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On this day in 1527 German troops began sacking Rome, bringing about the end of the Renaissance. 

In 1877 Chief Crazy Horse surrendered to U.S. troops in Nebraska. 

In 1889 the Universal Exposition opened in Paris, France, marking the dedication of the Eiffel Tower. Also at the exposition was the first automobile in Paris, the Mercedes-Benz. 

In 1941 Bob Hope gave his first USO show at California’s March Field. 

And in 1999 a parole board in New York voted to release Amy Fisher. She had been in jail for 7 years for shooting her lover’s wife, Mary Jo Buttafuoco, in the face. 

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Quote of the Day

“Popularity should be no scale for the election of politicians. If it would depend on popularity, Donald Duck and The Muppets would take seats in the Senate.”

Orson Welles

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Today is Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst’s birthday.

And it’s Bob Seger’s.

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Today’s header photo is from Janice.

On this day in 1798 U.S. Secretary of War William McHenry ordered that the USS Constitution be made ready for sea.

In 1809 Mary Kies was awarded the first patent to go to a woman. It was for technique for weaving straw with silk and thread. 

In 1862 the Battle of Puebla took place. It is celebrated as Cinco de Mayo Day. 

In 1865 the Thirteenth Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery in the U.S. 

And in 1987 the U.S. Congress opened the Iran-Contra hearings.

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Quote of the Day

“Has this world been so kind to you that you should leave with regret? There are better things ahead than any we leave behind.”

C. S. Lewis

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Today is Spence Smith’s birthday, so it’s Big Tent Revival.

And it’s composer Stanislaw Moniuszko’s too.

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On this day in 1888 Thomas Edison organized the Edison Phonograph Works. 

In 1933 the U.S. Mint was under the direction of a woman for the first time when Nellie Ross took the position. 

In 1952 the first airplane landed at the geographic North Pole. 

And in 1992 five days of rioting and looting ended in Los Angeles, CA. The riots killed 53 people.

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Quote of the Day

“Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you’re aboard, there’s nothing you can do.”

Golda Meir

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 Today is Chris Tomlin’s birthday.

And it’s Bruce Hall’s too. So 3 songs from REO on Midnight Special, from 77, 78, 80.

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Donna.

On this day in 1776 France and Spain agreed to donate arms to American rebels fighting the British. 

In 1863 Confederate Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was wounded by his own men in the battle of Chancellorsville, VA. He died 8 days later. 

In 1885 the magazine “Good Housekeeping” was first published. 

In 1933 Hitler banned trade unions in Germany. 

And in 1974 the filming of “Jaws” began in Martha’s Vineyard, MA. 

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Quote of the Day

“The English had hit upon a splendid joke. They intended to catch me or to bring me down.”

Manfred von Richthofen

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Bing says today is his birthday, but a search of his real name says tomorrow. We’ll take the man’s word for it, he was there after all. 🙂

And it’s Larry Gatlin’s too, so here he is with Johnny’s D-I-L.

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I’m hoping those April showers are gone for a while. They sure went out with a bang.

And since I’m looking forward to May flowers, here’s some more……

On this day in 1748 the ruins of Pompeii were found. 

In 1826 Samuel Mory patented the internal combustion engine.  

In 1863 the first wartime conscription law goes into effect in the U.S. 

In 1865, at the Battle of Five Forks in Petersburg, VA, Gen. Robert E. Lee began his final offensive. 

And in 2004 President George W. Bush signed the Unborn Victims of Violence Act. The bill made it a crime to harm a fetus during an assault on a pregnant woman. 

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Quote of the Day

“If they try to rush me, I always say, I’ve only got one other speed and it’s slower.”

Glenn Ford 

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Today is Kate Smith’s birthday. So here’s a fun one with Dean and Lucy. 🙂

Today is also Johnny Colt’s birthday. So a cover from the Black Crowes.

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Today’s header photo is a couple of people you already know, plus their very nice spouses, and some of their children and grandchildren. 🙂

We had a nice lady take some photos after we’d had a nice lunch, and chance to talk face to face. My family enjoyed it very much.

Thanks again to you and your husband for lunch Linda, that was very kind. 🙂

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On this day in 1789 George Washington took office as first elected U.S. president. 

In 1889 George Washington’s inauguration became the first U.S. national holiday.  

In 1939 Lou Gehrig played his last game with the New York Yankees. 

In 1945 Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun committed suicide. They had been married for one day. One week later Germany surrendered unconditionally. 

And in 1991 an estimated 125,000 people were killed in a cyclone that hit Bangladesh. 

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Quote of the Day

“Let us live no more to ourselves, but to Him who loved us, and gave Himself to die for us.”

Roger Sherman

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Today is Franz Lehar’s birthday. So here’s a medley, from Katica Illenyi, who is the violinist. She’s very talented.

Today is also Willie Nelson’s birthday. So here’s Highwaymen with Willie, Johnny, Waylon, and Kris. With a mild language warning.

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On this day in 1813 rubber was patented by J.F. Hummel.  

In 1879, in Cleveland, OH, electric arc lights were used for the first time. 

In 1945 the Nazi death camp, Dachau, was liberated. 

In 1961 ABC’s “Wide World of Sports” premiered. 

And in 1998 the U.S., Canada and Mexico end tariffs on $1 billion in NAFTA trade. 

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Quote of the Day

“I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.”

Will Rogers

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Today is Sir Thomas Beecham’s birthday. From vaimusic

And on this day in 1967 this song was released.

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On this day in 1635 Virginia Governor John Harvey was accused of treason and removed from office.

In 1686 the first volume of Isaac Newton’s “Principia Mathamatic” was published.

In 1788 Maryland became the seventh state to ratify the U.S. constitution. 

In 1930 the first organized night baseball game was played in Independence, Kansas. 

In 1967 Muhammad Ali refused induction into the U.S. Army and was stripped of boxing title. 

And in 1974 the last Americans were evacuated from Saigon. 

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Quote of the Day

“Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.”

Helen Keller

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Not much happening in the birthday dept. today, so random selections today.

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Good Morning!

Happy Saturday!! 🙂

Today’s an exciting day for us. My family will be meeting Linda and her husband for lunch. 🙂 

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On this day in 1865 Joseph E. Johnston surrendered the Army of Tennessee to Sherman during the American Civil War.

Also in 1865 John Wilkes Booth was killed by the U.S. Federal Cavalry.  

In 1941 an organ was played at a baseball stadium for the first time in Chicago, IL.  

In 1954 Grace Kelly was on the cover of “LIFE” magazine. 

And in 1968 students seized the administration building at Ohio State University. 

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Quote of the Day

“Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.”

William Shakespeare

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Today is Bobby Rydell’s birthday.

And Sunday is John James’. From NewsboysVEVO

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On this day in 1684 a patent was granted for the thimble. 

In 1792 the guillotine was first used to execute highwayman Nicolas J. Pelletier.  

In 1862 Union Admiral Farragut occupied New Orleans, LA.

And in 1982, in accordance with Camp David agreements, Israel completed its Sinai withdrawal.  

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Quote of the Day

“Anyone who isn’t confused really doesn’t understand the situation.”

Edward R. Murrow

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Today is Bjorn Ulvaeus’ birthday. 🙂

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