October 14 - Let's discuss what happened on that day

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Columbus Day in the United States Thanksgiving Day (Canada) Native American Day National Dessert Day 1834 - American inventor George Eastman receives a U. S. patent for his new paper-strip film. 1888 - French inventor Louis LePrince films the first motion picture, Roundhay Garden Scene. The movie is believed to be the oldest surviving film in existence! 1977 - Bing Crosby passes away. He was born in 1903 and was an American singer, comedian and actor. He was a leader in record sales, radio ratings and motion picture grosses from 1931-1954. The biggest hit song of his career was "White Christmas" (see below). It was introduced on a Christmas Day radio broadcast in 1941 and later in the movie, "Holiday Inn". It has sold more than 100 million copies. It was so popular that a second recording had to be made because the master was damaged by so much use. Photo Credit: Pixabay