In August 1949, Japanese swimmer Hironoshin Furuhashi took the United States Swimming National Championships by storm in Los Angeles. Setting world records in the pool, he earned the nickname "The Flying Fish of Fujiyama" from American sports writers. It was an early milestone in rebuilding U.S.-Japan friendship through mutual respect and sports diplomacy. 🇺🇸🇯🇵

Remembering to Steve Gaines🎸 September 14, 1949 The brilliant Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist, singer and songwriter left an unforgettable mark despite his brief time with the band. His talent shone on Street Survivors before his tragic death in the 1977 plane crash, aged just 28.

Robotic arms and tele-robotics were originally invented for nuclear energy. In 1949, radioactive materials at Argonne were stored behind three feet of leaded glass, and tongs were used for handling. Raymond Goertz built two mechanical arms connected through the concrete wall by steel tape. When he moved the handle on his side, the arm inside would copy him exactly. When he gripped a beaker, he could feel it push back. This was an early demonstration of force feedback, working only with steel and cable, before robotics was a thing. By 1954, he swapped the tapes for motors and made the first electric telerobot, running on vacuum tubes, with no computer in the loop. The first industrial robot did not get installed until 1961 at a General Motors plant. Space arms, deep-sea ROVs, and surgical robots where a surgeon feels tissue all descend from Raymond's hot cell. Will be interesting to see what role robotics will play in the Second Atomic Age. Aalo intends to do a lot here!

Remembering Eric Carmen ❤️🎤 Born August 11, 1949, he would have turned 77 today. As lead singer of The Raspberries and a successful solo artist, he gave us timeless hits like “All by Myself” and “Hungry Eyes.” His music and legacy live on. Forever remembered. 🎶

Happy Heavenly Birthday Steve Took 🎶🥁 July 28, 1949. The original percussionist, songwriter, and creative force alongside Marc Bolan in Tyrannosaurus Rex, he later pursued a solo career and fronted several bands. His unique spirit and artistry remain unforgettable.