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Month of July always seminal for Michael Jackson—35 years ago this month, 16-year-old MJ flirts with 1st moonwalk, performing “Dancing Machine” on Soul Train. 30 years ago this month, “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough,” his 1st solo #1 as an adult, is released.
Can you believe what happened this week (06/29 - 07/05):
15 years ago—A low blow...U.S. Figure Skating Assoc. strips Tonya Harding of 1994 national championship and bans her for life in response to knee attack on rival Nancy Kerrigan.
25 years ago—“King” of stock car racing, Richard Petty, wins 200th career victory in Daytona, before crowd that includes Ronald Reagan, NASCAR’s 1st presidential patron.
40 years ago—Gotta be ramblin’ on...The last of over 4 million Ramblers is produced, shutting the garage door on the storied car line forever.
50 years ago—The 49-star U.S. Flag waves hello as it makes its proud debut.
70 years ago—Not-so-talking heads: George Washington’s face dedicated at Mt. Rushmore. Just 5 years later, Theodore Roosevelt’s face is dedicated.
75 years ago—Oh, my, goodness! Fox Film Corp. strikes a new contract with lovable mop-top Shirley Temple, raising her salary from $150 per week to $1000 a week. Additionally, her mother was compensated with $250 per week.
125 years ago—Merci beaucoup—In Paris, the French present the United States with the Statue of Liberty.