This day in history

Things of note for September 28:

Star Trek The Next Generation premiered 20 years ago today (from the Trek Movie Report). Here's a nice tribute from The Park Bench.

It's Larry Munson's birthday, y'all. I think I'll celebrate by being in the same stadium with him and raising a cup (adorned with his face) to his legendary career, toasting all the special moments he's given Dawgs fans over the years. Think there might be a "Happy Birthday" song at some point Saturday 'tween the hedges?

Naomi Watts was born. Janeane Garofalo (starring in season 7 of 24) was born. Jeffrey Jones (Ed Rooney!) was born.

William the Conquerer invaded England.

Heads rolled for the Battle of Chickamauga. (The lone red light wouldn't be added to the town square for at least another century).

Miles Davis died in 1991.

The longest song ever to reach #1 -- "Hey Jude" -- tops the charts.

Flogging was abolished as a form of punishment in the Navy in 1850.

Ed Sullivan was born in 1901.

The first world series game ever broadcast in color aired in 1955.

San Diego, CA (which we all know means "whale's vagina" in German) was discovered Portuguese navigator Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in 1542.

Marion Barry, former mayor of DC, was sentenced to six months in prison for possession of crack cocaine in 1991.

Clarence Carter performed "Slip Away" and "Funky Fever" on American Bandstand in 1968. Sadly, he had not yet written "Strokin'." (Clarence Carter! Clarence Carter! Oooooooh, shit! Clarence Carter!)

Child rearing, integrity, truth, dignity and morality were all dealt a debilitating blow. Champagne rooms, drug dealers and horny random strangers rejoice. Bill collectors and sugar daddies roll their eyes. Wallets in Georgia were all lighter for years.