1812 – The American frigate USS Constitution earns the nickname “Old Ironsides” after defeating the British frigate HMS Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada (More info)

1909 – The first race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the home of the Indianapolis 500 (More info)

]]> http://keanradio.com/this-day-in-history-for-august-19-germany-elects-hitler-and-more/feed/ 0 Hulton Archive, Getty Images http://keanradio.com/donald-duck-celebrates-77th-birthday-video/ http://keanradio.com/donald-duck-celebrates-77th-birthday-video/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:07:05 +0000 Rudy Fernandez http://keanradio.com/?p=6395 Donald Duck turns 77 years old on June 9th. Donald has gone from controversial cartoon (1934 propaganda cartoon) to the lovable, friendly, family icon of "Donald's Place." Disney channel is planning on celebrating, by hosting a Donald Duck marathon. Donald Duck made his screen debut in 1934 in "The Wise Little Hen."  His first starring role was in 1937's "Modern Inventions."  He  starred or appeared in six feature films, seven television programs and over 150 shorts, including the Academy Award-winning, "Der Fuehrer's Face" (1943).