Ever wondered why the U.S is called “Uncle Sam?” - This Day in History – Sept 7th

Back in 1813, the United States received the nickname, “Uncle Sam.” This name is based on a type of beef called, “grub,” given to soldiers during the War of 1812.  The food was packed in barrels stamped “U.S. ” from Sam Wilson, a meat packer from Troy, New York.  After a local newspaper picked up the story of the meat supplier it gained support as the nickname of the U.S. federal government.

Cape Town welcomes Tutu as their archbishop 

Back in 1986, South Africa’s Bishop Desmond Tutu not only became the first black to head the Anglican Church but also the archbishop of Cape Town.  This 1994 Nobel Peace Prize Winner advocated nonviolence and led the anti-apartheid movement.

The voice of Marge Simpson and Rhoda’s sister is born

Back in 1950, Julie Kavner, on of the most recognized voiced in Hollywood was born on this day back in 1950.  Ms. Kavner is one of the voice actors of "The Simpsons," one the longest-running animated show in TV history. She supplies the voice of this blue-haired, Marge Simpson, who wears the huge beehive hairdo. Ms. Kavner is also remembered playing Brenda Morgenstern, the sister of Rhoda in the 1970’s sitcom, spin-off of The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

Peggy Sue’s Buddy Holly is born 

Charles Harden Holley, known as “Buddy Holly,” was born on this day back in 1936.  Mr. Holly played “western and bop,” in the mid-1950’s which contains many hybrids of blues, R&B and country & westerns which spurned into Rock and Roll. In 1955, Mr. Holly was the opening act with his friend Bob Montgomery to Elvis Presley.  Sadly, Mr. Holly died at the age of 23 in 1959 in a plane crash with fellow musician Richie Valens and The Big Bopper (Roger Petersen).  According tohistory.com, “In a recording career that lasted little more than 18 months, Holly contributed an astonishing number of classic songs to the rock-and-roll canon, including "That'll Be The Day," "Peggy Sue," "Not Fade Away," It's So Easy," "Everyday," "Oh Boy!" and "Maybe Baby." 

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