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Today in 1984, Hulk Hogan wins his fi...
by Duke City Local
on 01/23/2012 - 05:47 pm
Tag: History
On January 23, 1984, Hulk Hogan became the first wrestler to escape the "camel clutch"--the signature move of reigning World Wrestling Federation (WWF) champion Iron Sheik--as he defeats Sheik to win his first WWF title, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
The victory began what became known as "Hulkamania," as Hogan’s phenomenal popularity led to a golden age for professional wrestling. A Southern, working-class hero in the eyes of his fans, Hogan advised young "Hulkamaniacs" to say their prayers and take their vitamins, and to believe in themselves. His championship reign lasted four straight years, and his enduring popularity brought unprecedented mainstream attention to the spo ...
Etta James DIes at age 73
by Duke City Local
on 01/20/2012 - 01:44 pm
Tag: History
Etta James who had one of the most powerful voices in blues, died today Friday Jan 12,2012 in Riverside, Calif. She was 73 years old. She had numerous hit songs with the most famous being "At Last." Etta had suffered from leukemia and dementia, which is believed to be the cause of her death.
With her hit song "At Last" Etta had also won four Grammy Awards, including a lifetime achievement honor that she received in 2003. She is most often referred to as a rhythm and blues singer and had which helped her make a name for herself as well as a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame.
Etta was born Jamesetta Hawkins in Los Angeles on Jan. 25,1938. Her mother was only ...
Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday
by Duke City Local
on 01/12/2012 - 02:35 pm
Tag: History
The idea of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday was promoted by labor unions in contract negotiations. After King's death, United States Representative John Conyers (a Democrat from Michigan) and United States Senator Edward Brooke (a Republican from Massachusetts) introduced a bill in Congress to make King's birthday a national holiday. The bill first came to a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1979. However, it fell five votes short of the number needed for passage. Two of the main arguments mentioned by opponents were that a paid holiday for federal employees would be too expensive, and that a holiday to honor a private citizen would be contrary to longstanding tradition (K ...
