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On this day in 1838 the Iowa Territory was organized.

In 1839 Abner Doubleday created the game of baseball, according to the legend.  However, evidence has surfaced that indicates  that the game of baseball was played before 1800. So maybe it was, maybe it wasn’t. 🙂

In 1897 Carl Elsener patented his penknife, which would later become known as the Swiss Army Knife.

In 1918 the first airplane bombing raid by an American unit occurred  on the Western Front in France during World War I.

In 1921 U.S. President Warren Harding urged every young man to attend military training camp.

In 1935 U.S. Senator Huey Long of Louisiana made the longest speech on Senate record. It took 15 1/2 hours and was filled by 150,000 words.

In 1939 The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum was dedicated  in Cooperstown, New York. This was exactly one hundred years to the day on which the game was invented by Abner Doubleday. Or not. See above. 🙂

In 1967 state laws which prohibited interracial marriages were ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.

And in 1987 President Reagan publicly challenged Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall.

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Since it’s his birthday, and we’re all familiar with him and his work, I think he’s a good choice for our quote today. 🙂

Quote of the Day

“But to understand what it means to be strong and courageous, Christians should look to the person of Christ.”

Marvin Olasky

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It was a good speech then, and it still is today. Here’s part of it.

And it’s Vic Damone’s birthday, and this song reminds me of the day I met my lovely wife. 🙂

And it’s the birthday of the lead singer of this band, Brad Delp.

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Good Morning!

On this day in 1770 Captain James Cook discovered the Great Barrier Reef off of Australia when he ran aground on it. Like many great discoveries, it was completely by accident. 🙂

In 1880 Jeanette Rankin was born.  She would later become the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.

In 1927 Charles A. Lindberg was presented the first Distinguished Flying Cross.

In 1936 the Presbyterian Church of America was formed in Philadelphia, PA.

In 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested in Florida for trying to integrate restaurants.

In 1972 Hank Aaron tied the National League record for 14 grand-slam home runs in a career.

In 1981 the first major league baseball player’s strike began.

And in 1987 Margaret Thatcher became the first British prime minister in 160 years to win a third consecutive term of office.

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Quote of the Day

“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.”

Vince Lombardi

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This should help wake you up. 🙂

That’s such a fun song. My mother loves it, always has.

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And today is Graham Russell’s birthday. He’s the first one to sing.

We’re going back to the 80’s. Well 1979 to be exact, but close enough. 🙂

Remember when those clothes and that hair was in? What were we thinkin’? 🙂

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It’s also Frank Beard’s birthday. Strangely enough, he’s the only one without a really long one. 🙂

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Good Morning!

On this day in 1776 The Continental Congress appointed a committee to write a Declaration of Independence.

 In 1854 the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, held its first graduation.

In 1898 U.S. Marines landed in Cuba during the Spanish-American War.

In 1909 the SOS distress signal was used for the first time when the Cunard liner SS Slavonia used the signal after it wrecked off the Azores.

In 1920 the Republican convention in Chicago endorsed woman suffrage.

In 1935 Alcoholic Anonymous was founded.

In 1944 the youngest pitcher in major league baseball pitched his first game.  Joe Nuxhall was 15 years old.

In 1967 Israel and Syria agreed to a cease-fire that ended the Six-Day War.

And in 1971 the U.S. ended a 21-year trade embargo of China.

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Since it’s her birthday……

Quote of the Day

“Someplace where there isn’t any trouble….

Do you suppose there is such a place, Toto?

There must be.

It’s not a place you can get to by a boat, or a train.

It’s far, far away.

Behind the moon, beyond the rain…..”

Judy Garland

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And in 1865 Richard Wagner premiered this in Munich, Germany.

And it’s Joe Walsh’s birthday, so here’s Joe doin’ what Joe does best.

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Good Morning!

Happy Saturday!  🙂

On this day in 1786 in New York City, commercial ice cream was manufactured for the first time. 🙂

In 1869 Ives W. McGaffey received a U.S. patent for the suction vacuum cleaner.

In 1872 the penny postcard was authorized by the U.S. Congress.

In 1961 the Milwaukee Braves set a major league baseball record with four consecutive home runs in the seventh inning.

In 1967 Israeli airplanes attacked the USS Liberty in the Mediterranean during the 6-Day War between Israel and its Arab neighbors. 34 U.S. Navy crewmen were killed. Israel later called the incident a tragic mistake due to the mis-identification of the ship.

In 1969 the New York Yankees retired Mickey Mantle’s number 7.

In 1987 Fawn Hill began testifying in the Iran-Contra hearings.

And in 1991 a victory parade was held in Washington, DC, to honor veterans of the Persian Gulf War.

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Quote of the Day

“Sit with your arm around a little kid and read. It not only teaches them to read but it keeps the family strong.”

Barbara Bush

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Elvis had 2 movies released on this day. The first, “Wild in the Country” in 1961.

And this one,”Paradise Hawaiian Style” in 1966.

And since it’s his birthday, a drum solo from one of the best.

That should wake ya’ up.  🙂

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QoD

What are you doing this weekend?

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday! 🙂

On this day in 1775 the United Colonies changed their name to the United States.

In 1776 Richard Henry Lee of Virginia proposed to the Continental Congress a resolution calling for a Declaration of Independence.

In 1892 John Joseph Doyle became the first pinch-hitter in baseball when he was used in a game.

In 1932 over 7,000 war veterans marched on Washington, DC, demanding their bonuses.

In 1942 the Battle of Midway ended.  The sea and air battle lasted 4 days.  Japan lost four carriers, a cruiser, and 292 aircraft, and suffered 2,500 casualties. The U.S. lost the Yorktown, the destroyer USS Hammann, 145 aircraft, and suffered 307 casualties. 

In 1944, off of the coast of Normandy, France, the Susan B. Anthony sank. All 2,689 people aboard survived.

In 1981 Israeli F-16 fighter-bombers destroyed Iraq’s only nuclear reactor. 

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Quote of the Day

“Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your  ear.

Dave Barry

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It’s Dino Paul Crocetti’s birthday. (Dean Martin)

It’s also Tom Jones’.

And also the Artist formerly known as, and possibly may be again I’m not sure, Prince. Now I’ve always liked Prince. I know, weird. But I do simply because the man can play. So here’s Prince and a bunch of other guys. The shredding from Prince starts around 3:27.

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Good Morning!

Today is the 69th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion.

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Also on this day in 1813 the U.S. invasion of Canada was halted at Stony Creek, Ontario.

In 1844 the Young Men’s Christian Association was founded in London.

In 1932 the first federal tax on gasoline went into effect.  It was a penny per gallon.

In 1936 the first helicopter was tested in a building in Berlin, Germany.

In 1942 Japanese forces retreated in the Battle of Midway during World War II.  

In 1944 the D-Day invasion of Europe took place on the beaches of Normandy, France.  400,000 Allied American, British and Canadian troops were involved.

And in 1971 “The Ed Sullivan Show” aired for the last time.

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Quote of the Day

“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”

Nathan Hale

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This song was released today in 1960. And yeah, I actually found a 1960 performance, minus the glasses even. 🙂

Today was also the day in 1962 that the Beatles auditioned for EMI records. And in “71, the final Ed Sullivan show too. So let’s have some Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show! Makes perfect sense. 🙂

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Good Morning!

On this day in 1752 Benjamin Franklin flew a kite for the first time to demonstrate that lightning was a form of electricity.

In 1794 Congress prohibited citizens from serving in any foreign armed forces.

In 1851 Harriet Beecher Stow published the first installment of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” in “The National Era.”

In 1884 U.S. Civil War General William T. Sherman refused the Republican presidential nomination. He was quoted as saying, “I will not accept if nominated and will not serve if elected.”

In 1933 President Roosevelt signed the bill that took the U.S. off of the gold standard.

In 1967 The Six Day War between Israel and Egypt, Syria and Jordan began.

And in 1981 the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that five men in Los Angeles were suffering from the first recognized cases of what came to be known as AIDS. 

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Quote of the Day

“Who is rich? He that rejoices in his portion.”

Benjamin Franklin

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On this day in 1865 this song was presented for the first time. I couldn’t find the original, but I came pretty close. It’s really old, and pretty cool. 🙂

This one is old. Check out clean-cut Willie. 🙂

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Good Morning!

On this day in 1784 Marie Thible became the first woman to fly in a hot-air balloon.

In 1812 the Louisiana Territory had its name changed to the Missouri Territory.

In 1919 the U.S. Senate passed the Women’s Suffrage bill.

In 1942 the Battle of Midway began.

In 1944 the U-505 became the first enemy submarine captured by the U.S. Navy.

In 1974 the Cleveland Indians had “Ten Cent Beer Night”. Due to the large number of drunken and unruly fans, the Indians forfeited the game to the Texas Rangers.

Also on this day in 1974 Sally Murphy became the first woman to qualify as an aviator with the U.S. Army.

And in 1985 the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling striking down an Alabama law that provided for a daily minute of silence in public schools.

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Quote of the Day

“One of the reasons people hate politics is that truth is rarely a politician’s objective. Election and power are.”

Cal Thomas

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It’s Mr. Fender’s birthday today.

It’s also Robert Merrill’s.

And also John McCormack’s.

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Good Morning!

On this day in 1784 the U.S. Congress formally created the United States Army to replace the disbanded Continental Army. June 14, 1775 is still considered to be the “birth date” of the United States Army. That’s when the Continental Army was created.

In 1800 John Adams moved to Washington, DC.  He was the first President to live in what would later become the capital of the U.S.

In 1851 the New York Knickerbockers became the first baseball team to wear uniforms.

In 1932 Lou Gehrig set a major league baseball record when he hit 4 consecutive home runs.

In 1959 the first class graduated from the Air Force Academy.

And in 1989 Chinese army troops positioned themselves to begin a sweep of Beijing to crush student-led pro-democracy demonstrations in Tiananmen Square.

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Quote of the Day

“Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect.”

Sydney Smith

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First up, the Melody Boys.

Next up today, one for the Skynyrd fans among us, since it’s Billy Powell’s birthday.

And  today in 1964 this band made their first US appearance at The Hollywood Palace.

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QoD

If you could change one physical feature, attitude, or habit of yours, what would it be?

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Good Morning!

Happy Saturday! 🙂

On this day in 1774 the British government ordered the Port of Boston closed.

In 1861 the first skirmish of the U.S. Civil War took place at the Fairfax Court House, Virginia.

In 1869 Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric voting machine.

In 1916 The National Defense Act increased the strength of the U.S. National Guard by 450,000 men.

In 1938 Superman, the world’s first super hero, appeared in the first issue of Action Comics.

In 1954 Linus’ security blanket made its debut in the Peanuts comic strip.

And in 1961 radio listeners in New York, California, and Illinois were introduced to FM stereo broadcasting.

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Quote of the Day

“My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary.”

Martin Luther

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Since I mentioned Superman…  Tell me this doesn’t look cool?

Oh yeah… 🙂

Next up today, it’s Mr. Griffith’s birthday.

It’s also Mr. Boone’s.

And this song was released in the UK on this day in 1967. The US release was tomorrow.

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