Singer Johnny Cash is best remembered for his hit songs “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk the Line,” and “Ring of Fire.” He died of complications of diabetes on Sept. 12, 2003 at the age of 71.
1963 - The last episode of "Leave it to Beaver" was aired. The show had debuted on October 4, 1957.
Fact of the Day
The Chief Medical Examiner of New York City indicated after 9/11 that the cause of death for the 200 “jumpers” should be “homicide” instead of “suicide” because they were forced to jump by smoke and flames for which the terrorists were responsible.
Nature Oddities
The infamous crocodile jump by James Bond in "Live and Let Die" was performed with real crocodiles. The only person willing to attempt the stunt was the owner of the crocodile farm.
Food and Drink
Old coffee can smell like fish because its oils have gone rancid from oxidation.