A Day that lives in infamy

 

Sneak attack!  Or was it?

Friday, December 7, the 342nd Day of 2012

 

 

1941 Japanese warplanes attack Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, killing nearly 3,000 which, in turn, brings the U. S. into World War II.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1963: During the Army-Navy game, videotaped instant replay was used for the first time in a live sports telecast as CBS re-showed a one-yard touchdown run by Army quarterback Rollie Stichweh. Navy won 21-15.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1964 on a flight between Houston and Los Angeles, one of the passengers had a nervous breakdown.  It would be a long time before he’d fly again and he decided to quit touring with the band he created: the Beach Boys – it was Brian Wilson.