Gino Vannelli was born in 1952 in Montreal, Canada to a family with a strong musical background. His father was in the cabaret scene while his mother possessed a strong musical inclination. Vannelli grew up […]
Swanson TV Dinners Food waste remains a massive problem in the world and TV dinners may have been one creative solution. In 1953, Gerry Thomas was inspired by the neat compartmentalization of the metal trays […]
“Her wonderful talent should be studied by all vocalists; her regal presence is pure elegance and charm.” – Frank Sinatra, 1994 May 26, 1920 was the day Norma Deloris Egtsrom was born the seventh of […]
Wildfire – Geography Okay, we get it. Lyrics to songs aren’t exactly geographical reference material. Case in point: Michael Martin Murphey’s dream inspired “Wildfire.” The lyrics of the opening verse: “She comes down from Yellow […]
As the British Invasion was hitting its stride, it seemed like the American bands didn’t stand a chance on the charts until the unlikely release of “Wooly Bully” by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs […]
Wolfman Jack Wolfman Jack was a famous disc jockey in America who was renowned for his gravelly voice and engaging personality. Jack, who was born as Bob Smith, was inspired to become a skillful DJ […]
Disneyland is where dreams come true and it all began with a vision by Walt Disney, which led to the opening of the first theme park in Anaheim, California on July 17, 1955. Walt Disney […]
Frosted flakes are a delicious sugar-coated cereal treat that was introduced to American families in 1952, under the name of Sugar-frosted flakes. The Kellogg’s product is a sweetened variant of traditional corn flakes. In 1948, […]
Founded in 1958 in northern Michigan, Hush Puppies is a footwear brand synonymous with comfort, style and durability, and put basset hounds on the world map. Its intriguing name is linked to a traditional […]
The industrious and friendly milkman is perhaps one of the unsung everyday heroes of American history – on equal ground with the whistling postman and bell-ringing ice-cream seller. Milkman services began shortly after the budding […]