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On this day in 1754 the first international boxing match was held. The 25-minute match was won when Jack Slack of Britain knocked out Jean Petit from France. 

In 1874 Major Walter Copton Winfield of England received U.S. patent for the lawn-tennis court. 

In 1957 the International Atomic Energy Agency was established. 

In 1983 Steve Garvey (Los Angeles Dodgers) set the National League consecutive game record at 1,207. 

And in 1993 the Israeli Supreme Court acquitted retired Ohio autoworker John Demjanjuk of being Nazi death camp guard “Ivan the Terrible.” His death sentence was thrown out and he was set free. 

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Quote of the Day

“The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public’s money.”

Alexis de Tocqueville

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 Today is Lauren Barlow’s birthday. From barlowgirlmusic

And it’s Neal Doughty’s too.

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UPDATE!!!

I had an email exchange with Linda earlier, and I have in fact confirmed that her and Steve’s 35th Anniversary is today! 🙂

Congratulations Linda and Steve!!! 🙂

The newlyweds are enjoying the occasion with family, and in keeping with tradition. 🙂 Linda can fill in the details later.

So for the newlyweds, some music they both like.

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On this day in 1868 the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was declared in effect. The amendment guaranteed due process of law. 

In 1914 World War I officially began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. 

In 1941 plans for the Pentagon were approved by the U.S. House of Representatives. 

In 1945 a U.S. Army bomber crashed into the 79th floor of New York City’s Empire State Building. 14 people were killed and 26 were injured. 

And in 1998 Monica Lewinsky received blanket immunity from prosecution to testify before a grand jury about her relationship with U.S. President Clinton. 

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Quote of the Day

“Cats rule the world.”

Jim Davis

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 On this day in 1750 Johann Sebastian Bach died after an unsuccessful eye operation. From ThePianoGuys

 And it’s Simon Kirke’s birthday. He’s the drummer. From Your Music Jukebox – The 70’s

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On this day in 1788 New York became the 11th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. 

In 1908 U.S. Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte issued an order that created an investigative agency that was a forerunner of the FBI. 

In 1953 Fidel Castro began his revolt against Fulgencio Batista with an unsuccessful attack on an army barracks in eastern Cuba. Castro eventually ousted Batista six years later. 

And in 1971 Apollo 15 was launched from Cape Kennedy, FL. 

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Quote of the Day

“Democracy is a device that insures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.”

George Bernard Shaw

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 Today is Franz Xaver Mozart’s birthday. From BKOrchester

And it’s James Brian Wooten’s too. So it’s WhiteHeart, and their hair. 🙂

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It’s Friday!!!

On this day in 1394 Charles VI of France issued a decree for the general expulsion of Jews from France.

In 1587 Japanese strong-man Hideyoshi banned Christianity in Japan and ordered all Christians to leave. 

In 1805 Aaron Burr visited New Orleans with plans to establish a new country, with New Orleans as the capital city. 

In 1861 the Crittenden Resolution, which called for the American Civil War to be fought to preserve the Union and not for slavery, was passed by the U.S. Congress. 

And in 1866 Ulysses S. Grant was named General of the Army. He was the first American officer to hold the rank. 

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Quote of the Day

“Never die easy. Why run out of bounds and die easy? Make the linebacker pay. It carries into all facets of your life. It’s OK to lose, to die, but don’t die without trying, without giving it your best.”

Walter Payton

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 Today is Scotty Wilbanks’ birthday. From NewSongVEVO

And this one is because I like it. 🙂

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Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

On this day in 1847 Richard M. Hoe patented the rotary-type printing press. 

In 1948 Soviet occupation forces in Germany blockaded West Berlin. The U.S.-British airlift began the following day. 

In 1969 the Apollo 11 astronauts splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean. 

And in 1987 Hulda Crooks, at 91 years of age, climbed Mt. Fuji. Hulda became the oldest person to climb Japan’s highest peak. 

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Quote of the Day

“We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties.”

Oswald Chambers

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 Today is Ernest Bloch’s birthday. So it’s Bloch’s “Prayer,” from the gentleman in the video, Boguslaw Furtok

And on this day in 1967 the movie “Double Trouble” premiered.

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Today’s header photo is from Peter.

On this day in 1715 the first lighthouse in America was authorized for construction at Little Brewster Island, Massachusetts. 

In 1914 Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia following the killing of Archduke Francis Ferdinand by a Serb assassin.

In 1958 the submarine Nautilus departed from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, under orders to conduct “Operation Sunshine.” The mission was to be the first vessel to cross the north pole by ship. The Nautilus achieved the goal on August 3, 1958. 

And in 1998 U.S. scientists at the University of Hawaii turned out more than 50 “carbon-copy” mice, with a cloning technique. 

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Quote of the Day

“To him that waits all things reveal themselves, provided that he has the courage not to deny, in the darkness, what he has seen in the light.”

Coventry Patmore

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Today is Francesco Cilea’s birthday. Don’t understand a word, but I don’t care because it’s got Pavarotti!

 Today is also Alison Krauss’ birthday. I’ve played this once before. It’s the song I think of when she’s mentioned, and I like Plant better minus the Zeppelin. Always have. There, I said it. 🙂

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On this day in 1796 Cleveland was founded by General Moses Cleaveland. 

In 1798 the USS Constitution was underway and out to sea for the first time since being launched on October 21, 1797. 

In 1933 Wiley Post ended his around-the-world flight. He had traveled 15,596 miles in 7 days, 18 hours and 45 minutes. 

In 1941 plans for the Pentagon were presented to the House Subcommittee on Appropriations. 

And in 2003 Saddam Hussein’s sons Odai and Qusai died after a gunfight with U.S. forces. 

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Quote of the Day

“Good manners have much to do with the emotions. To make them ring true, one must feel them, not merely exhibit them.”

Amy Vanderbilt

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Today is Kevin Breuner’s birthday. So it’s Smalltown Poets, from okc91fm

It’s also Aleksey Igudesman’s. It’s different, I’ll say that.

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On this day in 1733 John Winthrop was granted the first honorary Doctor of Law Degree given by Harvard College in Cambridge, MA. 

In 1861 the first major battle of the U.S. Civil War began. It was the Battle of Bull Run at Manassas Junction, VA. 

In 1925 the “Scopes Monkey Trial” ended in Dayton, TN. John T. Scopes was convicted of violating the state law for teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution. The conviction was later overturned. 

In 1930 the Veterans Administration of the United States was established. 

In 1944 American forces landed on Guam during World War II. 

And in 1997 the U.S.S. Constitution, which defended the United States during the War of 1812, set sail under its own power for the first time in 116 years. 

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Quote of the Day

“Never mistake motion for action.”

Ernest Hemingway

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No good birthdays today, so random selections.

And some “Mercy.”

I missed Don Knotts’ birthday, so this is for Peter.

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On this day in 1553 fifteen-year-old Lady Jane Grey was deposed as Queen of England after claiming the crown for nine days. Mary, the daughter of King Henry VIII, was proclaimed Queen. 

In 1909 the first unassisted triple play in major-league baseball was made by Cleveland Indians shortstop Neal Ball in a game against Boston. 

In 1942 German U-boats were withdrawn from positions off the U.S. Atlantic coast due to effective American anti-submarine countermeasures.  

In 1974 the House Judiciary Committee recommended that U.S. President Richard Nixon should stand trial in the Senate for any of the five impeachment charges against him.  

And in 1985 George Bell won first place in a biggest feet contest with a shoe size of 28-1/2. Bell, at age 26, stood 7 feet 10 inches tall. 

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Quote of the Day

“Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.”

Abraham Lincoln

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Today is Mike Day’s birthday. So Everybodyduck! 🙂

From CJAandPhaleneStudios

And it’s Brian May’s too. From QueenVEVO

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It’s Friday!!!

Today’s header photo is from NancyJill. 🙂

And here’s Karl, one of Kare’s new cats. 🙂

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On this day in 1743 “The New York Weekly Journal” published the first half-page newspaper ad.

In 1914 six planes of the U.S. Army helped to form an aviation division called the Signal Corps. 

In 1942 the German Me-262, the first jet-propelled aircraft to fly in combat, made its first flight.

In 1964 Pete Rose (Cincinnati Reds) hit the only grand slam home run of his career. 

And in 1970 Ron Hunt (San Francisco Giants) was hit by a pitch for the 119th time in his career. 

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Quote of the Day

“A good laugh is sunshine in the house.”

William Makepeace Thackeray

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It’s Ricky Skaggs’ birthday.

And on this day in 1953 Elvis Presley recorded “My Happiness” It was his first recording, and he later gave it to his mother as a present.

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