DIZZY GILLESPIE, AN ESTABLISHED JAZZ TRUMPETTER, ran for president in 1964.
Gillespie declared himself a write-in candidate and joked that he would rename the White House "The Blues House" if elected. Less jokingly, he supported ending the war in Vietnam.
Related Facts
In the 1970s, Hot Pockets were created.
Did you Know? The Earth Is Radioactive
Did you Know? Assassin’s Creed has spawned 10 novels
Shinto is a polytheistic religion.
Have you heard the legends of The Headless Horseman?
Niagara Falls is home to a number of significant historical sites.
Making the most of a bad situation
Nalanda University is one of the oldest universities in the world.
Pune is situated in an earthquake-prone region
It had the greatest mortality rate as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic.
When burning, a candle shouldn't produce smoke.
Did you Know? Brunch was initially created to alleviate hangovers.
Indian street dogs (Indian pariah dogs) are extremely alert & social.
Did you Know? A famous 'Pulp Fiction' shot was filmed in reverse.
The most haunted island in the world is Poveglia, Italy.
Although it can be grown outside as well, this type of plant is typically kept indoors
Antique China is in high demand.
Over 2,000 years ago, Chinese porcelain was first exported.
Vampires Share A History With Frankenstein.
The Sea Lamprey eats burbot, catfish, ciscoes, perch, sturgeon, trout, and whitefish.
When a piece of glass breaks, the cracks move at 3000mph.
Youngest city
Never Has Bulgaria Been Colonized
Did you Know? Only three films have won "The Best Five" Oscars.
The Oscars Are Held in the Dolby Theatre in Downtown Hollywood