Have You Heard, the Beatles released their final album, “Abbey Road,” 46 years ago today (9/26/1969).
“Abbey Road” was the Beatles’ best-selling LP in the United States. It still ranks 15th all-time in U.S. sales and the 14 ahead of it were all released after “Abbey Road.”
“Gilligan’s Island” premiered 51 years ago today on CBS. The show lasted three seasons.
The political magazine “George” first hit the stands 20 years ago today.
John F. Kennedy, Jr., founded the magazine and early sales were strong. However, it didn’t keep that momentum going. JFK, Jr., died in 1999 and the magazine folded in 2001.
Actress Gloria Stuart, whose film career began in the 1930s and who earned an Oscar nomination in 1997 for her role in “Titanic,” died five years ago today.
She’s the oldest person nominated for an Academy Award for acting. She was 87 when she was nominated. She was 100 when she died.
The first surviving killer whale (“Kalina”) born in captivity was born at Sea World 30 years ago today (9/26/1985).
Tennis great Serena Williams turns 34 today.
Today is also International Rabbit Day, National Hunting and Fishing Day and Batman Day!
You can see “Have You Heard” each weeknight after weather on News13 at 11:00.
