Category: Midcentury

History Timeline: February 23

History Timeline: February 23 303  Emperor Diocletian orders persecution of Christians in Rome. 1896  Tootsie Roll candy…

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Happy Hour #2206 Christmas Island

Happy Hour #2206 Christmas Island In the old days, they started playing Christmas music in December, then…

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Happy Hour #2201 Happy Birthday Elvis

Happy Hour #2201 Happy Birthday Elvis January 8, 1935 Elvis Presley was born.  Considered the King of…

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Breakfast Meats

  Breakfast Meats Bacon – American bacon (from the underbelly of the pig) is smoked and cured. Pancetta…

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Bombshelter

Bomb Shelter The Bombshelter was popular in American culture during and after World War II. A bomb…

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