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On this day in 1807 Congress passed an act to “prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States… from any foreign kingdom, place, or country.”

In 1836 Texas declared its independence from Mexico and an ad interim government was formed. It’s also the birthday of Sam Houston, the first President of the Republic of Texas.

In 1899 President McKinley signed a measure that created the rank of Admiral for the U.S. Navy. The first admiral was George Dewey. 

In 1908 Gabriel Lippmann introduced three-dimensional color photography at the Academy of Sciences in Paris. 

And in 1949 the B-50 Superfortress Lucky Lady II landed in Fort Worth, TX. The American plane had completed the first non-stop around-the-world flight. 

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Quote of the Day

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

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Today is Karen Carpenter’s birthday. And since it’s Monday…..

Today is also Jon Bon Jovi’s birthday. Normally I’d skip it, but since this one is with Pavarotti, a kid’s choir, and a full orchestra, I’ll make an exception. 🙂

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Good Morning!

Welcome to the weekend! 🙂

And not just any weekend, but the one with the last day of Feb. and the first day of March in it!

Spring is 21 days from today!!!! 🙂

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On this day in 1849 regular steamboat service to California via Cape Horn arrived in San Francisco for the first time. The SS California had left New York Harbor on October 6, 1848. The trip took 4 months and 21 days.

In 1854 the Republican Party was organized in Ripon, WI. About 50 slavery opponents began the new political group. 

In 1956 a patent was issued to Forrester for a computer memory core. 

In 1979 Mr. Ed the horse died.

And in 1993 U.S. Federal agents raided the compound of an armed religious cult in Waco, TX. The ATF had planned to arrest the leader of the Branch Davidians, David Koresh, on federal firearms charges. Four agents and six Davidians were killed and a 51-day standoff followed. 

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Quotes of the Day

“Unfortunately, we don’t educate drivers enough to be respectful on the road.”

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“Everything comes to those who wait… except a cat.” 🙂

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 Today is John Alden Carpenter’s birthday.

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

 Our header photo is another from Cheryl’s feeder. 🙂

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On this day in 1827 New Orleans held its first Mardi Gras celebration. 

In 1867 Dr. William G. Bonwill invented the dental mallet. 😯

In 1896 The “Charlotte Observer” published a picture of an X-ray photograph made by Dr. H.L. Smith. The photograph showed a perfect picture of all the bones of a hand and a bullet that Smith had placed between the third and fourth fingers in the palm. 

And in 1949 Chaim Weizmann became the first Israeli president. 

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Quote of the Day

“Into each life some rain must fall.”

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 Today is Marian Anderson’s birthday.

And it’s Neil Schon’s too. Instead of Journey, let’s have Neil and Carlos instead.

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Good Morning!

 Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

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On this day in 1863 President Lincoln signed the National Currency Act. 

In 1870 New York City opened the first pneumatic-powered subway line to the public. 

In 1929 President Coolidge signed a bill creating the Grand Teton National Park. 

In 1930 New York City installed traffic lights.  

In 1991 Iraqi President Saddam Hussein announced on Baghdad Radio that Iraqi troops were being withdrawn from Kuwait.

And in 1993 six people were killed and more than a thousand injured when a van exploded in the parking garage beneath the World Trade Center in New York City.

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Quote of the Day

“Let’s make some funny pictures.”

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 Today is Johnny Cash’s birthday, so it’s Johnny, with Anita.

And one more…

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Janice and her ninja cat.

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On this day in 1793 the department heads of the U.S. government met with President Washington for the first Cabinet meeting on U.S. record. 

In 1919 the state of Oregon became the first state to place a tax on gasoline. The tax was 1 cent per gallon. 

In 1940 the New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens played in the first hockey game to be televised in the U.S. The game was aired on W2WBS in New York with one camera in a fixed position. The Rangers won 6-2. 

And in 1972 Germany gave a $5 million ransom to Arab terrorist who had hijacked a jumbo jet. 

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Quote of the Day

“I decided to try radio as a source of livelihood because I like to eat regularly.”

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 Today is Rene′ Thomas’ birthday. He’s the guitar player.

And it’s Enrico Caruso’s too.

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Good Morning!

 Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

Can you name all 7 species?

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On this day in 1835 “Siwinowe Kesibwi” (The Shawnee Sun) was issued as the first Indian language monthly publication in the U.S.

In 1839 Mr. William S. Otis received a patent for the steam shovel. 

In 1868 the U.S. House of Representatives impeached President Andrew Johnson due to his attempt to dismiss Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The U.S. Senate later acquitted Johnson. 

And in 1989 Iran’s Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini sentenced Salman Rushdie to death for his novel “The Satanic Verses”. A bounty of one to three-million-dollars was also put on Rushidie’s head. 

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Quote of the Day

“God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.”

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 Today is Samuel Wesley’s birthday. From The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford 

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Good Morning!

 Today’s header photo is from Peter.

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On this day in 1574 France began the 5th holy war against the Huguenots.

In 1792 The Humane Society of Massachusetts was incorporated. 

In 1836 the siege of the Alamo began in San Antonio, TX.

In 1861 Texas became the 7th state to secede from the Union. 

And in 1945 the 28th Regiment of the Fifth Marine Division of the U.S. Marines reached the top of Mount Suribachi. A famous photograph of these Marines raising the American flag was taken. It’s this one.

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Quote of the Day

“There’s a mindset of flexibility and adaptability that comes with us. We don’t mind hardship. We don’t mind somebody saying, ‘Go in and do this nasty job.’ Whatever the job is, we can do it. That’s why the nation has a Marine Corps.”

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 Today is Georg Friedrich Handel’s birthday.

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Janice. For some reason I’m wondering if the Princess can feel the pea. 🙂

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On this day in 1804 the first self-propelled locomotive on rails was demonstrated in Wales.

In 1858 the first electric burglar alarm was installed in Boston, MA. 

In 1947 Edwin Land demonstrated the Polaroid Land Camera to the Optical Society of America in New York City. It was the first camera to take, develop and print a picture on photo paper all in about 60 seconds. The photos were black and white. The camera went on sale the following year. 

And in 1975 former U.S. Attorney General John N. Mitchell and former White House aides H.R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman were sentenced to 2 1/2 to 8 years in prison for their roles in the Watergate cover-up. 

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Quote of the Day

“It is absurd to argue men, as to torture them, into believing.”

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 Today is Andres Segovia’s birthday. So it’s the Maestro playing Bach, from Music-Engraver.com 

And on this day in 1911 Gustav Mahler performed his last concert. He collapsed after the performance from a severe strep infection and died later in May. 😦

Here’s Mahler’s 8th Symphony Finale.

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

Today’s header photo and the photos below are from Cheryl.

I’ve never in my life seen that many together. Nice shots Cheryl. 🙂

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On this day in 1792 President George Washington signed the Postal Service Act thereby creating the U.S. Post Office. 

In 1815 the USS Constitution, under Captain Charles Stewart fought the British ships Cyane and Levant. The Constitution captures both, but lost the Levant after encountering a British squadron.

In 1839 Congress prohibited dueling in the District of Columbia. 

And in 1921 “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” was released starring Rudolph Valentino. 

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Quote of the Day

“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.”

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 Today is Charles-Auguste de Beriot’s birthday.

And it would have been Kurt Cobain’s too. Such wasted talent. 😦

Covering Bowie.

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Kim.

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On this day in 1807 former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr was arrested in Alabama. He was later tried and acquitted on charges of treason.

In 1846 the formal transfer of government between Texas and the United States took place. Texas had officially become a state on December 29, 1845. 

In 1942 President Roosevelt signed an executive order giving the military the authority to relocate and intern Japanese-Americans.

In 1945 about 30,000 U.S. Marines landed on Iwo Jima. 

And in 1963 the Soviet Union informed President Kennedy it would withdraw “several thousand” of its troops in Cuba. 

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Quote of the Day

“To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge.”

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 Today in 1958 the Miracles released this, their first single.

And it’s also Smokey Robinson’s birthday, as well as being the birthday of fellow Miracle, Bobby Rogers.

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