President George W. Bush Approves Anti-Terrorism Patriot Act - This Day in History – Oct 26th

Back in 2001, President George W. Bush, signed into law the anti-terrorism law called, “The Patriot Act.”  Formally called, “The USA PATRIOT Act,” this law, has an acronym for, “Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism.”  According to history.com, “Bush hoped the bipartisan legislation would empower law enforcement and intelligence agencies to prevent future terrorist attacks on American soil.”

Whitney is “Saving All My Love For You,” to the top of the charts

Back in 1985, Singer Whitney Houston proved that she had the singing voice only some people could envy.  Her vocals were strong, unique and most of all-powerful in range.  Ms. Houston took her vocal talent all the way to #1 with her hit, “Saving All My Love For You.”

The daughter of Gospel singer, Cissy Houston and pop star, Dionne Warwick, helped Whitney to understand the music business and what it had to offer.  Ms. Houston would gain internationals success in her albums and brief movie career.

According to history.com, “Nearly two years in the making under the personal guidance of Arista Records chief Clive Davis, Whitney Houston ranks among the 40 biggest sellers of all times, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. It also served to launch the career of a singer who became popular enough to earn a top-20 pop hit with "The Star Spangled Banner" not once, but twice—in 1991, during the Persian Gulf War, and again 10 years later in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.”

Baby Fae receives first baboon heart transplant. 

Back in 1984, a 14-day-old infant would change medical history in the world of cardiology.  Little “Baby Fae,” would receive the first baboon-to-human heart transplant. Dr. Leonard L. Bailey along with his team performed this first of its kind surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, CA.  The heart was the size a mere walnut. 

According to history.com, “Baby Fae survived the operation, and her subsequent struggle for life received international attention. After living longer than any other human recipient of an animal heart, Baby Fae's body made a concerted effort to reject the alien transplant. Doctors were forced to increase dosages of an immuno-suppressive drug, leading to kidney failure. Ultimately, doctors were defeated by the swift onset of heart failure, and on November 15 Baby Fae died after holding on for 20 days.”

Game Show Host Pat Sajak is born 

Back in 1946, Pat Leonard Sajdak, the future game show host of the long running Wheel of Fortune is born.  The Chicago, IL native served in the Army in Vietnam and was a disc jockey for the Armed Forces Radio in Saigon.  After his Army discharge he would move on to radio and television weatherman.  In 1981, Mr. Sajak took over game show host Chuck Woolery’s position of Merv Griffins Wheel of Fortune.  Along with Vanna White they have been doing this show for 30 years.

The puzzle-solving game is still a rating success after all these years.

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