Daily Archives: January 21, 2014

Sam Solovey ‘fired’ by Donald Trump on ‘The Apprentice’ 10 years ago this hour (Jan 21 2004)

2000s, Television 2000s


Video: 'Apprentice sam fired'

(Wednesday, January 21 2004, 8:00 p.m. EST) — Sam Solovey was fired by host Donald Trump during tonight’s episode of The Apprentice, using his trademark dismissal quote, “You’re fired!” to Sam three times, who famously stared for an extended duration of time until Trump further prompts them to leave. TV Guide and TV Land ranked this sketch #96 out the “100 Most Memorable TV Moments of All Time” in 2004.

Mamie Eisenhower christens first atomic submarine 60 years ago today (Jan 21 1954)

1950s, Cold War


Video: 'USS Nautilus & Submarine History: "Take 'Er Down" 1954 US Navy 14min' (Jan. 21, 1954, at 11:33)

(Thursday, January 21, 1954; during the Cold War) — The world’s first operational nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, was launched today at Groton, Connecticut, as First Lady Mamie Eisenhower christened the vessel with the traditional bottle of champagne broken against the bow.