SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2013

Today is Saturday, May 11, the 131st day of 2013. There are 234 days left in the year.

1330 ― Constantinople (Istanbul) becomes new capital by Roman Emperor Constantine for Eastern Roman Empire

1812 ― Waltz introduced into English ballrooms: Most observers consider it disgusting and immoral. No wonder it caught on!

1916 ― Einstein's Theory of General Relativity presented

1924 ― Pulitzer Prize awarded to Robert Frost (New Hampshire)

1949 ― First Polaroid camera sold $89.95 (NYC)

1950 ― Eugene Ionesco's “La Cantatrice Chauve" premieres in Paris, France

1959 ― Elvis Presley's first entry on U.K. charts with “Heartbreak Hotel"

1963 ― “Puff (The Magic Dragon)" by Peter, Paul & Mary hits No. 2

1972 ― John Lennon says his phone is tapped by the FBI on Dick Cavett Show

1981 ― Andrew Lloyd Webber/TS Eliot's musical “Cats" premieres in London