Aug. 28. 1950, the No. 1 song in the U.S. was "Goodnight Irene" by Weavers with Gordon Jenkins. It topped the charts an incredible 13 weeks.

On this date in 1957, the No. 1 song in the U.S. was "Tammy" recorded by Debbie Reynolds. It topped the charts for three weeks. Memories!

It's National Chop Suey Day! For all dou musical-comedy fans, Rodgers and Hamemrstein's "Flower Drum Song" features the song "Chop Suey."

Today is More Herbs Less Salt Day. Bet you didn't know this: Only 6 percent of the salt used in the U.S. is used in food. Are we surprised?

On this date in 1965, the No. 1 song in the U.S. was "Help!," recorded by The Beatles. It topped the charts for three weeks. Good times!

On this date in 1979, "My Sharona," recorded by The Knack was the No. 1 song in the U.S. It topped the charts for an amazing six weeks.

It's National Toasted Marshmallow Day. I don't know about you, but I find it hard to clean the toaster after making a batch of marshmallows

Aug. 30, 1979, President Jimmy Carter was attacked by a rabbit while on a canoe trip in Georgia. He beat it away with a paddle. I remember!

Aug. 30, 1964, the No. 1 song in the U.S. was "House of the Rising Sun" by The Animals. The song details a life gone wrong in New Orleans.

32 years ago - Aug. 30, 1985 - the No. 1 song in the U.S. was "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis and The News. It topped the charts 2 weeks.

On this date in 1900, Coca Cola went on sale for the first time in England. It is not known is Queen Victoria tried the popular beverage.

Aug. 31, 1742, a plague of grasshoppers destroyed crops in Pennsylvania. By 1957. they had progressed to attacking Chicago - in the movies.

On this date in 1956, Elvis Presley's "Hound dog," and the record's B-side, "Don't Be Cruel" were the No. 1 songs in the U.S. You go, Elvis!

"War," recorded by Edwin Starr, was the No. 1 song in the U.S. on this date in 1970. Below, the Jackson 5 sing a totally different song!

Today is National Coffee Ice Cream Day. Rare is the individual who enjoys coffee ice cream, but does not drink coffee. That would be me!

#OhioState Marching Band selected to perform in 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. bit.ly/2jyZyvF

Not all swans are friendly, but this one has plenty of love to give! fb.me/8Q0SU4CvM

Happy Birthday, Julie Andrews! RT this tribute video to wish Julie Andrews a wonderful 82nd Birthday! #SoundOfMusic #KingAndI #Cinderella

The story of Recy Taylor, the civil rights figure Oprah honored in her acceptance speech at the Golden Globes wapo.st/2F9LDmt