UPI Almanac for Saturday, May 8, 2021
On May 8, 1945, President Harry S. Truman officially declared V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe.
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People jam Piccadilly Circus during celebration of V-E Day on May 8, 1945, in London. UPI File Photo
On May 8, 1541, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto discovered the Mississippi River. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo
Today is Saturday, May 8, the 128th day of 2021 with 237 to follow.
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune and Saturn. Evening stars are Mars, Mercury and Venus.
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Those born on this date are under the sign of Taurus. They include Jean-Henri Dunant, Swiss founder of the Red Cross Society/co-founder of the Young Men s Christian Association, in 1828; Harry Truman, 33rd president of the United States, in 1884; Nobel Prize-winning Austrian economist Friedrich Hayek in 1899; filmmaker Roberto Rossellini in 1906; pianist Mary Lou Williams in 1910; blues guitarist Rob
Today:
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight:
Highs are expected to gradually remain in the 70s over the course of the week.
Courtesy of HistoryNet:
1794 The United States Post Office is established.
1829 Birth of Louis Moreau Gottschalk, American pianist.
1846 The first major battle of the Mexican War is fought at Palo Alto, Texas.
1862 General ‘Stonewall’ Jackson repulses the Federals at the Battle of McDowell, in the Shenendoah Valley.
1864 Union troops arrive at Spotsylvania Court House to find the Confederates waiting for them.
1884 Birth of Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States (1945-1953).
17: Mike Mainieri
This native New Yorker made his debut as a professional musician aged 14, playing the vibes in a small combo led by legendary jazz bandleader Paul Whiteman before joining drummer Buddy Rich’s band, where he stayed between 1956 and 1963. After that, Mainieri began a solo career, playing in a decidedly hard bop vein, but by the late 60s, he was experimenting with jazz-rock while pioneering an electric-powered instrument called a synth-vibe. In 1979, he formed the popular all-star fusion band Steps, which later morphed into the long-running Steps Ahead and is still going strong today. A flexible musician, Manieri’s credits range from jazz guitarist
Tammy Kernodle and David Berg named University Distinguished Professors
By Susan Meikle and Margo Kissell, university news and communications
Tammy Kernodle, professor of musicology, and David Berg, professor of biology and professor of biological sciences, have been awarded the title of University Distinguished Professor by Miami University s board of trustees, effective July 1.
Established by the trustees in 1981 to attract and retain eminent professors, the title includes an annual stipend for conducting research and other professional activities.
University Distinguished Professors have national and international stature with demonstrated recognition and projected high level of scholarly productivity in the future. They must be a teacher of demonstrated excellence and a contributor to the life and mission of Miami University.
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The Starlite Drive-In has been a great option for watching movies on the big screen this past year, and tomorrow is a special Art House at the Drive-In screening presented by mama.film and Wichita Jazz Festival.
At 8:30 p.m., catch Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings The Band, profiling the jazz pianist, composer and innovator. The screening also includes a filmmaker Q&A with the film’s director, hosted by KMUW’s Carla Eckels. Details are at mama.film.
Like many annual events, the Society of Professional Journalists’ presentation of Gridiron took a hiatus last year, but it makes its triumphant return this Friday and Saturday. The original stage production stars local media professionals poking fun at the year’s news and newsmakers. Most importantly, it raises funds for journalism scholarships.