Socialite Jacqueline Bouvier marries the future President of the U.S.A - This Day in History – Sept 12th

Back in 1953, Washington Times-Herald photographer Jacqueline Lee Bouvier married Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy at Newport RI’s St. Mary's Church. The Bride wore an ivory silk gown created by African-American designer, Ann Lowe. 

The 750 attendees arrived at the wedding.  Furthermore, and an additional 450 people attended the wedding reception at the Hammersmith Farm, a Victorian mansion and summer home of Ms. Bouvier.  According to history.com, “The couple danced to the Meyer Davis Orchestra's version of "I Married an Angel." Davis also performed at Jackie's parents' wedding and at Kennedy's inaugural ball.”

“The Maestro” Barry White is born 

Singer, Record Producer and Songwriter, Barry White was born on this day back in 1944. 

Known as the “Maestro” due to his Love Unlimited Orchestra, this deep voiced-baritone, performed popular tunes of the 1970’s 80’s and 90’s such as "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" and You Are The First, My Last, My Everything.  This Galveston, Texas native would have a career that spanned 5 decades.  Along with his 2 Grammy wins he would leave a music legacy that many artist now still imitate.

Former middleweight champion, Robinson, regains title

Back in 1951, Sugar Ray Robinson, the former middleweight champion, defeated Randy Turpin at the Polo Grounds in New York City.  Mr. Robinson had lost his title to Turpin two months prior to this rematch.  According to history.com, “Robinson retired from boxing in 1965 with 110 knockouts to his credit. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1967.”

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