Daily Archives: July 6, 2013

Fred Lynn hits first ever All-Star grand slam 30 years ago today (1983)


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(Wednesday, July 6, 1983) — Fred Lynn of the California Angels hit the first (and, to date, only) grand slam in an All-Star game today as the American League zoomed to a 13-3 victory over the National League in Chicago’s Comiskey Park.

Queen releases debut single ‘Keep Yourself Alive’ 40 years ago today (1973)


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(Friday, July 6, 1973) — English rock group Queen today released its first single in the United Kingdom, “Keep Yourself Alive.” Written by guitarist Brian May, it was largely ignored upon its release and failed to chart on either side of the Atlantic.

‘Blood Feast’ premieres at Peoria drive-in theater 50 years ago today (1963)


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(Friday, July 6, 1963)Blood Feast, the cult horror film about a psychopathic food caterer who kills people so that he can include their body parts in his meals and perform sacrifices to his “Egyptian goddess” Ishtar, had its world premiere at a drive-in theater in Peoria, Illinois. Continue reading ‘Blood Feast’ premieres at Peoria drive-in theater 50 years ago today (1963)

First All-Star baseball game played at Chicago’s Comiskey Park 80 years ago today (1933)


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(Thursday, July 6, 1933) — The American League today won the 1933 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the first ever, beating the National League 4-2 at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Babe Ruth, 38, famously hit the first home run in All-Star Game history, putting the AL up 3-0 in the third inning.