Here's what you'll hear today (right-click to download MP3 or to open in a new tab or window):- Roots of Rebellion: "A Way to Stay Awake"
- Roots of Rebellion: "Less Than Home"
Today is Emancipation Day in Puerto Rico and the World Day for Water. And, over at Twitter, actor Kevin Pollak notes this is Talk Like William Shatner Day.
American hellfire-and-brimstone minister Jonathan Edwards, whose puritanical religion is still fucking up America, died this day in 1758. The Emerald Buddha was moved to its current location in Wat Phra Kaew, Thailand, this day in 1784. German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe died this day in 1832. North Carolina Gov. William Woods Holden earned the dubious honor of being the first American governor removed from office by impeachment this day in 1871. Prolific American Western author Louis L'Amour was born this day in 1908. Yuan Shikai, the last emperor of China, abdicated his throne this day in 1916. American Taliban leader Pat Robertson was shat into the universe this day in 1930; American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim has the unfortunate lot as to share the same birthday. Canadian actor William Shatner was born this day in 1931. American character actor M. Emmet Walsh was born this day in 1935. British singer Roger Whittaker was born this day in 1936. American composer Angelo Badalamenti was born this day in 1937. German actor Bruno Ganz was born this day in 1941. Faux News mouthpiece Wolf Blitzer was inflicted upon us this day in 1948, and you can decide whether the same day's birth of English film composer Andrew Lloyd Webber falls under the "pro" or "con" column for this day. Swedish actress Lena Olin -- seen just a couple of weeks ago on Law & Order: SVU -- was born this day in 1955. American environmental activist Laurie David was born this day in 1958. Actor Matthew Modine was born this day in 1959, was was Mexican-born American TV writer Carlton Cuse (of Lost fame). The first patent for a laser was awarded this day in 1960; still waiting on my flying car. Frankie Valli's "My Eyes Adored You" was the No. 1 single in the U.S. this day in 1975. Actress Reese Witherspoon was born this day in 1976. Blondie's "Rapture" topped the U.S. singles chart this day in 1981. Actress and celebrity crush Tania Raymonde was born this day in 1988. Folk singer Dave Guard (of The Kingston Trio and solo work) died this day in 1991. Two months shy of age 15, Tara Lapinski became the youngest women's world figure skating champion this day in 1997.
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