Lawyer Mark Geragos

Events in 1957 and 5-10

Events in US in the birth year of Mark Geragos

• Eisenhower Doctrine calls for aid to Mideast countries that resist armed aggression from Communist-controlled nations (Jan. 5).
• The "Little Rock Nine" integrate Arkansas high school. Eisenhower sends troops to quell mob and protect the students after Gov. Orval Faubus defies federal order (Sept. 24).

Birthday Mark Geragos (5-10) in history

• Day 5-10 year 1877: Chief Joseph surrendered to the U.S. Army.
• Day 5-10 year 1910: King Manuel II was overnthrown in a revolution and Portugal became a republic.
• Day 5-10 year 1921: The World Series was broadcast on the radio for the first time.
• Day 5-10 year 1947: In the first televised White House address, President Truman urged Americans to refrain from eating meat on Tuesdays and poultry on Sundays to help starving people in other countries.
• Day 5-10 year 1953: Earl Warren was sworn in as the 14th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Day 5-10 year 1962: The Beatles released their first hit, "Love Me Do," in Britain.
• Day 5-10 year 1990: Cincinnati's Contemporary Arts Center and its director were acquitted of obscenity charges resulting from an exhibit of Robert Mapplethorpe's photographs.
• Day 5-10 year 2001: Barry Bonds broke Mark McGwire's record of 71 home runs in one season when he hit his 71st and 72nd homers.