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Happy 77th birthday to wonderful actress Sigourney Weaver who turns 77 today. She has played every kind of role- heroine, villain, character and cameo. And she is consistently brilliant. From Riley in the Alien series to Dana in Ghostbusters her range is unrivaled. Happy Borthday!🎥👏🏻🙏❤️

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

As a son of Holocaust survivors I never thought a day like October 7th could happen again. My prayers go out for the fallen, the hostages living or dead and their loved ones. We will never forget.And my the wave of antisemitism that has subsequently gripped the world be acknowledged and quashed.🙏😞

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

RIP Eva Marie Saint who passed away today at age 102. She gave us so many great film memories like On the Waterfront, North by Northwest and so many more. You will be missed!😞🎥👏🏻❤️

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

1963-rising star #BarbraStreisand guest stars on iconic #JudyGarland’s TV show and gifts us with one of the all-time great duets. What a moment of Must C TV 📺 👏🏻🎶❤️ youtu.be/zFVxX3RtyhQ?...

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JUDY GARLAND AND BARBRA STREISAND - Happy Days Are Here Again

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

1983-OTD Lech Walesa, Polish electrician/labor organizer/patriot is awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace for his leadership in the Solidarity movement that essentially spelled the end of the Communist dictatorship in Poland. He later became Poland’s first freely elected President.Bravo!👏🏻🙏🇵🇱

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Happy 59 bday to one of my favorite actors, Liev Schrieber. Whether playing Shakespeare, Ray Donavan, one of the Bielski Bros, or so many other characters- Mr. Schrieber makes them all believable. Hope you have a great day!🎂🎥📺❤️👏🏻

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

From your mouth to God’s ears

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

1941-OTD 1 of the all-time great film noir detective films, #TheMalteseFalcon , premieres.It was a perfect combination of screenwriting (Dashiell Hammett),directing (John Huston),& casting (Humphrey Bogart/Mary Astor/Peter Lorre/Sidney Greenstreet).still supercool🎥❤️ www.onthisday.com/people/humph...

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In 1902 OTD, author Beatrix Potter introduces her adorable imaginary garden friend, Peter Rabbit, to the world’s children. The book became a staple for parents,teachers and babysitters ever since. Just a lovely character. Thanks Beatrix! 📚👏🏻❤️

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

(2) Alonso would have been the kind of star in NYC like Willis Reed or Mike Piazza or Derek Jeter. And David could have marketed a home grown HOFer. Too bad for both

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

(1) No one can really tell what went on in those negotiations. After resigning didn’t happen it is typical for each side to rationalize its decisions. I do not think Pete is a bad guy, nor do I think David Stearns is stupid. But collectively I think they both blew it….

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

1942-The iconic children’s book series,the Little Golden Books,published their 1st batch of 12.These have delighted children 4 generations.I had them read 2 me, Inread them 2 my kids & my kids are reading them 2 my grandchildren.They are calming, colorful and sweet. Love the Poly Little Puppy!📚👏🏻❤️

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Future HOFer Hank Greenberg got traded to Pittsburgh in 1947. He befriended a young left fielder named Ralph Kiner whom he taught to pull the ball into the LF corner of Forbes Field (Kiner’s Korner). OTD in 1954, Kiner hit his record 16th Sept HR (#54). Kiner led the NL in HRs for 7 straight yrs. ⚾️👏🏻

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#ChelseaJanes on BBNY last night said a very important warning to the Mets front office. Don’t go out and get one overpaid pitcher lukewarm about pitching in NYC. Get pitchers who want to be here. I hope they listen.

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

85 yrs ago OTD the Nazis began their horrific massacre of Jews in a ravine outside of Kyiv called Babi Yar. Over a 3 day period they executed over 33,000 people and then using Russian prisoners they buried them in a mass grave there which was only uncovered later by Russian forces.Never forget😞

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Save the Last Dance for me- the Drifters

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

(2) No MVP though.The Yankee Clipper, Joe DiMaggio,beat him out for his epic 56 game hit streak. Those were the days that giants roamed the earth!⚾️🙏👏🏻

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

(1) 1941-85 yrs ago OTD Star #RedSox LFTed Williams entered the day with a .400 avg.He was offered the chance 2 sit out the double header that day 2 preserve that feat.He said no way-& went 6 for 8 & finished the season at .406.He was the last MLBer to hit .400.

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I am really done with Manaea. He is consistently inconsistent

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

All Mets discard pitchers do well when they leave us.

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Remebering the 1934 birthday of the versatile character actor, Wilford Brinkley. He gave us so many memorable roles. I loved him in the Natural. youtu.be/TgIB5Yl4sBQ?...

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This is such an incredible movie. As many Oscars as it won, there should have been one for Dana Andrews too.

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

1969-The Beatles release an absolute masterpiece of an album- #AbbeyRoad. You have to listen it it’s entirety, but this song is the Penultimate song and is so emblematic of their career and life in general. Bravo!🎶❤️👏🏻 music.apple.com/us/album/the...

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The End by The Beatles on Apple Music

Song · 1969 · Duration 2:21

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

1973-OTD Willie Mays said goodbye to baseball at the end of his 2nd season with the #NYMets. He still got his team to the 1973 World Series which they took to Oakland A’s juggernaut. Willie was the GOAT. ⚾️👏🏻❤️

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Remembering the 1917 bday of iconic #NYYankees HOF shortstop and broadcaster Phil Rizzuto. His on the field career was almost overshadowed by the way he called games. “HOLY COW”! 🎂👏🏻❤️

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

1968- OTD #CBS premiered the iconic news magazine show #60minutes. It has been a bulwark of cutting edge news ever since. Most recently it taken a hit because of perceived censorship to accommodate POTUS. But it has always had some comedic criticism. youtu.be/b_5jZ3DbwoM?...

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

1952-OTD VP Candidate Nixon had 2 go on TV & deliver his “Checkers” speech 2 explain that some of the money that came into his PAC was illegal & he would return it.But he drew the line at returning Checkers,his gift cocker spaniel.His speech helped Ike win the election. Compare 2 today’s graft !🤬

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Losing Alonso was a terrible decision. As was acquiring Semien and Polanco. Freddy Peralta’s NY problem is a mystery.

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Remembering the 1901 birthday of Canadian American physician/scientist Charles B. Huggins, who received the 1966 Nobel Prize for Medicine for his seminal work on the hormonal effects on prostate cancer. As a prostate cancer survivor I am very grateful for his work. 🩺👏🏻

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

If he stays healthy, he will have 500 in 4 years- the length of his Orioles contract.

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy birthday 79th birthday 2 the prolific horror author extraordinaire Stephen King.He has gifted us with so many novels, short stories & eventually screenplays in that genre many of which have become modern day classics.The Shining,Stand by Me,Shawshank Redemption,the Stand 2 name a few!Bravo🎂👏🏻📚

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Remembering the 1920 bday kid the amazing cartoonist, animator and voice actor Jay Ward, creator of Rocky and Bullwinkle. This cartoon was so clever in retrospect I think it was more for adults than kids, but this kid loved every minute of watching. 📺👏🏻❤️

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Remembering the 1926 birthday of the legendary #Dodgers slugger Duke Snider. He was an underrated center fielder (always compared to Willie Mays & Mickey Mantle). An awesome hitter who led the Brooklyn Dodgers to a decade of brilliance from 1947-57. Finished his career with the Metsies ⚾️🎉😊

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The season needs to be over. Can’t happen soon enough

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

1966-OTD the spy spoof #GetSmart was premiered on #NBC. Written by Mel Brooks & Buck Henry,it featured Don Adams as Agent 86,Maxwell Smart,his Chief,played by Ed Platt & his sidekick Agent 99,Barbara Feldon.Seems like every week they coined another iconic phrase-WOULD YOU BELIEVE?Must c 📺👏🏻

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

He’s a good bench piece. But he may be better than what is out there in the free agent market this year.

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

1862-OTD in Maryland, Robert E Lee took his Army of Northern Virginia 2 invade the North.General McClellan, despite having received the battle plans of the Rebel Army in advance,met them head on with the Army of the Potomac leading 2 the bloodiest single day battle in US history.Antietam😞

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

1963-OTD #ABC premiered the creepiest show this 9yo had ever seen- #TheOuterLimits. I used to watch it peeking out from behind a chair. My parents let me do it so long as I didn’t have nightmares about it. I did- but I didn’t tell them. 😜

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

How about Nomar GarciaParra

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Mike Hirsh @mph54.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

1969-OTD in the crazy Miracle Mets season HOF pitcher Steve Carlton of the Cardinals struck out the then #MLB record of 19 batters. But he LOST the game because Mets right fielder Ron Swoboda hit 2 2-run HRs to beat “Lefty”.That’s how that year went 4 the Metsies.We haven’t seen that in 4ever. ⚾️❤️👏🏻

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