to two of the world’s largest theme parks in Disneyworld and Disneyland, there has been no shortage of successes for Disney, and the company shows no sign of slowing down in the slightest.
In 2016, Disney netted $9.39 billion, showing a growth for a seventh straight year. It’s certainly a remarkable level of success, but what role did the Disney logo play in getting the company where it is today?
History of the Disney Logo
The original Disney logo showed the profile of Mickey Mouse. When animated, as the logo always was in the company’s films and TV shows, the logo would revolve and change colors. It was both a unique design and a testament to the technological advancements in animation that Disney was making at the time.

In 1995, though, the logo underwent a transformation into what would be the basis for the Disney logo we see today, featuring a light blue castle with the text “Walt Disney Pictures” displayed across it. This logo was used until 2006 when Disney adopted the logo we now see today.
The current Disney logo is incredibly impressive in its detail, displaying Cinderella’s castle in all its splendor, complete with balconies, towers, windows, and a moat. Yet again, when animated, this logo shows the advances Disney has made in animation and touts the technological capabilities of the company. The current logo, both animated and unanimated, also serves as an immediately recognizable symbol of Disney and all the wonder that the company has come to represent.
Design Elements of the Disney Logo
As mentioned, much of Disney’s logo design is dedicated to showing their advances in in graphics and animation. For a company that stakes its brand on state-of-the-art graphics, it’s important to have a logo that lives up to their reputation.
Aside from this, though, the design of the Disney logo is meant to convey a sense of wonder and imagination. When you see the luxurious Cinderella’s castle, you can’t help but wonder what is inside all of those towers and glowing rooms. Through the worlds that they have created, Disney offers a ticket inside, a way to explore realms and possibilities that stretch the mind and put a smile on your face.

By having their logo and the entrance to their theme parks look incredibly similar, the Disney logo is also able to serve as an advertisement for Disneyland and Disneyworld. Since every Disney movie starts with an animation of the logo, people who enter into one of the Disney theme parks feel like they are stepping into a real-life Disney movie.
A lot of attention has been given to the font used to spell out the word “Walt Disney” as well.

Since the complete Disney logo is so complex, Disney needed a way to more easily brand certain products and productions without having to print the entirety of Cinderella’s castle across them. To do this, Disney came up with a highly unique and recognizable font to spell out “Walt Disney”.
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In this way, the simplified logo which consists of nothing more than a line of text is still immediately recognizable and inseparable from the brand and its overall message.


Founded: October 16, 1923, Los Angeles, CA
Stock price: DIS (NYSE) $130.86 +1.10 (+0.85%)
Parent organization: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Headquarters: Burbank, CA
Founders: Walt Disney, Roy O. Disney

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Nice finale! +rep

Singlemalt said:

Nice finale! +rep

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lol, I didn't catch it first time thru!

Happy anniversary Mick Jagger and Keith Richards! On this day in 1961 the Glimmer Twins bumped into each other on platform 2 of Dartford Railway Station, for the first time since primary school. They bonded over the records Mick was carrying, Rockin' At The Hops by Chuck Berry & The Best Of Muddy Waters, becoming firm friends again. The rest is history...

And three years later. . . . .

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On Oct. 17, 1964, The Rolling Stones released 12 × 5, their second US studio album.
After sessions in Chicago in June 1964, the Stones' UK label Decca Records released the five-song EP Five by Five. In the US, London Records used these 5 songs and added 7 new recordings to create a release of 12 songs by the 5 Stones, hence the album's title. Decca would use the same cover (without the lettering) for the band's second UK album, The Rolling Stones No. 2, in early 1965.
Although the album largely features R&B covers, it also includes three written by Jagger & Richards and two group compositions under the pseudonym "Nanker Phelge". 12 × 5 also features the first of the Stones' two versions of Jerry Ragovoy's "Time Is on My Side", with a prominent electric organ instead of the better-known version's electric guitar.
This well-worn album cover is from a pressing in electronically reprocessed stereo. The earliest (and highly coveted) original albums were in mono, pressed by UK Decca and shipped to the US in poly-lined London FFRR UK made inner sleeves. When they arrived in the US, they were tipped into the US made LP covers. Later mono versions were pressed in the US.
How many still have an original pressing of this album in their music library? In mono or electronically reprocessed stereo? How many remember hearing both versions of “Time Is On My Side”?
Happy 55th Anniversary to “12 x 5”!!

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On Oct. 17, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd released their 5th LP called "Street Survivors". It was the last Skynyrd album recorded by original members Ronnie Van Zant and Allen Collins, and is the sole Skynyrd studio recording by guitarist Steve Gaines.
Three days after the album's release, the band's chartered airplane crashed en route to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, killing the pilot Walter McCreary, co-pilot William Gray, the group's assistant road-manager Dean Kilpatrick and three band members, Van Zant, Gaines, and Gaines' older sister, backup singer Cassie Gaines, and severely injuring most who survived the crash. The album performed well on the charts, (peaking at #5, which made it their first top 5 album), as did the singles "What's Your Name" and "That Smell", the former a top 20 hit on the singles chart.
The original album cover showed the band standing in front of fire with Steve Gaines almost completely engulfed in the flames. Out of respect, their record company quickly changed the cover just showing the band with a black background.
If by some miracle the original Lynyrd Skynyrd band could appear and play just one song, what song would you want them to play?
Happy 42nd Birthday to "Street Survivors" album release!!!!!!

30 yrs ago today @ 5:04 pm, there was an earthquake that scared the shit out of me...


SH420

shrxhky420 said:

30 yrs ago today @ 5:04 pm, there was an earthquake that scared the shit out of me...

1989 Loma Prieta earthquake - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

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The wife and I were house sitting at my parent's place, watching the world series on TV that afternoon. I remember it well.

"Texas Instruments announced plans for the Regency TR-1, the first transistor radio to be commercially sold, on October 18, 1954.

The move was a major one in tech history that would help propel transistors into mainstream use and also give new definition to portable electronics.

TI was producing germanium transistors at the time, but the market had been slow to respond, comfortable with vacuum tubes. However, the use of transistors instead of vacuum tubes as the amplifier elements meant that the device was much smaller, required less power to operate, and was more shock-resistant. Transistor use also allowed "instant-on" operation because there were no filaments to heat up.

As for mobility, the typical portable tube radio of the 1950s was about the size and weight of a lunchbox, and was powered by several heavy, non-rechargeable batteries. A transistor radio could fit in a pocket, weighed half a pound, and was powered by a single compact 9V battery.

With these factors in mind, TI’s executive vice president Pat Haggerty “decided that the electronics industry needed a transistor wake-up call and that a small radio would provide it,” according to TI’s Web site.

Haggerty decided TI would develop the transistor radio business and the company’s semiconductor products division took on the challenge of developing a method for mass-producing germanium transistors.

In the spring of 1954 and with a prototype in hand, TI searched out an established radio manufacturer to develop and market a radio using its transistors. TI soon partnered with the Regency Division of Industrial Development Engineering Associates (IDEA). The "transistor radio apparatus" was patented by IDEA's Richard Koch in 1955.

Prototype transistor radios built prior to the TR-1 required manually selecting and matching electrical components to make them work, which in turn created a prohibitive cost per unit for large-scale production. Koch designed a feedback circuit that accommodated the tolerance of production-run components and let them be soldered directly into the boards without manual selection.

The new transistor radio would be introduced in New York and Los Angeles by mid-October to take advantage of holiday sales. The 5×3×1¼-inch radio used four TI transistors and a TI subminiature output transformer, according to a TI press release issued on October 18, 1954.

When it went on sale on November 1, the Regency TR-1 cost $49.95. Although its price was high in terms of 1950s dollars, nearly 100,000 of the pocket radios were sold in a year.

The transistor radio remains one of the most popular communications devices. Some estimates suggest that there are more than seven billion transistor radios in existence. It was the start of a portable audio trend that would include the boombox, the Walkman, CD players, the iPod and other MP3 players, and now smartphones."

On October 18, 1867, the U.S. formally takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than two cents an acre. The Alaska purchase comprised 586,412 square miles, about twice the size of Texas, and was championed by William Henry Seward, the enthusiastically expansionist secretary of state under President Andrew Johnson.
Russia wanted to sell its Alaska territory, which was remote, sparsely populated and difficult to defend, to the U.S. rather than risk losing it in battle with a rival such as Great Britain. Negotiations between Seward (1801-1872) and the Russian minister to the U.S., Eduard de Stoeckl, began in March 1867. However, the American public believed the land to be barren and worthless and dubbed the purchase “Seward’s Folly” and “Andrew Johnson’s Polar Bear Garden,” among other derogatory names. Some animosity toward the project may have been a byproduct of President Johnson’s own unpopularity. As the 17th U.S. president, Johnson battled with Radical Republicans in Congress over Reconstruction policies following the Civil War. He was impeached in 1868 and later acquitted by a single vote. Nevertheless, Congress eventually ratified the Alaska deal.
Public opinion of the purchase turned more favorable when gold was discovered in a tributary of Alaska’s Klondike River in 1896, sparking a gold rush. Alaska became the 49th state on January 3, 1959, and is now recognized for its vast natural resources. Today, 25 percent of America’s oil and over 50 percent of its seafood come from Alaska. It is also the largest state in area, about one-fifth the size of the lower 48 states combined, though it remains sparsely populated. The name Alaska is derived from the Aleut word alyeska, which means “great land.” Alaska has two official state holidays to commemorate its origins: Seward’s Day, observed the last Monday in March, celebrates the March 30, 1867, signing of the land treaty between the U.S. and Russia, and Alaska Day, observed every October 18, marks the anniversary of the formal land transfer.

1813
The Allies defeat Napoleon Bonaparte at Leipzig
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Leipzig

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31 years ago today the supergroup Traveling Wilburys released Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1 on Oct. 18, 1988. The story of how the group and album came together has been told many times. We think this one from last year commemorating the 30th anniversary is one of the best. It features interviews with industry exec Mo Ostin and drummer Jim Keltner aka Buster Sidebury.
If you could somehow bring this group back for a private concert at your house, what song would you want to hear them play?
Happy 31st Anniversary to “Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1.”!!
Rest In Peace Roy Orbison, George Harrison and Tom Petty. Thank you for the music.

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We here at The College of Rock and Roll Knowledge understand record promotion as well if not better than most. You take events and spin them to fit your message. Here is a perfect example:
On Oct. 18th of 1975, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel "reunited' on the second episode of Saturday Night Live. It was hyped or 'promoted as their big reunion, live on TV. They played two songs, "Scarborough Fair" and "The Boxer." Then they played their new single, "My Little Town." We always wondered how they could have had their big 'reunion' on SNL when they had a new song being released. We don't know, maybe they were never together in the studio (reunited) to record it.
The Simon & Garfunkel "reunion"…. 44 years ago tonight. Anybody remember seeing it live?

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On October 18, 1867, the U.S. formally takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than two cents an acre. The Alaska purchase comprised 586,412 square miles, about twice the size of Texas, and was championed by William Henry Seward, the enthusiastically expansionist secretary of state under President Andrew Johnson.
Russia wanted to sell its Alaska territory, which was remote, sparsely populated and difficult to defend, to the U.S. rather than risk losing it in battle with a rival such as Great Britain. Negotiations between Seward (1801-1872) and the Russian minister to the U.S., Eduard de Stoeckl, began in March 1867. However, the American public believed the land to be barren and worthless and dubbed the purchase “Seward’s Folly” and “Andrew Johnson’s Polar Bear Garden,” among other derogatory names. Some animosity toward the project may have been a byproduct of President Johnson’s own unpopularity. As the 17th U.S. president, Johnson battled with Radical Republicans in Congress over Reconstruction policies following the Civil War. He was impeached in 1868 and later acquitted by a single vote. Nevertheless, Congress eventually ratified the Alaska deal.
Public opinion of the purchase turned more favorable when gold was discovered in a tributary of Alaska’s Klondike River in 1896, sparking a gold rush. Alaska became the 49th state on January 3, 1959, and is now recognized for its vast natural resources. Today, 25 percent of America’s oil and over 50 percent of its seafood come from Alaska. It is also the largest state in area, about one-fifth the size of the lower 48 states combined, though it remains sparsely populated. The name Alaska is derived from the Aleut word alyeska, which means “great land.” Alaska has two official state holidays to commemorate its origins: Seward’s Day, observed the last Monday in March, celebrates the March 30, 1867, signing of the land treaty between the U.S. and Russia, and Alaska Day, observed every October 18, marks the anniversary of the formal land transfer.

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The Alaska Statehood Act was signed Jul 7 1958, approx a month after I was born in the Territory of Alaska. It became a state Jan 3 1959. Just FYI.

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The Alaska Statehood Act was signed Jul 7 1958, approx a month after I was born in the Territory of Alaska. It became a state Jan 3 1959. Just FYI.

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So can you run for POTUS?

On the day this thread was made, my father turned 73.

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So can you run for POTUS?

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Yes, this was before the "prove you're american" rules for children born in other countries to american service members. That is one job I do not want, and I will leave it at that.