Bob Hope Debuts First Regular Series on NBC Radio | Jan 4, 1937
Actor and comedian Bob Hope was one of the rare entertainers that performed on Broadway, radio, television and movies, along with traveling U.S.O. tours for the United States Military. Hope was well known for his good natured humor and fast wit. Hope first appeared on television in 1932 during a test transmission from an experimental ….
First U.S. Automated Subway Train System Begins Running in New York City | Jan 4, 1962
As part of a demonstration for automation, the New York City Subway’s 42nd Street Shuttle Track 4 was briefly automated between 1962 and 1964. The test became the first unnamed train service to run in the New York City subway system and the first anywhere in America. The short route was chosen because it would ….
National Trivia Day | Cultural Events | Jan 4
National Trivia Day is celebrated yearly on January 4th. People’s obsession with trivia has been a part of popular culture for generations and it’s that passion which drives FanCalendar to find the most interesting events, dates and history for our readers. Most of us are competitive and social beings and trivia blends the two perfectly. ….
Seminal Debut Rock and Roll Album The Doors Released | Jan 4, 1967
The Doors is the debut studio album by classic rock band The Doors. The album was released by Elektra Records. It was recorded in August 1966 at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California, under the production of Paul A. Rothchild. The album features the extended version of the breakthrough single “Light My Fire” and the ….
