Tagged: Datebook

David Berkowitz, also known as the Son of Sam, was a serial killer in New York City from July 1976 to August 1977. He confessed to killing six and wounding several others after having been commanded by a demon that possessed his neighbor's dog. He later claimed that he was part of a cult that did the killings and so the case remains open.

It’s Friday, August 10

There’s an outdoor movie tonight at Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis.  The film is “The Man From Snowy River,” rated PG.  Bring your own chairs or ground blankets.  Admission is free, and the movie starts at 8PM. 

One of the most popular cartoon characters in the world, Betty Boop made her debut in Dizzy Dishes on this day in 1932, created by Max Fleischer. She was the first sex symbol on the animated screen, styled after Clara Bow and Helen Kane. Boop-oop-a-doop!

It’s Thursday, August 9

The Paducah Parks Services Neighborhood After School Program starts Monday at the Paducah Recreation Center.  The free program lasts from 3:15 to 6PM Monday through Friday and is available to children enrolled in kindergarten through grade 5.  To register, call 444-8508.

On this day in 1969, photographer Iain Macmillan snapped a photo of the Beatles on a zebra crossing in London, which would become the cover of the album Abbey Road, one of the most famous album covers in recording history.

It’s Wednesday, August 8.

Market House Theatre presents a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre event called “The Pajama Party Murders.”  The show runs tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday nights with doors opening at 6:30.  Dinner is provided by A Pampered Palate.  Tickets are $35.  Reserve seating by calling 444-6828.

On the evening of August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos de la Frontera aboard the Santa Maria with the intent landing in Asia, thereby creating new ports of trade while proving the world was round. Only no one knew what lay beyond the horizon. Perhaps we'll find out in a Datebook in October. 

It’s Friday, August 3

Murray Preschool, Head Start, and Early Head Start hold registration for the 2012-2013 school year Thursday from 8 to 3. Registration for children ages four and under will be held on the first floor of Alexander Hall, located on North 16th Street. For more information, call 809-3262.