Birthday Report for July 13th, 1942 |
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Events of the Month for Harrison Ford |
When Harrison Ford entered the world, these stories made the front page of the nation's newspapers: In the United States, Congress establishes the Women's Naval Reserves (WAVES). American steel workers receive a 15 percent wage increase by the War Labor Board. In other news, President Castillo of Argentina declares that Argentina will remain neutral throughout the war. In London, the House of Commons grants Prime Minister Winston Churchill's war plans a 475-25 vote of confidence. Japanese forces easily invade East New Guinea. In the Soviet Union, German forces capture Sevastopol and the Soviet naval base in the Black Sea. |
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Entertainment News for the year Harrison Ford was born |
| Audiences were applauding these developments in the entertainment industry when Harrison Ford was an infant. Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn introduces the song White Christmas, a top hit this year and an all time classic. Another classic this year is Casablanca starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Other songs at the top of the Popular Music when Harrison Ford was born.s this year include Jingle Jangle Jingle and That Old Black Magic. |
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Popular Music for the year Harrison Ford was born. |
| When Harrison Ford was rocking in a cradle, these songs were topping the music charts: Back in 1942, the popular songs were: A String of Pearls performed by Glenn Miller; Blues in the Night performed by Woody Herman; Jersey Bounce sung by Benny Goodman; as well as Jingle Jangle Jingle by Kay Kyser. Also topping the musical charts: Serenade in Blue by Glenn Miller; Sleepy Lagoon by Harry James; Tangerine by Jimmy Dorsey; and the ever popular White Christmas by Bing Crosby. |
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| Movie News for the year Harrison Ford was born. |
| While Harrison Ford was discovering how to stand up, The Academy gave a standing ovation to these movies and actors: 'Mrs. Miniver'- Directed by William Wyler won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1942. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to James Cagney for his role in 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' and the Best Actress Award went to Greer Garson for her role in 'Mrs. Miniver'. |
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