On this day in 1949 “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry appeared on music charts for the first time.

- The next day, He ran over Grandma.

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First Lady Melania Trump will officially unveil the White House Christmas Tree today.

- Or as the mainstream media will report it “Gold Digging Woman In White House Unveils Holiday Foliage After PUTIN Up All The Ornaments”.

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Saturday’s football game between Harvard and Yale was interrupted after students stormed the field to protest “Climate Injustice”.

- Whatever that is.

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Why did the Pilgrims cook the first Thanksgiving Dinner?

- Because the Indians forgot to make Reservations.

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Last night, Taylor Swift moonwalked past Michael Jackson’s record at the 2019 American Music Awards, taking home six honors including Artist of the Year and Artist of the Decade.

- She beat Michael by a nose. I’m just not sure which one.

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On this day in 1867 Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel patented Dynamite.

- Which, of course, made him a Shoe-In for the “Nobel Peace Price”.

Also on this day in 1867, the U.S. Congress began an inquiry to determine whether they should Impeach President Andrew Johnson.

- They accused him of a sending the President of Ukraine an “Improper” message by Carrier Pigeon.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Tuesday!

-Dick