Singer and actress Rosemary Clooney is best remembered for her hit songs “Mambo Italiano” and “Hey There,” and for her role as Betty Haynes in classic holiday film White Christmas. She died of lung cancer on June 29, 2002 at the age of 74.
1953 - The Federal Highway Act authorized the construction of 42,500 miles of highway from coast to coast.
Fact of the Day
The Italian automobile name FIAT stands for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili di Torino, which means "Italian Automobile Factory, Turin.”
Nature Oddities
The Nile crocodile's jaws can apply 5,000 pounds of pressure per square inch – the strongest bite of any animal in the world.
Food and Drink
Studies show that fresh vegetables decline in nutrients just 3 days after refrigeration, with values falling to levels below those of frozen vegetables.