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Percy Faith was born in Toronto, Canada. A popular artist in the 50's and 60's.
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Percy plays his pianeo for the public for the first time when he was 11.
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At age 18, Percy burns his hands and switches to conducting.
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Cherokee Indian Normal School of Robeson County changes its name to Pembroke State College for Indians.
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Percy moves to America for the first time.
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The first McDonald's is opened in Bernardino, CA.
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The United States enters WW2
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Percy becomes a naturalized citizen of the United States.
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The first atomic bomb tested on a country for the first time killing 99,000-166,000 people.
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President Truman orders the construction of the hydrogen bomb.
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Wesleyan College opens
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The NFD buys it's first tanker for $800.
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Research Triangle opens in Raleigh
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Percy Faith "Theme From a Summer Place"Percy releases his grammy winning song "Theme From A Summer Place".