Dec. 12, 1964: Righteous Brothers’ winner “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” charted, reaching #2. Bobby Hatfield wasn’t sure of record’s possibilities. He asked producer Phil Spector, “What do I do when Bill Medley is singing first verse?” Spector’s response was, “You can go directly to the bank.”

With love & prayers to those killed and injured in Australia on the first day of Hanukkah. The festival is observed by lighting the candles of a candelabrum with nine branches, commonly called a menorah. Candles are lit each evening. All 8 candles are lit together on the final night of the festival.

Hank Moore at the Christmas tree, sharing the original 78RPM recording of “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby. Song written in 1940 by Irving Berlin. Sang by Crosby in the 1942 movie “Holiday Inn” & 1954 movie “White Christmas.” It is the 4th most covered Christmas song.

Holiday facts: Christmas became U.S. federal holiday in 1870. Illegal Christmas celebrations were outlawed in Boston from 1659-1681. "White Christmas": Bing Crosby's version is the best-selling single of all time. Paul McCartney earns about $400,000 yearly from his song "Wonderful Christmastime."

Christmas Trees: 25-30 million real trees sold in the U.S. yearly, taking 4-15 years to grow. Rudolph: Created in 1939 by Montgomery Ward for a Christmas promotion. Poinsettias: Named after Joel R. Poinsett, who brought them from Mexico. Eggnog: First consumed in the U.S. at Jamestown in 1607.

Song in current Chase Bank commercial is "The Magic Touch," 1956 hit by The Platters. The group's other hits included "Only You," "The Great Pretender," "My Prayer," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "Enchanted," etc.

In honor of National Giving Month, remembering Maureen Reagan, whom I met at 1972 charity gala. She was celebrity advocate for Save the Children Foundation & I was emcee. In 1998, Hank Moore was opening speaker at non-profit summit in Philadelphia, PA, with Maureen Reagan & General Colin Powell.

Tuesday is National Day of Giving, supporting worthwhile causes & non-profit organizations. Hank Moore on TV with Deborah Duncan, discussing his book "Non-Profit Legends," Pulitzer Prize nominated. Donate directly to charities. Give your time, making non-profit organizations more effective.

Last year, Americans gave $410.2 billion to charity. 31% of all annual giving occurs in December. 12% of all annual giving occurs in the last three days of the year. 28% of non-profits raise as much as 50% of their funding in December.

December is National Giving Month, when Americans who tend to their communities' unmet human, health, educational, public, & environmental needs are recognized. It is a month when many people make a difference in society by helping others. December features many occasions like Hanukkah & Christmas.

Thanksgiving song in Bing Crosby's 1942 film "Holiday Inn" was Irving Berlin's "I've Got Plenty to Be Thankful For." Components of gratitude: appreciation, approval, admiration & attention. Songs about gratitude: “Thankful” by Kelly Clarkson. "Thank U” by Alainis Morissette.

The Beatles released Christmas records throughout the 1960s, available through their fan club. They included voiced greetings, humor and messages for the season.

62 years ago, “In the Summer of His Years,” tribute to President John F. Kennedy was released. Followed JFK’s assassination, Nov. 22, 1963. Song was by Connie Francis, recorded Nov. 24, 1963, with Claus Ogerman & orchestra. Proceeds of record went to family of slain Dallas policeman J.D. Tibbett.

Hack attacks on major websites like Ebay and Yahoo cost $1.2 billion. Costs included $1 billion in lost stock values-sales, $100 million in beefing up security and $100 million in lost business.

Costs to each US taxpayer: Writing off unpaid student loans, $12 per year. Bernie Madoff scandal, $14. Enron Investigations, prosecutions, $150. Maintaining prison populations, $400. Maintaining the Royal Family lifestyle (U.K. citizens pay), $120. Drug wars, investigations & enforcements, $530.

Women's Entrepreneurship Day celebrated on November 19 is a day on which the work of women entrepreneurs is observed each year. The inaugural event was held in New York City at the United Nations, with additional events being held simultaneously in several other countries.

Nov. 22, 1976: Jerry Lee Lewis was arrested for driving drunk when he drove his Rolls Royce into a ditch. The next day, he was arrested at Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis, TN. Lewis emphasized his desire to see the king by pulling out a loaded Derringer.

Nov. 4, 1963: The Beatles appeared at a Royal Command Performance of the Queen Mother & Princess Margaret at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London. Others on the bill included Marlene Dietrich, Buddy Greco & Tommy Steele. After the Queen Mother met the group, she said they were “most intriguing.”

World Kindness Day, Nov. 13, highlights good deeds, focusing on positive power & common thread of kindness which binds us. Songs about kindness: "Try a Little Kindness" (Glen Campbell). “Treat People with Kindness” (Harry Styles). “Count on Me” (Bruno Mars). “Lean on Me” (Bill Withers).

On Nov. 9, 1967, Rolling Stone Magazine published its first issue. Cover photo was John Lennon, appearing in the movie "How I Won the War." A free roach holder was a giveaway with the first issue. Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics & popular culture.

Song in the current Honey Nut Cheerios commercial is "Back to Life," the 1989 hit by Soul II Soul. It's about getting back on a healthy diet.

World Kindness Day, Nov. 13, highlights good deeds, positive power & community service. Hank Moore with Olympics great Mary Lou Retton. Her quotes on kindness: “Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things & people are drawn to you. Friendship lasts as nourished with kindness.”

Nov. 1 is National Author's Day, celebrating books. Hank Moore with "The Big Picture of Business," only business set on the market. Link to order all 14 of Hank Moore's books: www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Hank%20Moore

On Oct. 30, 1938, Orson Welles & Mercury Theatre Players performed "War of the Worlds" on CBS Radio, done in the style of live radio newscasts. It scared America into believing that a Martian invasion was taking place. This broadcast launched Welles (then 23) into a distinguished film-stage career.

Since 1968, on Nov. 1 each year, millions celebrate authors & the books they write on National Author's Day. Hank Moore, author of 14 books. Link to order all 7 of Hank Moore's Pulitzer Prize nominated books: www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Hank%20Moore

Oct. 28, 1961: Brian Epstein, record shop clerk in Liverpool, was asked by customer for a copy of "My Bonnie" by The Beatles. He couldn't find the record & found that it had only been released in Germany. Curious, he set to see what this new group was all about, very shortly becoming their manager.

Oct. 27, 1975: Bruce Springsteen appeared on the covers of both Time and Newsweek.

Oct. 24, 1967: The Monkees performed a benefit concert at Lowry’s Park Zoo in Tampa, FL, for more than 100,000 fans.

Sam Rayburn was a three-time House speaker. Quotes from Mister Sam: "Any jackass can kick down a barn, but it takes a good carpenter to build one. You cannot be a leader, and ask other people to follow you, unless you know how to follow, too."

Sweetest Day is Oct. 18, a day to express appreciation through acts of kindness, charity & affection for loved ones & acquaintances. Celebrate with cards, gifts, or sweets & showing appreciation for people who are special in your life. Send a card or thoughtful message to someone you appreciate.

Silver Fox Advisors named Hank Moore's "Big Picture of Business, Book 3" as Book of the Month. My books are only business series on market, nominated for Pulitzer Prize. Book 3 includes 33 chapters: Mentorship, How Automobile Transformed Business & Society, Behaviors in Workplace, Change Management.

Oct. 12, 1962: Little Richard headlined show in New Brighton, England. Also appearing were The Beatles & Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas. An usher was trampled by fans, charging the stage. Little Richard said: “Those Beatles are fabulous. If I hadn’t seen them, I’d never have dreamed they were white.”

Oct. 9, 1973: Elvis Presley & wife Priscilla were divorced in Santa Monica, CA. She was awarded considerable property, $750,000 in cash, $4,200 for the next 12 months, and $4,000 per month for their daughter Lisa. Elvis & Priscilla left the courtroom. They kissed before Elvis drove away without her.

Oct. 10, 1970: Elvis Presley was a collector of police badges, received his official deputy sheriff’s badge from Shelby County, which also admitted him to carry a gun. His fascination with law enforcement led him to obtain a Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs badge from President Richard Nixon.

Oct. 6, 1979: Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac rocked onto the charts with “Tusk.” The song was recorded with the University of Southern California Marching Band at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.

First record album cover where Britain's Queen Elizabeth ever appeared. She was greeting American singer Frankie Laine. This was the cover of his 1956 greatest hits album.

Oct. 3, 1970: Janis Joplin listened to the final track for her album “Pearl.” She planned to record the vocals next day on the song “Buried Alive in the Blues.” She was found in her room at Landmark HotelHollywood, CA. Janis Joplin died of drug overdose, combined with alcohol. She was 27 years old.

Sept. 28, 1997: Bob Dylan performed at a concert in Italy, attended by Pope John Paul II. Dylan sang “Knocking on Heaven’s Door,” "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" & "Forever Young" before a crowd of 300,000 people. The Pope delivered sermon reflecting Dylan's lyrics, particularly "Blowing in the Wind."

Song in the current United Healthcare commercial is "Wouldn't It Be Nice," The Beach Boys' 1966 hit. Song describes young couple who feel empowered by their relationship & fantasize about romantic freedom they would earn once married to each other. The commercial, is about Medicare Advantage plans.

Sept. 25, 1981: After escaping with 36 cents and a gas credit card from a brutal relationship with Ike Turner, Tina Turner began her comeback. She was the opening act for The Rolling Stones’ 10th American tour, starting at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, PA.

The S.S. Minnow was the fictional charter boat from the 1960s TV show “Gilligan's Island,” shipwrecked on uncharted island, with 7 castaways. It was named after Newton Minnow, FCC Commissioner, who referred to television as a “vast wasteland.” “Gilligan’s Island” was lowest-brow comedy of its era.

Sept. 21, 1961: Bob Dylan recorded his first album for Columbia. It was released on March 19, 1962, produced by Columbia talent scout John H. Hammond, who had earlier signed Dylan to the label, a controversial decision at the time. The album features folk standards & 2 original compositions.

Sept. 18, 1970: Singer-guitarist Jimi Hendrix died in London. He was described by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as " the greatest instrumentalist in history of rock music." Hendrix had been in poor health, fatigue caused by overwork, chronic lack of sleep and an assumed influenza-related illness.

Sept. 17, 1931: The first experimental 33-1/3 LP records and players were introduced by RCA Victor in New York City. It would be another 17 years of experimentation before Columbia would introduce LPs commercially.

On a visit to the U.S. on Sept. 15, 1959, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev was talking to V.P. Richard Nixon, placed his hand on tail fin of a Cadillac limousine & asked, "What does this thing do?" Cadillac owners know that it was always about tail fins & hood ornaments, design features of the day.

Sept. 14, 1968: The Beatles “Hey Jude” hit the charts and was inspired by The Drifters’ 1960 hit “Save the Last Dance for Me.” Both records hit #1 on the Billboard charts.

International Teddy Bear Day, Sept. 9. In 1902, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear cub while hunting. Cartoon published in Washington Post inspired toy store owner to create a new toy, the “Teddy Bear.” Pictured: Hank Moore with childhood bear & my mother's original bear.

Sept. 8, 1965: An Advertisement in Variety announced auditions for The Monkees. Among those who auditioned included Stephen Stills, Danny Hutton (later of Three Dog Night), composer Paul Williams and Charles Manson. Monkees hired were Michael Nesmith, Davy Jones, Mickey Dolenz and Peter Tork.

Sept. 6, 1997: Elton John performed his song “Candle in the Wind” at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, at London’s Westminster Abbey. Elton updated the opening line, “Goodbye Norma Jean” to “Goodbye England’s Rose.”

Happy 59th anniversary to “Star Trek.” Original series premiered on NBC-TV on Sept. 8, 1966. The original pilot (“The Cage,” financed by Lucille Ball) made 2 years earlier. Creator Gene Roddenberry based journey of the Starship Enterprise on work writing for TV Westerns. First series ended in 1969.