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Today’s header photo is from Peter.

On this day in 1521 Ferdinand Magellan discovered Guam. 

In 1808, at Harvard University, the first college orchestra was founded.

In 1836 the thirteen-day siege of the Alamo by Santa Anna and his army ended. 

In 1857 the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dred Scott decision ruled that blacks could not sue in federal court to be citizens. 

In 1944, during World War II, U.S. heavy bombers began the first American raid on Berlin.  Allied planes dropped 2000 tons of bombs.

And in 1960 the United States announced that it would send 3,500 troops to Vietnam.

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Quote of the Day

“Many believe – and I believe – that I have been designated for this work by God. In spite of my old age, I do not want to give it up; I work out of love for God and I put all my hope in Him.”

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On this day in 1825 “Beethoven’s Opus 127, String Quartet #12” was performed for the first time. Here’s a sample. From Jasper String Quartet

In 1853 Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Traviata” debuted in Venice. Here’s a sample of that one.

And it’s the birthday of Wes Montgomery. In one word, smooth.

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Kim.

On this day in 1750 “King Richard III” was performed in New York City. It was the first Shakespearean play to be presented in America.

In 1770 “The Boston Massacre” took place when British troops fired on a crowd in Boston killing five people.

In 1868 the U.S. Senate was organized into a court of impeachment to decide charges against President Andrew Johnson.

In 1922 “Annie Oakley” (Phoebe Ann Moses) broke all existing records for women’s trap shooting. She hit 98 out of 100 targets.

In 1934, in Amarillo, TX, the first Mother’s-In-Law Day was celebrated.

In 1956 the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the ban on segregation in public schools.

And in 1984 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that cities had the right to display the Nativity scene as part of their Christmas display. 

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Quote of the Day

“Ignorance is an evil weed, which dictators may cultivate among their dupes, but which no democracy can afford among its citizens.”

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We have a some fine violin this morning. It’s Eugene Fodor’s birthday.

And it’s Arthur William Foote’s birthday, so here’s a piece that just sounds like Spring. 🙂

This trio does a fantastic job! “At Dusk” From TheMyriadTrio

And we get to break out some disco for this birthday, which I like. But I’m always reminded of the stupid/sad end to the career and life of this young man. Such a waste. 😦

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from me.

On this day in 1681 England’s King Charles II granted a charter to William Penn for an area that later became the state of Pennsylvania.

In 1778 the Continental Congress voted to ratify the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance. The two treaties were the first entered into by the U.S. government.

In 1789 the first Congress of the United States met in New York and declared that the U.S. Constitution was in effect.  

In 1861 the Confederate States of America adopted the “Stars and Bars” flag. 

In 1908 the New York board of education banned the act of whipping students in school.

In 1917 Jeanette Rankin of Montana took her seat as the first woman elected to the House of Representatives.

In 1933 U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt gave his inauguration speech in which he said “We have nothing to fear, but fear itself.”

And in 1952 Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis were married. 

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Quote of the Day

“The God we serve does not seek out the perfect, but instead uses our imperfections and our shortcomings for his greater good. I am humbled by my own limitations. But where I am weak, He is strong”

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Today is Charles Dibdin’s birthday. From the accompanist, Dawn Fallon

Here’s some fun facts about Mr. Dibdin. He was a British musician, songwriter, dramatist, novelist and actor. The son of a parish clerk, he was privately baptised on 4 March 1745 in Southampton and is often stated to be the youngest child of 18 born to a 50-year-old mother. Wikipedia

It’s also conductor Bernard Haitink’s birthday as well.

And it’s Gloria Gaither’s too. From hoover4000

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from me.

On this day in 1791 Congress passed a resolution that created the U.S. Mint.

In 1845 Congress passed legislation overriding the U.S. President’s veto. It was the first time the Congress had achieved this. 

In 1923 the first issue of Time magazine was published.

In 1931 the “Star Spangled Banner” was adopted as the American national anthem.

And in 1991 Rodney King was severely beaten by Los Angeles police officers.

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Quote of the Day

“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.”

Alexander Graham Bell

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This seems appropriate. From New York Philharmonic

It’s Doc Watson’s birthday, so here he is with some friends. From David Hoffman

And it’s Duncan Phillips’ too. From Vitaly Eve

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Good Morning!

It’s Saturday!!! 🙂

And it’s March 1st already, but it’s looking just like February on the east coast.

Today’s header photo is from Peter. If I lived there I’d be fishing. 🙂

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On this day in 1692, in Salem Village, in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the Salem witch trials began. Four women were the first to be charged.

In 1781 the Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation. 

In 1803 Ohio became the 17th U.S. state.

In 1845 President Tyler signed the congressional resolution to annex the Republic of Texas.

In 1867 Nebraska became the 37th U.S. state.

And in 1954 five U.S. congressmen were wounded when four Puerto Rican nationalists opened fire from the gallery of the U.S. House of Representatives. 

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Quotes of the Day

“A society deadened by a smothering network of laws while finding release in moral chaos is not likely to be either happy or stable.”

“The major obstacle to a religious renewal is the intellectual classes, who are highly influential and tend to view religion as primitive superstition. They believe that science has left atheism as the only respectable intellectual stance.”

Robert Bork

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Today is Glenn Miller’s birthday.

Today is also Jimmy Fortune’s birthday. This is a fun one. 🙂

And it’s Frederic Chopin’s too. Played by Arthur Rubenstein and the London Symphony Orchestra.

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What do you like best about March?

Good Morning!

It’s Friday!

Sorry, I can’t figure out how to enlarge this properly for the header, but I can post it here. It’s from Donna.

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On this day in 1844 several people were killed aboard the USS Princeton when a 12-inch gun exploded.

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

In 1861 the U.S. territory of Colorado was organized.

In 1940 the first televised basketball game was shown. The game featured Fordham University and the University of Pittsburgh from Madison Square Gardens in New York.

In 1953, in a Cambridge University laboratory, scientists James D. Watson and Francis H.C. Crick discovered the double-helix structure of DNA.

In 1979 Mr. Ed, the talking horse from the TV show “Mr. Ed”, died.

And in 1983 “M*A*S*H” became the most watched television program in history when the final episode aired.

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Quote of the Day

“Time is a circus, always packing up and moving away.”

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Today is John Fahey’s birthday.

Today is also Pat Monahan’s birthday. From TrainVevo

And it’s Lisa Daggs’ as well.

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from me.

On this day in 1801 the city of Washington, DC, was placed under congressional jurisdiction.

In 1827 New Orleans held its first Mardi Gras celebration.

In 1922 the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the 19th Amendment that guaranteed women the right to vote.

In 1951 the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, limiting U.S. Presidents to two terms.

And in 1990 the Exxon Corporation and Exxon Shipping were indicted on five criminal counts in reference to the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill.

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Quote of the Day

“Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad.”

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Today is Phil Gaudion’s birthday. He plays with the Paul Colman Trio.

And today is also Johnny Van Zant’s birthday.

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Janice, who gives us a little of the history behind it as well.

“Tulip Magnolia which we call “The Birthday Tree.” 

Each year we wait to see if it will bloom for my husband’s birthday which falls on March 11. The year I bought it, it was in bloom on his birthday. Most years it does bloom, at least partially, on that day.“

I hope you send us another when it blooms. 🙂

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On this day in 1815 Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from the Island of Elba. He then began his second conquest of France.

In 1907 the U.S. Congress raised their own pay to $7500.  

In 1919, in Arizona, the Grand Canyon was established as a National Park with an act of Congress. 

In 1933 a ground-breaking ceremony was held at Crissy Field for the Golden Gate Bridge.

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. The bomb had been built by Islamic extremists.

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Quote of the Day

“Sorrow is a fruit. God does not make it grow on limbs too weak to bear it.”

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Today is Fats Domino’s birthday. From thejazzsingers

It’s also Jonathon Cain’s. From JourneyVEVO 

And the last birthday for today, but certainly not the least, Mr. Johnny Cash.

And one of my personal favorites. From TopRankEntertainment

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from me.

And this one is from Mumsee’s place.

On this day in 1751 Edward Willet displayed the first trained monkey act in the U.S.

In 1836 Samuel Colt received a patent for a “revolving gun”.

In 1913 the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. It authorized a graduated income tax.

In 1928 the Federal Radio Commission issued the first U.S. television license to Charles Jenkins Laboratories in Washington, DC.

And in 1933 the aircraft carrier Ranger was launched. It was the first ship in the U.S. Navy to be designed and built from the keel up as an aircraft carrier.

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Quote of the Day

“The ability to get to the verge without getting into the war is the necessary art. If you try to run away from it, if you are scared to go to the brink, you are lost.”

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For some reason the first on this day item reminded me of this. 🙂

From VeggieTalesOfficial

Today is Dr. Ralph Stanley’s birthday.

And it’s George Harrison’s as well.

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Linda.

On this day in 1803 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled itself to be the final interpreter of all constitutional issues.

In 1857 the first shipment of perforated postage stamps was received by the U.S. Government.

In 1863 Arizona was organized as a territory.

In 1868 the first parade to use floats occurred in New Orleans at Mardi Gras.

In 1938 the first nylon bristle toothbrush was made. It was the first time that nylon yarn had been used commercially.

And in 1945, during World War II, the Philippine capital of Manilla, was liberated by U.S. soldiers.

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Quote of the Day

“I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let’s face it, friends make life a lot more fun.”

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In anticipation of Spring….

And today is Michael Legrand’s birthday.

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