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Welcome to the weekend.

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl. 

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On this day in 1671 Thomas “Captain” Blood stole the crown jewels from the Tower of London. 

In 1941 the German submarine U-110 was captured at sea by Britain’s Royal navy.

In 1961 Jim Gentile (Baltimore Orioles) set a major league baseball record when he hit a grand slam home run in two consecutive innings. The game was against the Minnesota Twins.

And in 1962 a laser beam was successfully bounced off Moon for the first time.

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Quote of the Day

“The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.”

Theodore Hesburgh

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Today is Hank Snow’s birthday. 

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

And the header photo is from Donna. So are these. 

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On this day in 1794 the United States Post Office was established.

In 1847 the rubber tire was patented by Robert W. Thompson.

In 1914 Congress passed a Joint Resolution that designated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.

And in 1958 President Eisenhower ordered the National Guard out of Little Rock as Ernest Green became the first black to graduate from an Arkansas public school.

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Quote of the Day

“I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.”

Abraham Lincoln

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 Today is Billy Burnette’s birthday. 

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On this day in 1663 the first Theatre Royal was opened in London.

In 1789 the first U.S. Presidential Inaugural Ball was held in New York City.

In 1847 the AMA (American Medical Association) was organized in Philadelphia, PA.

In 1912 the first airplane equipped with a machine gun flew over College Park, MD.

And in 1940 Winston Churchill became British Prime Minister.

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Quote of the Day

“Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.”

Robert Browning

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Today is Johannes Brahms’ birthday. From ChamberMusicTube

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I didn’t realize it when I took it, but I got a twofer! 🙂

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And this one is from Cheryl. I live in an area with lots of geese, but I have to tell you, I’ve never seen them on a roof before! It cracks me up. Thankfully they don’t do that around here. 🙂 

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On this day in 1835 James Gordon Bennett published the “New York Herald” for the first time.

In 1851 the mechanical refrigerator was patented by Dr. John Gorrie.

In 1937 the German airship Hindenburg crashed and burned in Lakehurst, NJ. Thirty-six people (of the 97 on board) were killed.

And in 1957 U.S. Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his book “Profiles in Courage”.

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Quote of the Day

“Time spent with cats is never wasted.” 🙂

Sigmund Freud

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 Today is Georges Adolphe Hue’s birthday. From the very talented Amy Porter @ (porterflute)

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Today’s photos are from Janice. 

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On this day in 1494 Christopher Columbus sighted Jamaica on his second trip to the Western Hemisphere. He named the island Santa Gloria.

In 1814 the British attacked the American forces at Ft. Ontario, Oswego, NY.

In 1891 Music Hall was dedicated in New York City. It was later renamed Carnegie Hall.

And in 1961 Alan Shepard became the first American in space when he made a 15 minute suborbital flight.

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Quote of the Day

“You can observe a lot by just watching.”

Yogi Berra

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 Today is Tammy Wynette’s birthday.

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On this day in 1471 the Yorkists defeated the Landcastrians at the battle of Tewkesbury in the War of the Roses.

In 1626 Dutch explorer Peter Minuit landed on Manhattan Island.

In 1776 Rhode Island declared its freedom from England two months before the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

In 1942 the United States began food rationing.

And in 1970 Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on students during an anti-Vietnam war protest at Kent State University. Four students were killed and nine others were wounded.

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Quote of the Day

“Learn what is true in order to do what is right.”

Thomas Huxley

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 Today is Dick Dale’s birthday. 

And some protest music.

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Good Morning!

Welcome to the weekend! 🙂

Here’s a few more of those birds……..

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On this day in 1797 a mutiny in the British navy spread from Spithead to the rest of the fleet.

In 1865 President Andrew Johnson offered $100,000 reward for the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.

In 1890 the Oklahoma Territory was organized.

In 1946 prisoners revolted at California’s Alcatraz prison.

And in 1970 student anti-war protesters at Ohio’s Kent State University burned down the campus ROTC building. The National Guard then took control of the campus.

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Quote of the Day

“A friend should be one in whose understanding and virtue we can equally confide, and whose opinion we can value at once for its justness and its sincerity.”

Robert Hall

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 Today is Louis Andrew Grammatico’s (aka Lou Gramm’s) birthday. So yeah, these are loud. 🙂

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It’s Friday!!!

Today’s header photo is from Janice.

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On this day in 1486 Christopher Columbus convinced Queen Isabella to fund an expedition to the West Indies.

In 1707 England, Wales and Scotland were united to form Great Britain.

In 1931 The Empire State Building in New York was dedicated and opened. It was 102 stories tall and was the tallest building in the world at the time.

And in 1961 Fidel Castro announced there would be no more elections in Cuba.

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Quote of the Day

“It was considered the most dangerous route in the Hills, but as my reputation as a rider and quick shot was well known, I was molested very little, for the toll gatherers looked on me as being a good fellow, and they knew that I never missed my mark.”

Calamity Jane

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Today is Judy Collins’ birthday. From Beta Hi-Fi Archive

 And it’s Tim McGraw’s too. From Jimmy Kimmel Live

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

In 1803 the U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million.

In 1900 Casey Jones was killed while trying to save the runaway train “Cannonball Express.”

In 1972 the North Vietnamese launched an invasion of the South.

And in 1973 President Nixon announced resignation of Haldeman, Ehrlichman, and other top aides.

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Quote of the Day

“What we see depends mainly on what we look for.”

John Lubbock

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 Today is Willie Nelson’s birthday. From WillieNelsonVEVO

And some old Willie too. Or should I say young Willie….

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On this day in 1429 Joan of Arc led Orleans, France, to victory over Britain.

In 1852 the first edition of Peter Roget’s Thesaurus was published.

In 1862 New Orleans fell to Union forces during the Civil War.

And in 1945 the German Army in Italy surrendered unconditionally to the Allies.

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Quote of the Day

“You can’t let one bad moment spoil a bunch of good ones.”

Dale Earnhardt

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 Today is Duke Ellington’s birthday. 

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