Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl. 

And Happy Birthday!!! to Joanne/Ajisuun. 🙂

🎂 🎉  🎂 🎉  🎂 🎉  🎂 🎉 🎂

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On this day in 1778 General George Washington’s troops finally left Valley Forge after a winter of training.

In 1864 the USS Kearsarge sank the CSS Alabama off of Cherbourg, France.

In 1910 the first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington.

In 1912 the U.S. government established the 8-hour work day

And in 1961 the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a provision in Maryland’s constitution that required state officeholders to profess a belief in God.

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Quotes of the Day

“Of two evils, choose neither.”

“Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil, and let us see what we are made of.”

Charles Spurgeon

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 Today is Johann Gottlieb Janitsch’s birthday. 

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Good Morning!

On this day in 1621 the first duel in America took place in the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts.

In 1812 The War of 1812 began as the U.S. declared war against Great Britain.

In 1861 the first American fly-casting tournament was held in Utica, NY.

In 1873 Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for attempting to vote for a U.S. President.

And in 1961 “Gunsmoke” was broadcast for the last time on CBS radio.

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Quote of the Day

“If you’re successful in what you do over a period of time, you’ll start approaching records, but that’s not what you’re playing for. You’re playing to challenge and be challenged.”

Lou Brock

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Today is Paul McCartney’s birthday. 

And some Beatles too, but not really. 🙂 

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Good Morning!

Today’s photos are from Cheryl.

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On this day in 1579 Sir Francis Drake claimed San Francisco Bay for England.

In 1837 Charles Goodyear received his first patent for a process that made rubber easier to work with.

In 932 the Senate defeated the bonus bill as 10,000 veterans massed around the Capitol.

And in 1963 the U.S. Supreme Court banned the required reading of the Lord’s prayer and Bible in public schools.

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Quote of the Day

“The Church knew what the psalmist knew: Music praises God. Music is well or better able to praise Him than the building of the church and all its decoration; it is the Church’s greatest ornament.”

Igor Stravinsky

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Today is Igor’s birthday.

And it’s Barry’s too. 

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Good Morning!

Today’s pics are from Janice. 

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On this day in 1487 The War of the Roses ended with the Battle of Stoke.

In 1884 the first roller coaster in America opened at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, NY.

In 1897 the U.S. government signed a treaty of annexation with Hawaii. 

And in 1963 at the age of 26 Valentina Tereshkova went into orbit aboard the Vostok 6 spacecraft for three days. She was the first female space traveler.

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Quote of the Day

“While living I want to live well.”

Geronimo

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Any day’s a good day for Jars of Clay. From RELEVANT

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Elizabeth. 

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On this day in 1215 King John of England put his seal on the Magna Carta.

In 1607 colonists in North America completed James Fort in Jamestown, VA.

In 1775 George Washington was appointed head of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress.

In 1877 Henry O. Flipper became the first African American to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

And in 1982 in the capital city of Stanley, the Falklands war ended as Argentine troops surrendered to the British.

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Quote of the Day

“I believe that government is the servant of the people and not their master.”

David Rockefeller

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Today is Franz Danzi’s birthday. 

And it’s Waylon’s too.  

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Good Morning!

Welcome to the weekend!

And I believe 6 Arrows and her husband are celebrating Anniversary #29 this weekend. 🙂

🌼 💕 So Happy Anniversary!! 💕 🌼

                           💕 💕  💕   💕  💕

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On this day in 1777 The Marquis de Lafayette arrived in the American colonies to help with their rebellion against the British.

In 1888 Congress created the Department of Labor.

In 1898 the Canadian Yukon Territory was organized.

In 1943 German spies landed on Long Island, New York and were soon captured.

And in 1971 The New York Times began publishing the “Pentagon Papers”. The articles were a secret study of America’s involvement in Vietnam.

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Quote of the Day

“There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met.”

William Butler Yeats

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Not many birthdays today, so Lindsey Stirling with Pentatonix, covering Imagine Dragons. From Lindsey Stirling

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

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On this day in 1812 Napoleon’s invasion of Russia began.

In 1839 Abner Doubleday created the game of baseball, according to the legend.

In 1897 Carl Elsener patented his penknife. The object later became known as the Swiss army knife.

In 1918 the first airplane bombing raid by an American unit occurred on World War I’s Western Front in France.

And in 1982 75,000 people rallied against nuclear weapons in New York City’s Central Park. Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Linda Ronstadt, and all the other hippies were in attendance.

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Quote of the Day

“Those who give of themselves rarely regret it.”

Marvin Olasky

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Let’s do readers choice for the music today. What have ya’ got?

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Good Morning!

Today’s header is from Janice.

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On this day in 1770 Captain James Cook discovered the Great Barrier Reef off of Australia when he ran aground.

In 1776 the Continental Congress formed a committee to draft a Declaration of Independence from Britain.

In 1919 Sir Barton became the first horse to capture the Triple Crown when he won the Belmont Stakes in New York City.

And in 1982 Steven Spielberg’s movie “E.T.” opened.

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Quote of the Day

“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”

Jacques Yves Cousteau

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Today is Donnie Van Zant’s birthday.

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Good Morning!

And a 🎂 Happy Birthday! to Michelle! 🎂

🎈🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉🎈

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On this day in 1793 the Jardin des Plantes zoo opened in Paris. It was the first public zoo.

In 1854 the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, held its first graduation.

In 1903 Binney & Smith Company began developing a product line of wax crayons. The product was named Crayola.

In 1935 Alcoholic Anonymous was founded by William G. Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith.

And in 1967 Israel and Syria agreed to a cease-fire that ended the Six-Day War.

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Quote of the Day

“Too often new ideas are studied and analyzed until they are suffocated.”

William Pollard

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Michelle sent this along for the music today. 🙂 From Michelle D Ule

And it’s Judy Garland’s birthday too. 

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Good Morning!

And a 🎆 Happy 58th Anniversary!!! 🎆 to Chas and Elvera! 🙂

💓 🌹 🌻 🌹 🌻 🌹 🌻 🌹 💓

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On this day in 1860 the Ms. Ann Stevens book “Malaeska, the Indian Wife of the White Hunter” was offered for sale for a dime. It was the first published “dime novel.”

In 1931 Robert H. Goddard patented a rocket-fueled aircraft design.

In 1945 Japanese Premier Kantaro Suzuki declared that Japan would fight to the last rather than accept unconditional surrender.

And in 1946 Mel Ott (with the New York Giants) became the first manager to be ejected from both games of a doubleheader.

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Quote of the Day

“As far as I’m concerned, I’m just a guitar player, and my job is to go out there and play and entertain and do my thing.”

Les Paul

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First up, Les and Mary. 

And then some Carl Nielsen, since it’s his birthday too. 

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