1917 Jesse White – Actor who was known for years as the Maytag Repairman (Harvey, The Bad Seed, The Ann Sothern Show, Private Secretary, Death of a Salesman, It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, Bedtime for Bonzo) He also appeared in several Perry Mason episodes

I always enjoyed him in each of his characters. I first saw him in The Ann Southern Show and/or Private Secretary. He played her nemesis Cagey Calhoun, always causing trouble.

1926 General Motors introduced the Pontiac brand name. The new Pontiac line was the descendant of the Oakland Motor Car Company, acquired by General Motors in 1909

In the 50s, my dad had a green Pontiac with the amber Indian head as a hood ornament. There was also a shade covering the top of the windshield.

1938 The March of Dimes campaign to fight polio was organised

Every year there was a March of Dimes campaign. I'm so thankful I never had to worry about my girls. Is there still a drive for it? I wonder.