History of October 15

Today in history many things happened. I chose to write about the following:

1.In 1951, I Love Lucy had its television debut.
-I chose this because I have enjoyed watching I Love Lucy in the past and I think it's funny.

2. In 1860, a young girl of Westfield, New York, Grace Bedell, wrote a letter to the presidential candidate, Abraham Lincoln, saying he could better his appearance by growing a beard.
-I chose this because I think it's very interesting and if that's the reason he grew out his beard, then Grace Bedell is my hero.

3. Richard Carpenter, the pianist, singer, and composer for the music group, The Carpenters, was born on October 15, 1946.
-I chose this because I love music so much and The Carpenters are a good group.

4. In 1985, Shelley Taylor of Australia, swam the fastest swim ever with a time of 6 hours, 12 minutes, and 29 seconds around Manhatten Island.
-I chose this because I love sports and have recently gotten into swimming. To go around the Manhatten Island by swimming in that short amount of time is insanely good and I respect Taylor for this.

5. The Philadelphia Eagles played the 1st NFL game, losing to the New York Giants 56-0 in 1933.
-I chose this because I absolutely love football and for the first NFL game to take place this day is sweet. I also have been a fan of the Eagles in the past even though they lost this first game.


http://www.infoplease.com/dayinhistory/October-15 (1-2)
http://www.brainyhistory.com/days/october_15.html (4-5)
http://www.spiritus-temporis.com/15-october/births.html (3)