Hank Moore

International Stuffed Animal Day is celebrated October 28th each year. Stuffed toys are loved by many people from around the world. Elvis Presley with teddy bear. It's a day to show your extra special love & appreciation for those lovely stuffed toys.

Happy Sweetest Day celebrated October 17, to show appreciation for others through acts of kindness, love, and charity. It originated in Cleveland, Ohio, in the 1920s as a way to spread happiness to forgotten people, such as orphans and shut-ins, by giving them candy and small gifts.

Happy 57th anniversary to "The Brady Bunch." Original poster for ABC-TV premiere on Sept. 26, 1969. Brady Bunch became watchword for blended families, at home & offices. "The Brady Bunch" endures through more reboots than any other TV series.

41st annual Farm Aid concert being held this weekend in Virginia Beach, VA. Farm Aid was organized by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp & Neil Young in 1985, raising funds to support family farmers in the U.S.

Sept. 21 is International Day of Peace. Community service memories. Promoting growth monitoring for children on behalf of UNICEF: Hank Moore with film legend Vincent Price. The United Nations claimed that campaign saved 5,000+ lives in underdeveloped nations.

During a visit to the U.S. Sept. 15, 1959, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev was talking to Vice President Richard Nixon. Khrushchev touched the tail fin of a Cadillac limousine. With innocence, Khrushchev asked, "What does this thing do?" It's about the tail fins & hood ornaments, design features.

On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacked America, putting planes into the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. & Shanksville, PA. Music industry staged benefit concerts, motivational songs & donations to victims. From Hank Moore's book "Pop Music Legends," Chapter 31.

September 9 is international Teddy Bear Day. In 1902, US President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot bear cub while hunting. Cartoon published in Washington Post. Store owner inspired by cartoon, created a toy. He wrote the President, asking Mr. Roosevelt for the new toy to be called “Teddy Bear.”

The month of September is recognized as National Firefighter Appreciation Month! Join us in recognizing and thanking our firefighters for their willingness, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting lives and property every day.

Lyrics from "The Redemption Song" by Bob Marley: Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds. Have no fear for atomic energy. 'Cause none of them can stop the time. How long shall they kill our prophets. While we stand aside and look?"

International Dog Day, August 26, encourages dog ownership of all breeds. While seeking a new companion, be sure to consider the mutts, mixes, purebreds & everything in between. Embrace the opportunity for all dogs to live a happy, safe & abuse-free life.

The Beatles appeared in Houston, TX, Aug. 19, 1965. 21 Beatles singles reached #1 on Billboard charts, most of any band. "Hey, Jude" enjoyed longest run on the charts: 23 weeks. 25 Beatles albums reached #1 in the US. Worldwide album sales topped $600 million.

National Radio Day, Aug. 20, salutes majesty & influence of radio to culture. Hank Moore working in radio, paving way for everything else. Pic 1: KULF, 1980, with Jim Rose. Pic 2: KNOW, 1965. Pic 3: KENR-KRBE, 1981. Other stations: KTBC-KLBJ, Longhorn Radio Network, KPRC, KILT, KLYX-KMJQ-Majic 102.

National Non-Profit Day recognizes charitable organizations, of which there are 2.3 million. Hank Moore on TV with Deborah Duncan, discussing his book, "Non-Profit Legends," nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Sector has grown 24% in 25 years, contributing $800 billion to US economy, 5.5% of the GDP.

National Vinyl Record Day, Aug. 12. Vinyls introduced in 1948, LPs by Columbia & 45RPM singles by RCA Victor. Vinyls were prevailing medium for recordings for rest of 20th Century. Once CDs became the medium, vinyl records staged a comeback.

International Cat Day is August 8 every year. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Ancient Egyptians worshipped, revered, and spoiled their cats. They were seen as symbols of grace and poise, traits still associated with cats today.

69 years ago, rock n' roll went mainstream. On Aug. 5, 1957, ABC-TV began telecasting Dick Clark's "American Bandstand," live afternoons from Philadelphia, PA. Bandstand was a local Philly show since 1952, & Dick Clark took over as host in 1956. He was a seminal influence on music for 45 years.

Aug. 1, 1981: MTV signed on the air at 12:01 a.m. First song played: “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles. The second video was Pat Benatar's "You Better Run." MTV influenced prime-time TV, movies, youth fashions, commercials and the internet.

The name Arby's stands for R.B., representing the initials of the restaurant's founders, the Raffel brothers. Many thought it stood for Roast Beef. It is named for Leroy and Forrest Raffel.

Remembering the premiere of the “Batman” movie, July 30, 1966, at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX. Present were stars Adam West, Burt Ward, Cesar Romero, Lee Meriwether, Burgess Meredith, Frank Gorshin. The “Batman” movie was filmed between the first two seasons of the TV series.

Attitude inoculation is a psychological technique used to make people resistant to persuasion. It exposes individuals to a weakened counterargument and strengthens their original belief against stronger attacks.The process, first conceptualized by social psychologist William McGuire in 1964.

Remembering Lady Bird Johnson, 19 years since her death. I started visiting with Mrs. Johnson when I was 10, discussing societal issues around her kitchen table. She mentored me: "You are a visionary and a humanitarian. Now grow into the roles." Hank Moore pictured with Mrs. Johnson.

July 6, 1971: Jazz legend Louis Armstrong died. He had 80 pop hits from 1926-1988, including “Hello Dolly,” “What a Wonderful World,” “St. Louis Blues,” “Mack the Knife.” He influenced thousands of singers & jazz musicians. His last recording was “The Night Before Christmas.”

National Day of Rock & Roll, July 7. Hank Moore appearing with Johnny Dee & the Rocket 88’s. Also introduced in concert: Kenny Rogers, Duke Ellington & Ella Fitzgerald, Simon & Garfunkel, Little Richard, George Jones, Dionne Warwick, Count Basie, Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys, etc.

This day in history, July 4 July 4, 1776: Congress voted to accept the American Declaration of Independence. July 4. 1876: American Centennial was held. July 4, 1926: American Sesquicentennial was held. July 4, 1976: American Bicentennial was held. July 4, 2026: American Semiquintennial being held.

This day in history, July 4 1776 U.S. Congress proclaimed Declaration of Independence. Liberty Bell rang for second Continental Congress. 1796 First Independence Day celebration was held. 1831 America (My Country Tis of Thee) first sung in Boston. 1865 First edition “Alice in Wonderland” published.

This day in history--June 30. 1971: Congress failed to extend the U.S. military draft act. June 30, 1936: Fascist Party suppressed by government from operating in the France. June 30, 1934: Purge of enemies by the Nazis in Germany resulted in the executions for an alleged plot against Adolf Hitler.

June 29. 1888: The first musical recording made by Thomas Edison. Previous inventing the electric light bulb, Edison introduced the first outdoor electric Christmas light display to the world in 1880. Edison's colleague Edward Johnson created the first string of Christmas lights two years later.

This day in history--June 29. 1969: Gay Liberation Front founded in New York City. Police raided a gay bar in Greenwich Village & met with physical opposition from patrons. A national movement emerged. June 29. 1861: The Great Comet spotted by astronomers. June 29. 1880: Tahiti annexed by France.

This day in history--June 28, 1914: Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated at Sarajevo, thus starting World War I. June 28, 1778: British forces defeated at Monmouth. NJ, by American revolutionary troops of Gen. George Washington. June 28. 1828: Queen Victoria of Great Britain crowned.

This day in history--June 26, 1897: The first cinema opened, in New Orleans. June 26, 1959: The St. Lawrence Seaway in Canada was opened. June 26, 1975: More than 500 political opponents of Prime Minister Gandhi were arrested throughout India. Strict emergency regulations were brought into force.

Make Music Day is the world’s largest annual music event, celebrated June 21 in 4,700+ cities. Hank Moore with music greats Cher, Andre Previn (film composer, jazz pianist & symphony conductor) and Dick Clark. Hank's book "Pop Music Legends" was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.

Only two NBA franchise teams have continuously remained in their original founding cities and retained their original names since their inception: the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks. Both teams were established in 1946 as part of the original Basketball Association of America (BAA).

The name Knickerbockers originated from baggy trousers worn by Dutch settlers of New York City. The term was solidified in local lore by Washington Irving’s satire, "A History of New York." Knicks became a natural, everyday abbreviation, naming the 1960s rock group & the NBA winning basketball team.

The New York Knickerbockers, shortened & commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in New York City, now in the NBA playoffs. The Knicks were the namesake of a 1966 rock group, with their hits "One Track Mind."

Remembering Muhammad Ali, on the 10th anniversary of his death. The world heavyweight boxing champion was presented Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005. I met him 1968 in New York City. We received awards at a charity gala in Houston in 1974. Fourth photo, Ali with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On May 31, 2015, this article by Ken Hoffman appeared in The Houston Chronicle, covering Hank Moore and his 7th book, “Houston Legends,” Since then, 7 more books & 7 Pulitzer Prize nominations for Hank Moore. Ken Hoffman died in 2024.

Recap Salute to Heroes Month in May: nurses, teachers, police, firefighters, military, volunteers. The honor of serving inspires heroes. We learn from first responders & those who serve communities. Inspired by them, we do heroic things. The continuum of serving valiantly brings best to humanity.

Happy 80th birthday to Cher. Hank Moore with Cher. Everyone loves Cher, on Broadway, films & concerts. She's in my book "Pop Music Legends," nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.

May 20, 1971: During a Los Angeles Dodgers-Chicago Cubs baseball game, one of the spectators was beat up by three men. He was Peter Cetera of the group Chicago. The 3 men didn't like the length of his hair and knocked out 4 teeth. Cetera required five hours of surgery afterwards.

Happy 55th anniversary to the LBJ Presidential Library. dedicated May 22, 1971. Key areas: civil rights & diversity, environmental celebration, international trade & HemisFair '68, the San Antonio World’s Fair. Long live the legacy of Lyndon & Lady Bird Johnson. Such a heritage of human betterment.

Remembering Doris Day, 7 years since her death. She was a singer who became a major movie star. Unlike others, Doris continued to progress her recording career just as diligently as her film glory. Doris Kappelhoff chose her name from the song “Day By Day,” at the suggestion of Frank Sinatra.

One of the top jingles on TV is back: "See the USA in Your Chevrolet," popularized 1950-1963 by Dinah Shore. The new version is by country singer Brooke Lee.

Teachers are heroes. May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week, honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating us. Think of the impact that teachers have made on your life.

May 6-12 is National Nurses Week. Celebrating nurses who lead the charge for health and wellness. Thanks for all you do in enriching our health. May is National Critical Care Awareness & Recognition Month, plus Oncology Nursing Month.

Cinco de Mayo, May 5, celebrates Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at Battle of Puebla, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza. A larger French force ultimately defeated the Mexican army at the Second Battle of Puebla and then occupied Mexico City.

May is Small Business Month. 98% of new business starts are small businesses. 45% of owners are children of small business owners. There are 27.5 million businesses in the U.S. 18,000 of those have 500+ employees, the rest small businesses. 83% of domestic companies have fewer than 20 employees.

Remembering Dick Clark, on the 13th anniversary of his death. Dick Clark was known as “America’s oldest teenager,” the seminal influence on pop & rock music. Classic photos from "American Bandstand." Dick Clark is featured in four of Hank Moore’s books.

This day in history---April 25, 1973: Frank Clearwater died from gunshots sustained in the Wounded Knee shoot-out. He was the first fatality in a gun battle between the American Indian nation and U.S. marshals.

This day in history---April 25, 1976: First democratic elections in Portugal held. April 25, 1898: U.S. declared war on Spain. April 25, 1607: Spanish defeated the Dutch in the Bay of Gibraltar. April 25, 1974: Pam Morrison, the widow of Doors leader Jim Morrison, died of a drug overdose.