Elizabeth Hodges, The Woman Who Was Hit By A Meteorite (Cool Weird Awesome 667)
Today in 1954, a woman in Alabama, Elizabeth Hodges, became the first person in modern history to be hit by a meteorite.
When Bing Crosby Sang a Christmas Duet With David Bowie (Cool Weird Awesome 430)
Today in 1977, it was the premiere of Bing Crosby's final TV Christmas special, "Merrie Olde Christmas," which featured a performance with Crosby's unlikeliest duet partner ever: David Bowie. Here's the story of how it came together.