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On this day in 1788 the first European settlers in Australia, led by Captain Arthur Phillip, landed in what became known as Sydney. The group had first settled at Botany Bay eight days before. This day is celebrated as Australia Day. 

In 1802 Congress passed an act calling for a library to be established within the U.S. Capitol. 

In 1870 the state of Virgina rejoined the Union. 

And in 1905 the Cullinan diamond, at 3,106.75 carats, was found by Captain Wells at the Premier Mine, near Pretoria, South Africa.

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Quote of the Day

“One cannot wage war under present conditions without the support of public opinion, which is tremendously molded by the press and other forms of propaganda.”

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 Today is The Tall Texan’s (Claude Gray) birthday.

And today is Eddie Van Halen’s birthday too. Don’t worry. I’ll spare you the Van Halen. We’ll let Tina S and her Excalibur play his best piece of work instead.

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Good Morning!

Welcome to the Weekend!

Today’s weather forecast for us is…. snow. 🙂

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On this day in 1848 James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter’s Mill, California, which led to the gold rush of ’49. 

In 1908 the first Boy Scout troop was organized in England by Robert Baden-Powell. 

In 1955 the rules committee of major league baseball announced a plan to strictly enforce the rule that required a pitcher to release the ball within 20 seconds after taking his position on the mound. They will re-examine that this year. The plan is to have a pitch clock in one of the minor leagues to try and speed up the game, then make a decision for all of baseball based on those results. Should be interesting.

And in 1978 a nuclear-powered Soviet satellite plunged through Earth’s atmosphere and disintegrated, scattering debris over parts of Canada’s Northwest Territory. 

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Quote of the Day

“If I had a bad performance in a particular leotard, I threw it in the trash.”

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 Today in 1957 Elvis recorded this song.

And today is Neil Diamond’s birthday. I’m sticking with Elvis, but Neil wrote the music and lyrics for this song.

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

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On this day in 1789 Georgetown College was established as the first Catholic college in the U.S.

In 1920 the Dutch government refused the demands from the Allies to hand over the ex-kaiser of Germany. 

In 1937 seventeen people went on trial in Moscow during Josef Stalin’s “Great Purge.” 

And in 1950 the Israeli Knesset approved a resolution proclaiming Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. 

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Quote of the Day

“There, I guess King George will be able to read that without his spectacles!”

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 Today is Mike Hogan’s birthday, so that means Dave Crowder Band. From emimusic

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And I know I played this a month or so ago, but I like it, and it’s a live version. From Opry

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On this day in 1771 the Falkland Islands were ceded to Britain by Spain.

In 1824 the Asante army crushed British troops in the Gold Coast.

In 1874 a patent was issued to Samuel W. Francis for the spork. 

And in 1973 the Roe vs. Wade decision legalized abortion.  😦

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Quote of the Day

“The mare set off for home with the speed of a swallow, and going as smoothly and silently. I never had dreamed of such a motion, fluent and graceful, and ambient, soft as the breeze flitting over the flowers, but swift as the summer lightning.”

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 Today is Steve Perry’s birthday. From journeyVEVO

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Good Morning!

 Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

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On this day in 1793, during the French Revolution, King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine after he had been condemned for treason. 

In 1861 the future president of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis of Mississippi, resigned from the U.S. Senate. Four other Southerners also resigned. It’s also Stonewall Jackson’s birthday.

In 1908 the Sullivan Ordinance was passed in New York City making smoking by women illegal. The measure was vetoed by Mayor George B. McClellan Jr. 

And in 1954 the Nautilus was launched in Groton, CT. It was the first atomic-powered submarine. U.S. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower broke the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow. 

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Quote of the Day

“There are always new places to go fishing. For any fisherman, there’s always a new place, always a new horizon.”

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 Today is Placido Domingo’s birthday.

And since I’ll use any excuse to play his music…..

On this day in 1982 B.B. King donated his collection of nearly 20,000 rare blues records to the University of Mississippi.

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Good Morning!

Here’s a couple more of the hawk above.

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On this day in 1841 the island of Hong Kong was ceded to Great Britain. It returned to Chinese control in July 1997. 

In 1891 James Hogg took office as the first native-born governor of Texas.  

In 1952, in Juarez, Mexico, Patricia McCormick debuted as the first professional woman bullfighter from the United States. 

And in 1986 new footage of the 1931 “Frankenstein” was found. The footage was originally deleted because it was considered to be too shocking. 

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Quote of the Day

“If you live to be one hundred, you’ve got it made. Very few people die past that age.”

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Today is Slim Whitman’s birthday.

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Good Morning!

 And Happy MLK Day.

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On this day in 1764 John Wilkes was expelled from the British House of Commons for seditious libel. 

In 1793 King Louis XVI was tried by the French Convention, found guilty of treason and sentenced to the guillotine. 

In 1861 Georgia seceded from the Union.

1883 Thomas Edison’s first village electric lighting system using overhead wires began operation in Roselle, NJ. 

And in 1953 sixty-eight percent of all TV sets in the U.S. were tuned to CBS-TV, as Lucy Ricardo, of “I Love Lucy,” gave birth to a baby boy. 

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Quote of the Day

“If you wish to forget anything on the spot, make a note that this thing is to be remembered.”

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 Today is Dolly’s birthday.

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Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

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On this day in 1773 Captain Cook’s Resolution became the first ship to cross the Antarctic Circle. 

In 1871 Andrew S. Hallidie received a patent for a cable car system. 

In 1893 Hawaii’s monarchy was overthrown when a group of businessmen and sugar planters forced Queen Liliuokalani to abdicate.  

And in 1912 English explorer Robert Falcon Scott reached the South Pole. Norwegian Roald Amundsen had beaten him there by one month. Scott and his party died during the return trip. 

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Quote of the Day

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”

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 Today is Eddie Carswell’s birthday. From NewSongVEVO

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

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On this day in 1866 Mr. Everett Barney patented the metal screw, clamp skate. 

In 1896 the first five-player college basketball game was played at Iowa City, IA. 

In 1944 General Dwight D. Eisenhower took command of the Allied invasion force in London. 

And in 1988 Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder was fired as a CBS sports commentator one day after telling a TV station in Washington, DC, that, during the era of slavery, blacks had been bred to produce stronger offspring. 

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Quote of the Day

“Practice, work hard, and give it everything you have.”

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 Today is Ronnie Milsap’s birthday.

And here’s an oldie for ya’. From NRRArchives

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Good Morning!

 Today’s header photo is from Peter.

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On this day in 1559 England’s Queen Elizabeth I (Elizabeth Tudor) was crowned in Westminster Abbey. 

In 1777 the people of New Connecticut (now the state of Vermont) declared their independence. 

In 1863 “The Boston Morning Journal” became the first paper in the U.S. to be published on wood pulp paper. 

And in 1973 President Nixon announced the suspension of all U.S. offensive action in North Vietnam. He cited progress in peace negotiations as the reason. 

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Quote of the Day

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”

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 Today is Ronnie Van Zant’s birthday. So its “Gimme Back My Bullets” and “Simple Man.”

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