Good Morning!
On this day in 31 B.C. the Roman leader Octavian defeated the alliance of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Octavian, as Augustus Caesar, became the first Roman emperor.
In 1666 the Great Fire of London broke out. The fire burned for three days destroying 10,000 buildings including St. Paul’s Cathedral. Only 6 people were killed.
In 1775 Hannah, the first American war vessel was commissioned by General George Washington.
In 1864, during the U.S. Civil War Union forces led by Gen. William T. Sherman occupied Atlanta following the retreat of the Confederates.
And in 1901 Theodore Roosevelt, then Vice President, said “Speak softly and carry a big stick” in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair.
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Quote of the Day
“Any team can win.”
Terry Bradshaw
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Today is Laurindo Ameida’s birthday.
And today is Tom Glazer’s birthday. You may not recognize the name, but you’ll recognize his work. 🙂
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