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On this day in 1642 astronomer Galileo Galilei died in Arcetri, Italy. 

In 1838 Alfred Vail demonstrated a telegraph code he had devised using dots and dashes as letters. The code was the predecessor to Samuel Morse’s code. 

In 1856 Borax (hydrated sodium borate) was discovered by Dr. John Veatch. 

In 1889 the tabulating machine was patented by Dr. Herman Hollerith. His firm, Tabulating Machine Company, later became International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). 

And in 1918 President Woodrow Wilson announced his Fourteen Points as the basis for peace upon the end of World War I. 

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Quote of the Day

“To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts – such is the duty of the artist.”

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 Today is Robert Schumann’s birthday.

And it’s Elvis’ too.

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Good Morning!

 Today’s header photo is from Janice.

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On this day in 1558 Calais, the last English possession on mainland France, was recaptured by the French. 

In 1789 Americans voted for the electors that would choose George Washington to be the first U.S. president. 

In 1904 the distress signal “CQD” was established. Two years later “SOS” became the radio distress signal because it was quicker to send by wireless radio.

And in 1926 George Burns and Gracie Allen were married. 

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Quote of the Day

“May God save the country, for it is evident that the people will not.”

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 On this day in 1924, at the age of 26, George Gershwin completed this song.

And it’s Rick Elias’ birthday. From Rick Elias

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

Kim also sent in this photo she took upon entering Texas. 😯

And remember to wish Kim a Happy Birthday!!!

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On this day in 0871 England’s King Alfred defeated the Danes at the Battle of Ashdown. 

In 1759 George Washington and Martha Dandridge Custis were married. 

In 1896 the first American women’s six-day bicycle race was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. 

And in 1963 “Wild Kingdom” premiered on NBC. 

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Quote of the Day

“Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.”

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 Today is Max Bruch’s birthday.

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Good Morning!

 Today’s header photo is from Janice.

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On this day in 1781 Richmond, VA, was burned by a British naval expedition led by Benedict Arnold. 

In 1896 Wilhelm Roentgen discovered the type of radiation that became known as X-rays. 

In 1925 Mrs. Nellie Taylor Ross was sworn in as the governor of Wyoming. She was the first female governor in the U.S. 

And in 1961 “Mr. Ed” debuted.

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Quote of the Day

“I don’t deserve this award, but I have arthritis and I don’t deserve that either.”

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 Today is Phil Joel’s birthday. This will help wake you up. 🙂

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Good Morning!

Welcome to the first weekend of 2015. 🙂

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On this day in 1521 Pope Leo X excommunicated Martin Luther. 

In 1777, at the Battle of Princeton, George Washington defeated the British forces, led by Cornwallis. 

In 1868 the Shogunate was abolished in Japan and Meiji dynasty was restored. 

And in 1967 Jack Ruby died in a Dallas, TX, hospital. 

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Quotes of the Day

“Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.”

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Yesterday Little Jimmy Dickins passed away.

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

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On this day in 1492 the leader of the last Arab stronghold in Spain surrendered to Spanish forces loyal to King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I. 

In 1788 Georgia became the 4th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. 

In 1890 Alice Sanger became the first female White House staffer.  

And in 1960 Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. 

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Quote of the Day

“Music is a performance and needs the audience.”

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 Today is Roger Miller’s birthday.

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Happy New Year!!!!

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 Quote of the Day

“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.”

Benjamin Franklin

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2 classics, with Andre Rieu, and bagpipes. What’s not to love?

And can someone please translate the first minute? Thanks. 🙂

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QoD?

Any resolutions? 🙂

Good Morning!

Welcome to the last day of the year. 🙂

Today’s header photo is from Janice. Here’s another. 🙂

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On this day in 1687 the first Huguenots set sail from France for the Cape of Good Hope, where they would later create the South African wine industry with the vines they took with them on the voyage. 

In 1857 Britain’s Queen Victoria decided to make Ottawa the capital of Canada. 

In 1877 President Rutherford B. Hayes became the first U.S. President to celebrate his silver (25th) wedding anniversary in the White House.   

And in 1947 Roy Rogers and Dale Evans were married. 

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Quote of the Day

“The sea complains upon a thousand shores.”

Alexander Smith

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Today is John Denver’s birthday.

And this one is a request. From CrowderVEVO

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Good Morning!

We now have VideoPress for video. 🙂

I’m still figuring out the audio player option. But you’ll notice those pesky little ads at the bottom of each post are gone now too. 🙂

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On this day in 1460 at the Battle of Wakefield, in England’s Wars of the Roses, the Duke of York was defeated and killed by the Lancastrians. 

In 1903 about 600 people died when fire broke out at the Iroquois Theater in Chicago, IL. 

In 1953 the first color TV sets went on sale for about $1,175.

And in 1978 Ohio State University fired Woody Hayes as its football coach, one day after Hayes punched Clemson University player Charlie Bauman during the Gator Bowl. Bauman had intercepted an Ohio State pass. 😯

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Quote of the Day, from my favorite piece of his work.

“For the female of the species is more deadly than the male.”

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 A couple of Monkees have birthdays today.

And it’s Jeff Lynne’s. From ELOVEVO

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Good Morning!

On this day in 1812 the USS Constitution won a battle with the British ship HMS Java about 30 miles off the coast of Brazil. Before Commodore William Bainbridge ordered the sinking of the Java he had her wheel removed to replace the one the Constitution had lost during the battle. 

In 1845 President James Polk and signed legislation making Texas the 28th state of the United States.  

In 1851 the first American Young Men’s Christian Association was organized, in Boston, MA. 

And in 1890 the U.S. Seventh Cavalry massacred over 400 men, women, and children at Wounded Knee Creek, SD. This was the last major conflict between Indians and U.S. troops. 

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Quote of the Day

“The goal to strive for is a poor government but a rich people.”

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 Today in 1812 this piece was performed for the first time. Parts 2/3 are available after the first.

From the man on violin, Adrian Demian

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