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Welcome to the weekend!!!

On this day in 1811 the Juliana, the first steam-powered ferryboat, was put into operation by the inventor John Stevens. The ferry went between New York City, NY, and Hoboken, NJ. 

In 1869 Thomas Edison filed for a patent on his first invention. The electric machine was used for counting votes for the U.S. Congress, however the Congress did not buy it. 

In 1932 the first telecast of a political campaign was aired in New York. 

And in 1939 U.S. President Roosevelt was presented with a letter from Albert Einstein that urged him to develop the U.S. atomic program rapidly. 

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Quote of the Day

“It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.”

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 Today is Darryl Hall’s birthday.

And some guitar for no apparent reason. From Opry

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

On this day in 1845 the United States Naval Academy opened in Annapolis, MD. 

In 1865 the billiard ball was patented by John Wesley Hyatt. 

In 1933 Dreft, the first synthetic detergent, went on sale. 

And in 1977 Joe Namath played the last game of his NFL career. 

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Quote of the Day

“Age is not important, unless you’re a cheese.”

Helen Hayes

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 Today is Vernon Duke’s birthday.

And it’s Mike Milinin’s too.

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Janice.

On this day in 1701 the Collegiate School of Connecticut was chartered in New Haven. The name was later changed to Yale. 

In 1776 a group of Spanish missionaries settled in what is now San Francisco, CA.

In 1812, during the War of 1812 American forces captured two British brigs, the Detroit and the Caledonia. 

In 1858 mail service via stagecoach between San Francisco, CA, and St. Louis, MO, began. 

And in 1876 Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson made their longest telephone call to date. It was a distance of two miles. 

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Quote of the Day

“I regard freedom of expression as the primary right without which one can not have a proper functioning democracy.”

Lord Hailsham

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 Today is  Giuseppe Fortunino Frencesco Verdi’s birthday. This will wake you up.

And another….

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Kim. 🙂

And a Happy Anniversary! to Michelle and her husband Robert. 🙂

On this day in 1915, during World War I, the Battle of Loos concluded.

In 1919 the first transcontinental air race in the U.S. began. 

In 1938 the cover of “The Saturday Evening Post” portrayed Norman Rockwell.  

And in 1952 “The Complete Book of Etiquette” was published for the first time. 

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Quote of the Day

“I always just wanted to be funny. I never really planned to be scary.”

R. L. Stine

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 Today is Heinrich Schutz’s birthday. The University of Iowa University Choir, from the conductor, John P. Rakes

And it’s Louis Vierne’s as well.

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Linda. (Go O’s)

And a Happy Anniversary!!! to Kim and Mr. P, 🙂

And to make Peter and IBNO happy… Go Royals too, although I’m not sure how that can possibly work out for both teams. 🙂

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On this day in 1777, during the American Revolution, the second Battle of Saratoga began. 

In 1913 Henry Ford’s entire Highland Park automobile factory was run on a continuously moving assembly line for the first time when the chassis was added to the process. 

In 1956 a U.S. House subcommittee began investigations of allegedly rigged TV quiz shows. 

And in 2001 the U.S. and Great Britain began airstrikes in Afghanistan in response to that state’s support of terrorism and Osama bin Laden. The act was the first military action taken in response to the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001.  

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Quote of the Day

“Don’t let your studies interfere with your education.”

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 Today is Michael W. Smith’s birthday. From MichaelWSmithVEVO

And it’s John Micah Sumerall’s too.

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Janice.

On this day in 1683 the first Mennonites arrived in America aboard the Concord. The German and Dutch families settled in an area that is now a neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA. 

In 1848 the steamboat SS California left New York Harbor for San Francisco via Cape Horn. The steamboat service arrived on February 28, 1849. The trip took 4 months and 21 days. 

In 1866 the Reno Brothers pulled the first train robbery in America near Seymour, IN. The got away with $10,000. 

In 1884 The Naval War College was established in Newport, RI. 

And in 1954 E.L. Lyon became the first male nurse for the U.S. Army. 

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Quote of the Day

“I’ve said all along that God is in control.”

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 On this day in 1941 Claude Thornhill and his orchestra recorded “Autumn Nocturne.”

And it’s Kevin Cronin’s birthday, which is the perfect excuse to play REO.

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Good Morning!

And Happy Saturday!!!

This weekend’s header photos are from Roscuro.

On this day in 1535 the first complete English translation of the Bible was printed in Zurich, Switzerland. 

In 1777, at Germantown, PA, Patriot forces and British forces both suffer heavy losses in battle. The battle was seen as British victory, which actually served as a moral boost to the American forces. 

In 1893 the first professional football contract was signed by Grant Dibert for the Pittsburgh AC. 

In 1895 the first U.S. Open golf tournament took place in Newport, RI.

And in 1957 “Leave it to Beaver” debuted on CBS-TV. 

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Quote of the Day

“To vote is like the payment of a debt, a duty never to be neglected, if its performance is possible.”

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My wife sent me this. 🙂 It’s called “Competitive Foursome,” from Salut Salon.

If you like them, click their name, there’s plenty more. 🙂

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

Today’s header photo is from Janice.

On this day in 1901 the Victor Talking Machine Company was incorporated. After a merger with Radio Corporation of America the company became RCA-Victor. 

In 1944 during World War II, U.S. troops broke through the Siegfried Line. 

In 1945 Elvis Presley appeared in a talent show at the age of 10. It was his first public appearance. He won 2nd place and $5. 

And in 1990 the Berlin Wall was dismantled eleven months after the borders between East and West Germany were dissolved.

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Quote of the Day

“Where the people possess no authority, their rights obtain no respect.”

George Bancroft

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 Today is Lindsey Buckingham’s birthday.

And it’s Stevie Ray Vaughan’s too. With Paul Butterfield, as well as Albert and B.B. King, from American Blues Scene

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On this day in 1492 King Henry VII of England invaded France. 

In 1836 Charles Darwin returned to England after 5 years of acquiring knowledge around the world about fauna, flora, wildlife and geology. He used the information to develop his “theory of evolution,” which he unveiled in his 1859 book entitled The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. 

In 1876 The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas opened. It was the state’s first venture into public higher education. The school was formally dedicated 2 days later by Texas Gov. Richard Coke. 

In 1908 Addie Joss of Cleveland pitched the fourth perfect game in major league baseball history. 

And in 1920 the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates played the only triple-header in baseball history. The Reds won 2 of the 3 games. 

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Quote of the Day

“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.

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 Today is Don McLean’s birthday.

And it’s Mike Rutherford’s too. From Eagle Rock 

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Good Morning!

It’s October already.

On this day in 1569 the Duke of Norfolk was imprisoned by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth for trying to marry Mary the Queen of Scots. 

In 1885 special delivery mail service began in the United States. The first routes were in West Virginia. 

In 1896 Rural Free Delivery was established by the U.S. Post Office.

In 1933 Babe Ruth made his final pitching appearance. He pitched all nine innings and hit a home run in the 5th inning. 

And in 1982 EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) Center opened in Florida. The concept was planned by Walt Disney. 

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Quote of the Day

“I admire Johann Strauss a lot. I believe he was a genius of his time.”

Andre Rieu

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 Since it’s Andre Rieu’s birthday, and he loves Strauss…

And on this day in 1962 the Beach Boys album “Surfin’ Safari” was released. It was their first album release.

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