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On this day in 1794 the U.S. Congress and President Washington authorized the creation of the U.S. Navy.

In 1841 the first steam fire engine was tested in New York City.

In 1866 U.S. President Andrew Johnson vetoed the civil rights bill, which later became the 14th amendment.

In 1884 the first long-distance telephone call was made from Boston to New York.

And in 1912 the first cherry blossom trees were planted in Washington, DC. The trees were a gift from Japan.

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Quote of the Day

“One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.”

Henry  Ford

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Since I have driven my daughter crazy the last few days by giving her the pleasure of hearing my rendition of this song, (repeatedly I might add), it’s only fair I do the same for you. Not my version though, Gloria’s.

You’re welcome. 🙂

Remember when roller skating was cool? 🙂

Yeah, me neither. 😯

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On this day in 1885 the Eastman Kodak Co. (Eastman Dry Plate and Film Co.) produced the first commercial motion picture film in Rochester, NY.

In 1945 the battle of Iwo Jima ended.

In 1953 Dr. Jonas Salk announced a new vaccine that would prevent poliomyelitis.

And in 1989 the first free elections took place in the Soviet Union. Boris Yeltsin was elected.

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Quote of the Day

“The  strongest and most effective force in guaranteeing the long-term maintenance of  power is not violence in all the forms deployed by the dominant to control the  dominated, but consent in all the forms in which the dominated acquiesce in  their own domination.”

Robert Frost

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And since it’s Diana Ross’ birthday……..

I always liked her best with the Supremes.

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On this day in 421 the city of Venice was founded.

In 1776 the Continental Congress authorized a medal for General George Washington. 

In 1947 John D. Rockefeller III presented a check for $8.5 million to the United Nations for the purchase of land for the site of the U.N. center.

And in 1965 Martin Luther King Jr. led a group of 25,000 to the state capital in Montgomery, AL.

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Quote of the Day

“When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things – not the  great occasions – that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness.”

Bob  Hope

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Since today is this lady’s birthday, she’s the music selection for today. Sorry Elton.

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Good Morning!

It’s Finally Friday! 🙂

We’re taking our annual trip to the Reading Pet Expo today.  🙂

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On this day in 1457  The Gutenberg Bible became the first printed book.

In 1903 Niagara Falls ran out of water due to a drought.

And in 1954 the first shopping mall opened in Southfield, Michigan.

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Quote of the Day

“To disbelieve is easy; to scoff is simple; to have faith is harder.”

Louis  L’Amour

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