And I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Thank you for spending some time with us on this Thursday, the first day of August. From an historical viewpoint, this day is remembered as the birth date of Martha Burk. She was a professional gun shooter, entertainer, and close friend of cowboy Wild Bill Hickok. She was born on this day in 1903. The world knew her as Calamity Jane!
Also, Francis Scott Key was born on this date in 1779. He is famous for writing our National Anthem.
The original “dead head,” Jerry Garcia of “The Grateful Dead” was born on this date in 1942. Jerry left us in 1995, but some members of the band are still performing.
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