{"id":29164,"date":"2025-05-12T09:46:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T13:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keener13.org\/?p=29164"},"modified":"2025-05-13T07:50:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T11:50:40","slug":"keener-today-may-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keener13.org\/?p=29164","title":{"rendered":"Keener Today – May 12"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Detroit<\/a>
\nDid you know?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Detroit Times, founded in 1871, was a prominent daily newspaper in the Motor City. Known for its investigative journalism and coverage of local events, it quickly became a staple for Detroit’s working-class readers. After a long run, it merged with the Detroit News in 1960, marking the end of an era for the city\u2019s newspaper landscape.<\/p>\n

Today in History:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1958 \u2013 The Everly Brothers began a four-week run at No. 1 with \u201cAll I Have to Do Is Dream,\u201d written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, recorded in just two takes.<\/p>\n

1960 – Elvis Presley appears on a Frank Sinatra television special; Elvis sings Sinatra’s 1957 Cy Coleman hit “Witchcraft”, and Frank performs Presley’s 1956 classic “Love Me Tender”<\/p>\n

1963 \u2013 Bob Dylan walked out of Ed Sullivan Show rehearsals after CBS blocked his anti-establishment song \u201cTalkin\u2019 John Birch Paranoid Blues.\u201d<\/p>\n

1964 \u2013 The Beach Boys scored their first No. 1 album in the U.S. with Beach Boys Concert, holding the top spot for four weeks.<\/p>\n

1965 \u2013 The Rolling Stones recorded \u201c(I Can\u2019t Get No) Satisfaction\u201d in Hollywood\u2014a week after Keith Richards dreamed up the riff.<\/p>\n

1967 \u2013 Pink Floyd staged the first rock concert with quadraphonic sound at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London\u2014pushing live audio into the future.<\/p>\n

1967 \u2013 Jimi Hendrix\u2019s debut album Are You Experienced was released, featuring \u201cFoxy Lady,\u201d \u201cHey Joe,\u201d and \u201cPurple Haze.\u201d<\/p>\n

1972 \u2013 The Rolling Stones released Exile On Main Street, now hailed as their best album, despite mixed reviews at the time.<\/p>\n

1973 \u2013 Led Zeppelin\u2019s Houses of the Holy began a three-week run at No. 1 in the U.S., later going 11-times platinum.<\/p>\n

1975 \u2013 Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock met during Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsals in Sydney\u2014They will go on to form Air Supply.<\/p>\n

1984 \u2013 Lionel Richie hit No. 1 with \u201cHello,\u201d inspired by his shy teen years\u2014his second U.S. solo chart-topper.<\/p>\n

2013 – Astronaut Chris Hadfield\u2019s cover of David Bowie\u2019s ‘Space Oddity’\u2014recorded aboard the ISS\u2014was posted to YouTube and quickly went viral.<\/p>\n

Today’s Birthdays:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Born today in 1940, Motown legend Norman Whitfield\u2014writer and producer behind \u201cI Heard It Through the Grapevine,\u201d \u201cWar,\u201d and \u201cPapa Was a Rollin\u2019 Stone.\u201d<\/p>\n

British New Wave icon Ian Dury of The Blockheads was born today in 1942.<\/p>\n

Today in 1945, Faces keyboardist Ian McLagan was born. A session great and Hall of Famer, he passed in 2014 at age 69.<\/p>\n

Steve Winwood turns 77 today\u2014voice of \u201cHigher Love,\u201d Traffic, and Spencer Davis Group.<\/p>\n

Billy Squier, the man behind \u201cThe Stroke\u201d and \u201cLonely Is the Night,\u201d is 75 today.<\/p>\n

KISS drummer Eric Singer is 67 today\u2014rocking the kit since the early ’90s.<\/p>\n

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University of Michigan Museum of Natural History<\/strong> General Admission, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Ann Arbor, MI \u2013 Explore exhibits on natural history, including dinosaurs and Michigan wildlife. https:\/\/lsa.umich.edu\/ummnh<\/a><\/p>\n

Farmington Hills Nature Center Exploration, Building<\/strong>: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \/ Trails: Dawn to Dusk, Farmington Hills, MI \u2013 Explore nature trails and visitor center exhibits. https:\/\/fhgov.com\/play,-explore-learn\/parks-facilities\/nature-center.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

Shut Up & Write!\u00ae Downriver<\/strong>, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Socializing from 7:00 PM), Asher School, 12601 McCann Avenue, Southgate, MI \u2013 Free in-person writing event for writers of all levels to work in a focused environment. https:\/\/meetup.com\/shutupandwritedetroit\/events\/307605525\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Mobile Library at Monteith Branch<\/strong>, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Monteith Branch (Detroit Public Library), Detroit, MI \u2013 Access Detroit Public Library services, check out books, and more from the mobile library. https:\/\/detroitpubliclibrary.org\/events\/event\/1012749730707<\/a>
\nCoffee Hour with Commissioner Anderson, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Westland Public Library (Program Room A), Westland, MI \u2013 An opportunity to meet and chat with Commissioner Anderson. https:\/\/westland.librarycalendar.com\/events\/list<\/a><\/p>\n

Family Storytime, 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM, Westland Public Library<\/strong> (Program Room AB), Westland, MI \u2013 Enjoy songs, rhymes, stories, and a follow-up craft suitable for families. https:\/\/westland.librarycalendar.com\/events\/list<\/a><\/p>\n

Taylor Swift Music Bingo (Ages 9-17), 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Northville District Library<\/strong>, Northville, MI \u2013 A fun evening of Taylor Swift themed music bingo for young fans (registration may be required). https:\/\/northvillelibrary.org<\/a> (check their events calendar for details)<\/p>\n

Downtown Street Eats<\/strong>, approx. 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Various locations in Downtown Detroit (e.g., Cadillac Square, Campus Martius Park) \u2013 Area is free to enter and walk around with various food trucks offering food for purchase. https:\/\/downtowndetroit.org\/events\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Pickleball at Beacon Park<\/strong>, (Check specific daily schedule for free open play times), Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI \u2013 Outdoor pickleball courts; check for free play availability. https:\/\/empowermichigan.com\/beacon-park\/ or https:\/\/downtowndetroit.org\/events\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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