On this day in 1940 the first nylon stockings went on sale. And from that day forward, legs have looked a lot better and men have looked a lot longer.

     On this day in 1940, the first nylon stockings were sold in the U.S. They're now worn in all social settings—except over the head in a bank.

     Nylon hose went on sale throughout the U.S. and Canada on this date in 1940. Before that, women had to wear cotton stockings -- and their legs looked all fluffy.

     Las Vegas was founded on this day in 1905. And ever since Las Vegas was founded, a lot of money has been losted.

     Traditionally, May 15th is Straw Hat Day, the day you switch from felt to straw hats. But nobody wears a hat anymore except cowboys, and the kind of hat you wear isn't all that important to a cow.

      Singer Eddie Arnold was born on this day in 1918. Eddie was the first country & western millionaire. In fact, his wealth inspired Eddie’s biggest hit, "Make the IRS Go Away."

     Country Hall-of-Famer Eddy Arnold was born on this day in 1918. Eddy leaned to yodel calling cows in Tennessee. The cows thought he was one of them -- he just mooed kind of funny.
     Later Eddy would own Tennessee -- and hire LeAnn Rimes to call his cows.

     Back in the 1940s, Eddy Arnold's biggest hit was "Cattle Call." Which back then, before the days of political correctness, was the theme song for weight watchers.

     Nylon stockings went on sale on this date in 1940. Before that, women wore 100% cotton stockings, and it was a real pain every day having to iron their legs.
     Women hated cotton stockings because they made their legs itch. Not the stockings -- the boll weevils.

     Joe DiMaggio began a record 56-game hitting streak on this date in 1941. Ball players are so superstitious, I wonder if he used the same bat for 56 days? The same uniform? The same plug of tobacco?

     The National Mushroom Hunting Championship is this week in Boyne City, Michigan. Since they’re only hunting mushrooms, I suppose assault rifles are prohibited.

     Ellen Church became the first airline stewardess on this day in 1930. Ellen was also a registered nurse, so she could offer her passengers extra services: coffee, tea, I.V. tranquilizer .... measles shot?
     Catheter?
     Times have sure changed. Back then, one of the pre-flight instructions was, "Please keep your hands and feet inside the plane."

     The Swinging Washing Machine was patented on this day in 1888. The machine itself did not swing, but a large swing operated the machine. Thus, children could swing and wash clothes at the same time. More often than not, however, one child would swing while the other child fell into the machine.
     Hey, it was good clean fun.

     Ty Cobb almost killed a baseball fan on this day in 1912. The guy kept yelling insults at the Detroit star, so the Georgia Peach marched calmly into the stands and beat him to a pulp.
     Baseball has changed a lot. Today, fans mug outfielders for their sunglasses.

     The first loudspeaker in the U.S. Senate was installed on this day in 1933. These days a device that amplifies the sound of a political speech isn't called a loudspeaker. It's called a bullhorn.

     Today is San Isidro Day in Mexico, a day set aside to decorate your cow. Most people decorate their cow with flowers, but it's okay to paint her if you feel artistic.
     You're asking for trouble, though, if you try to wallpaper a cow.

     Today is International Walk Day, a day to leave the car parked and walk whenever possible. Held each year in conjunction with International Run Out of Gas Day.

     Donald Duncan, the inventor of the yo-yo, died on this day in 1971. Today's kids don't seem to play much with yo-yos. Probably because they can't figure out where to put the batteries.

    Liberace was born on this day in 1919. Liberace's mother always knew he'd play the piano -- probably because he had 88 teeth.

    Liberace was born on this day in 1919. Lee was inspired to be a flashy dresser from the beginning -- when his mom put him in rhinestone diapers.

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