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Friday, August 9, 2013

August 9 - National Polka Festival

Happy National Polka Festival



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This Day in History:

Ford is Inaugurated



On this day in 1974, one day after the resignation of President Richard M. NixonGerald R. Ford is sworn in as president, making him the first man to assume the presidency upon his predecessor's resignation. He was also the first non-elected vice president and non-elected president, which made his ascendance to the presidency all the more unique. (via History.com)

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Celebrity Birthday:

Whitney Houston
August 9, 1963


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