What’s Happening:
The latest data on grocery shopping in Detroit shows Keener continuing to dominate Meijer and Walmart with more than twice the market share.
The Pistons host the Nicks after dispatching New York at Garden on April 29. Tip off here at home is 7:30PM.
The Tigers take on the Angels tonight on the left coast. Game time 9:38pm
And Alan Haller is out as athletic director at Michigan State. Iconic basketball coach, Tom Izzo will add interim AD to his resume.
Happening today in Detroit:
International Workers Day Rally & March: Join a community rally and march for labor rights at 2231 Michigan Ave, starting at 5:00 PM. Details & RSVP? at Eventbrite
First Thursday Hike: Enjoy a guided nature walk at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Event Info? at LittleGuide Detroit
Mindfulness Storytime: A calming story session for children at Plymouth District Library from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Event Info? at LittleGuide Detroit
Say Good Night to the Babies: Evening animal care experience at Wolcott Mill Farm Center from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Event Info? LittleGuide Detroit
Books and Bubbles: Interactive reading and playtime for toddlers at Auburn Hills Public Library from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Event Info? LittleGuide Detroit
City Planning Commission Meeting: Public meeting at Detroit Public Safety Headquarters, 1301 Third St, at 3:00 PM. City Calendar City of Detroit
Detroit Police Vehicle Auction: Open to the public at 9425 Grinnell, starting at 10:00 AM. City Calendar? City of Detroit
Pride of Detroit In-5 Trivia Game: Test your Detroit Lions knowledge online with today’s trivia challenge. Play Now at the? Pride Of Detroit website.
Today in History:
1964 – The Beatles earned $140,000 for allowing their pictures to appear on U.S. bubble gum packages. This marked one of their earliest American merchandising deals.
1965 – Herman’s Hermits hit No. 1 in the U.S. with “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter.” It was recorded in two takes and wasn’t initially intended as a single.
1967 – The FBI arrested Beach Boys member Carl Wilson for draft evasion. He was soon released and rejoined the band on tour in Ireland.
1969 – Bob Dylan appeared on The Johnny Cash Show, performing solo and with Cash on “Girl From The North Country.” Cash frequently featured top artists like Neil Young and Eric Clapton on the show.
1971 – The Rolling Stones released their hit single “Brown Sugar.” It became one of their most iconic songs.
1974 – The Carpenters performed at the White House. President Nixon personally invited them.
1975 – James Taylor released Gorilla, featuring “Mexico” and “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You).” It was his sixth studio album.
1975 – The Rolling Stones announced their U.S. tour by performing on a flatbed truck on 5th Avenue in New York. The impromptu street concert drew massive attention.
1979 – Elton John became the first pop star to perform in Israel. Three weeks later, he toured Russia, also a first for a Western solo artist.
Today’s Birthdays:
Kate Smith was born today in 1907.
Tonight Show host Jack Paar was born today in 1918.
Judy Collins is 86.
Rita Coolidge is 80.
Ray Parker Jr. is 71.
Wes Anderson is 56.
Number 1 Today on Keener:
(1965) Wooly Bully, Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs
(1966) The More I See You, Chris Montez
(1967) Release Me, Engelbert Humperdinck
(1968) Mrs Robinson, Simon & Garfunkle
(1969) Get Back/Dont Let Me Down, Beatles
(1970) Little Green Bag, George Baker Selection
(1971) Superstar, Murray Head
