SEPTEMBER 24 - Today in Food History
- National Cherries Jubilee Day
- National Hunting & Fishing Day (2011)
1870 Georges Claude was born. A French engineer, he invented the neon light, commonly used for signs.
1936 Jim Henson, puppeteer was born. Creator of the 'Muppets' - including Miss Piggy and the Cookie Monster.
1944 Rosa Lee Hawkins of the vocal group 'The Dixie Cups' was born.
1991 Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel) died. Writer and cartoonist. A few of his childrens books were 'Green Eggs and Ham,' 'One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish,' 'Scrambled Eggs Super!' and 'The Butter Battle Book'
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