Daily Archives: August 10, 2012

Herbert Hoover presidential library dedicated 50 years ago today (1962)


Video: 'Herbert Hoover at the Dedication of the Hoover Presidential Library - Museum'

(Friday, August 10, 1962) — The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum was dedicated today in West Branch, Iowa, on the 88th birthday of the former president, who attended the ceremony along with former President Harry S Truman.

Marvel Comics debuts Spider-Man 50 years ago today (1962)


Video: 'Spider-Man August 1962 - July 1967 - Comic History Part I'

(Friday, August 10, 1962) — Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man, created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko, made his debut today in issue 15 of Amazing Fantasy with a cover price of 12 cents.

‘Horse Feathers’ premieres in New York City 80 years ago today (1932)


Video: 'Horse Feathers' trailer

(Wednesday, August 10, 1932)Horse Feathers, a Marx Brothers film comedy about a college president who mistakenly recruits two loonies to beef up his school’s football team, premiered tonight at the Rialto Theatre in New York City.

Directed by Norman Z. McLeod, the film stars Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Thelma Todd and Reginald Barlow.