1977: A Madman Turns 40: 2017- Day 59

  Today marks the anniversary of the first killer whale born in captivity. Sadly, this happy birthday wasn't a long one. The creature, born at Marineland in California, only lived a couple of days.

     It would be another 8 years before a killer whale would actually survive and thrive after birth. The first killer whale to survive more than 2 weeks was named Kalina. The Atlantic/Pacific hybrid lived for 15-years and gave birth to at least 4 calves.

    Another first for 1977 but thankfully, not a last. 

    Well, that's my look at my favorite year for the day. Who knows where I'll turn up tomorrow. Until then...