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It’s Saturday! Yay! 🙂

On this day in 1492 Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, sighted Watling Island in the Bahamas.

In 1792 the first monument honoring Christopher Columbus was dedicated in Baltimore, MD.

In 1892, in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Columbus landing, the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in public schools.

In 1933 John Dillinger, bank robber, escaped from a jail in Allen County, OH. The sheriff was killed by his gang as they helped Dillinger escape.

In 1933 the U.S. Department of Justice acquired Alcatraz Island from the U.S. Army. 

And in 1938 filming began on “The Wizard of Oz.”

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Quote of the Day

“Put your nose into the Bible everyday. It is your spiritual food. And then share it. Make a vow not to be a lukewarm Christian.”

Kirk Cameron

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Today is the birthday of Luciano Pavarotti. So here he is with a guest, doing a different style of music than his usual.

But don’t worry, I’ve got another, more his usual style.

 For those who don’t speak Italian, (like me) the lyrics in English are here.

And it’s also Michael Roe’s birthday. So here he is, with Phil Keaggy.

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Good Morning!

It’s finally Friday! 🙂

On this day in 1776, during the American Revolution, the first naval battle of Lake Champlain was fought. The forces under Gen. Benedict Arnold suffered heavy losses.

In 1881 David Henderson Houston patented the first roll film for cameras.

In 1890 the Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in Washington, DC.

In 1929 JCPenney opened a store in Milford, DE, making it a nationwide company with stores in all 48 states.

And in 1983 the last hand-cranked telephones in the U.S. went out of service. The 440 telephone customers of Bryant Pond, ME, were switched to direct-dial service.

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Quote of the Day

“The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.”

George  Washington

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Today is Tramaine Hawkins’ birthday.

It’s also Cynthia Clawson’s.

On this day in 1727 this song was first performed at Westminster Abbey.

And it’s Daryl Hall’s birthday too.

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Good Morning!

It’s Thursday, we’re almost there. 🙂

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

In 1886 the tuxedo dinner jacket made its U.S. debut in New York City.

In 1913 President Woodrow Wilson triggered the explosion of the Gamboa Dike that ended the construction of the Panama Canal.

In 1965 The Red Baron made his first appearance in the “Peanuts” comic strip.

And in 1987 Tom McClean finished rowing across the Atlantic Ocean. It set the record at 54 days and 18 hours.

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Quote of the Day

“The reasons he gave me for destroying Darien were, that the Southerners must be made to feel that this was a real war, and that they were to be swept away by the hand of God, like the Jews of old. In theory it may seem all right to some, but when it comes to being made the instrument of the Lord’s vengeance, I myself don’t like it. Then he says, “We are outlawed, and therefore not bound by the rules of regular warfare”; but that makes it nonetheless revolting to wreak our vengeance on the innocent and defenceless.”

Colonel Robert Gould Shaw

Commander, 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment

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OK, since today is Giuseppe Verdi’s birthday, we’ll go with a clip from Jean-Pierre Ponnelle’s classic film of Verdi’s dark tragedy Rigoletto, featuring Luciano Pavarotti.

It’s also Tanya Tuckers.

And it’s Midge Ure’s too.

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On this day in 1635 Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island, was banished from Massachusetts because he had spoken out against punishments for religious offenses and giving away land that belonged to the Indians. Williams had founded Providence, Rhode Island as a place for people to seek religious freedom.

In 1781 the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War took place in Yorktown, VA. The American forces, led by George Washington, defeated the British troops under Lord Cornwallis.

In 1855 Isaac Singer patented the sewing machine motor.

In 1872 Aaron Montgomery started his mail order business with the delivery of the first mail order catalog. The firm later became Montgomery Wards.

In 1888 the public was admitted to the Washington Monument for the first time.

In 1919 the Cincinnati Reds won the World Series. The win would be later tainted when 8 Chicago White Sox were charged with throwing the game. The incident became known as the “Black Sox” scandal.

In 1963 over 2,000 people were killed in northeast Italy when the Vaiont Dam was overrun by water. The incident was caused by landslide that occurred behind the dam.

And in 1974 Oskar Schindler died in Frankfurt, Germany. Schindler is credited with saving the lives of about 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust.

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Quote of the Day

“John F. Kennedy asked us what we could do for America. This Democratic Party asks what can government give you. Don’t worry about paying the bill, it’s on your kids and grandkids.”

Artur Davis

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Today is Jackson Browne’s birthday.

It would be John Lennon’s as well.

And this song was released today in 1979.

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On this day in 1895 The Berliner Gramophone Company was founded in Philadelphia, PA.

In 1918 U.S. Corporal Alvin C. York almost single-handedly killed 25 German soldiers and captured 132 in the Argonne Forest in France. York had originally tried to avoid being drafted as a conscientious objector. After this event his was promoted to sergeant and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.

In 1944 “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” debuted on CBS radio.

In 1956 Donald James Larsen (New York Yankees) pitched the first perfect game in the history of the World Series. 

And in 1993 the U.S. government issued a report absolving the FBI of any wrongdoing in its final assault in Waco, TX, on the Branch Davidian compound. The fire that ended the siege killed as many as 85 people.

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Quote of the Day

“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”

Jim Elliot

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Today is Heinrich Schutz’s birthday, so here’s some of his music, courtesy of the Western Illinois University Singers.

Today is also Louis Vierne’s birthday.

And it’s Mike Moreno’s too.

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On this day in 1765 nine American colonies sent a total of 28 delegates to New York City for the Stamp Act Congress. The delegates adopted the “Declaration of Rights and Grievances.”

In 1918 the Georgia Tech football team defeated Cumberland College 222-0. Georgia Tech carried the ball 978 yards and never threw a pass. 😯

In 1968 the Motion Picture Association of America adopted the film-rating system that ranged for “G” to “X.”

 In 1981 the Egyptian parliament, after the assassination of Anwar Sadat, named Vice President Hosni Mubarak the next president of Egypt.

And in 1985 the United States announced that it would no longer automatically comply with World Court decisions.

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Quote of the Day

“I never considered myself a fall guy. I know what I did. I know why I did it. I’m not ashamed of it.”

Oliver North

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Today is Jon Micah Sumrall’s birthday.

It’s also Michael W. Smith’s.

And another from Kutless.

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Good Morning!

It’s Saturday! 🙂

On this day in 1813 Chief Tecumseh of the Shawnee Indians was killed at the Battle of Thames when American forced defeated the British and the allied Indian warriors. 

In 1921 the World Series was broadcast on the radio for the first  time. The game was between the New York Giants and the New York Yankees.

In 1930 Laura Ingalls became the first woman to make a transcontinental airplane flight.

In 1969 “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” debuted on BBC television.

And in 1974 American David Kunst completed the first journey around the world on foot. It took four years and 21 pairs of shoes. He crossed four continents and walked 14,450 miles.

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Quote of the Day

“Opinion is that exercise of the human will which helps us to make a decision without information.”

John Erskine

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Today is Wayne Watson’s birthday.

And it’s Steve Miller’s birthday.

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday! 🙂

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

In 1648 the first volunteer fire department was established in New York by Peter Stuyvesant.

In 1881 Edward Leveaux received a patent for the player piano.

In 1927 the first actual work of carving began on Mount Rushmore.

And in 1931 the comic strip “Dick Tracy” made its debut in the Detroit Daily Mirror. The strip was created by Chester Gould.

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Quote of the Day

“Political correctness is tyranny with manners.”

Charlton Heston

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Now when I think Charlton Heston, I don’t think Moses, or the NRA…. it’s always one line. You know the one, from Planet of the Apes. But I’d have to break the rules to post it, so you get Moses instead. 🙂

Today is Steve Swallow’s birthday, so here’s a duet with Carla Bley.

That one is pretty low-key, so this one, which was released today in 1943, should liven things up a bit.

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On this day in 1863 President Lincoln declared that the last Thursday of November would be recognized as Thanksgiving Day.

In 1893 the motor-driven vacuum cleaner was patented by J.S. Thurman.

In 1906 W.T. Grant opened a 25-cent department store.

In 1922 Rebecca L. Felton became the first female to hold office of U.S. Senator. She was appointed by Governor Thomas W. Hardwick of Georgia to fill a vacancy.

In 1954 “Father Knows Best” began airing on CBS-TV.

In 1955 “Captain Kangaroo” premiered on CBS-TV.

Also in 1955, “The Mickey Mouse Club” premiered on ABC-TV.

And in 1961 “The Dick Van Dyke Show” debuted on CBS-TV.

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Quote of the Day

“I have felt cats rubbing their faces against mine and touching my cheek with claws carefully sheathed. These things, to me, are expressions of love.”

James Herriot

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I know he’s the “All Creatures Great and Small” guy, but when I read British vet, I immediately thought….

And yes, I am aware that the Alps don’t extend into Britain. 🙂

Today is Eddie DeGarmo’s birthday.

Today is also Stevie Ray Vaughan’s birthday.

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On this day in 1780 British army major John Andre was hanged as a spy. He was carrying information about the actions of Benedict Arnold.

In 1835 the first battle of the Texas Revolution took place near the Guadalupe River when American settlers defeated a Mexican cavalry unit.

In 1919 President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke that left him partially paralyzed.

In 1937 Warner Bros. released “Love Is on the Air.”  Ronald Reagan made his acting debut in the motion picture. He was 26 years old.

And in 1950 “Peanuts,” the comic strip created by Charles M. Schulz, was published for the first time in seven newspapers.

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Quote of the Day

“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.”

Groucho Marx

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On this day in 1937 this gentleman made his acting debut. And thanks to YouTube, I found it. 🙂

Today is Mandisa’s birthday.

And it’s Don McLean’s birthday, so the obvious choice is….

And it’s Mike Rutherford’s birthday.

I wasn’t trying, but I guess we have a Reagan theme today. 🙂 But this one kinda weirds me out a little. 😯

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