Good Morning!

Happy Saturday!! 🙂

Today’s an exciting day for us. My family will be meeting Linda and her husband for lunch. 🙂 

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On this day in 1865 Joseph E. Johnston surrendered the Army of Tennessee to Sherman during the American Civil War.

Also in 1865 John Wilkes Booth was killed by the U.S. Federal Cavalry.  

In 1941 an organ was played at a baseball stadium for the first time in Chicago, IL.  

In 1954 Grace Kelly was on the cover of “LIFE” magazine. 

And in 1968 students seized the administration building at Ohio State University. 

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Quote of the Day

“Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.”

William Shakespeare

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Today is Bobby Rydell’s birthday.

And Sunday is John James’. From NewsboysVEVO

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Good Morning!

On this day in 1684 a patent was granted for the thimble. 

In 1792 the guillotine was first used to execute highwayman Nicolas J. Pelletier.  

In 1862 Union Admiral Farragut occupied New Orleans, LA.

And in 1982, in accordance with Camp David agreements, Israel completed its Sinai withdrawal.  

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Quote of the Day

“Anyone who isn’t confused really doesn’t understand the situation.”

Edward R. Murrow

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Today is Bjorn Ulvaeus’ birthday. 🙂

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Janice.

On this day in 1805 the U.S. Marines attacked and captured the town of Derna in Tripoli.  

In 1889 the Edison General Electric Company was organized. 

In 1961 Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers struck out 18 batters becoming the first major-league pitcher to do so on two different occasions. 

And in 1962 MIT sent a TV signal by satellite for the first time. 

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Quote of the Day

“The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.

Gilbert K. Chesterton

I plan on doing both. 🙂

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Today is Richard Sterban’s birthday.

And it’s Doug Clifford’s. From CCRVEVO

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

On this day in 1635 the Boston Public Latin School was established. It was the first public school building in the United States.

In 1861 Arkansas troops seized Fort Smith.  

In 1908 U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt signed an act creating the U.S. Army Reserve. 

In 1954 Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves hit his first major-league home run on this day. 

And in 1968 the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church merged to form the United Methodist Church. 

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Quote of the Day

“A pitcher needs two pitches, one they’re looking for and one to cross them up.”

Warren Spahn

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Today is Roy Orbison’s birthday.

From RoyOrbison

Here’s another with some help.

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

On this day in 1649 the Maryland Toleration Act was passed, allowing all freedom of worship.  

In 1789 John Adams was sworn in as the first U.S. Vice President. 

In 1836 General Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. This battle decided the independence of Texas. 

In 1918 German fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen, “The Red Baron,” was shot down and killed during World War I.  

And in 1959 the largest fish ever hooked by a rod and reel was caught by Alf Dean. It was a 16-foot, 10-inch white shark that weighed 2,664 pounds. 

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Quote of the Day

“Children are not casual guests in our home. They have been loaned to us temporarily for the purpose of loving them and instilling a foundation of values on which their future lives will be built.”

James Dobson

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Today is Randall Thompson’s birthday.

Today is also Clara Ward’s birthday.

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On this day in 1764 the English Parliament banned the American colonies from printing paper money.

In 1861 President Lincoln ordered a blockade of Confederate ports.

In 1933 President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a proclamation that removed the U.S. from the gold standard. 

In 1960 baseball uniforms began displaying player’s names on their backs. 

And in 1989 a gun turret exploded aboard the USS Iowa. 47 sailors were killed. 

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Quote of the Day

“Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf at springtime.”

Martin Luther

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Today’s a good day for some G. B. Shea.

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday!

And not just any Friday, this is the Good one. 🙂

Today’s header photo is from Peter.

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Quote of the Day

“It is finished.”

Jesus – (John 19:30)

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Today we have one of my favorite Easter songs. Yes, I know it’s a kid’s song, but I can’t help it. 🙂

From Veggie Tales Official

Next up, a great rendition of another of my favorites.

From The Piano Guys, also a favorite. 🙂

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Good morning!

Today’s header photo is from Janice.

On this day in 1521 Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church.  

In 1824 Russia abandoned all North American claims south of 54′ 40′.  

In 1861 Virginia became the eighth state to secede from the Union. 

In 1947 Jackie Robinson (Brooklyn Dodgers) performed a bunt for his first major league hit. 

And in 1993 a federal jury in Los Angeles convicted two former police officers of violating the civil rights of beaten motorist Rodney King. Two other officers were acquitted. 

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Quote of the Day

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

Marvin Olasky

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Today is Johann Gottlieb Naumann’s birthday.

Today is also Andy Chrisman’s birthday.

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Roscuro.

On this day in 1818 the U.S. Senate ratified Rush-Bagot amendment to form an unarmed U.S.-Canada border.  

In 1922 Annie Oakley shot 100 clay targets in a row, to set a women’s record.  

In 1944 the destroyer USS Laffey survived immense damage from attacks by 22 Japanese aircraft off Okinawa.  

In 1947 the Zoomar lens, invented by Dr. Frank Back, was demonstrated in New York City. It was the first lens to exhibit zooming effects. 

And in 1968 major league baseball’s longest night game was played when the Houston Astros defeated the New York Mets 1-0. The 24 innings took six hours, six minutes to play. 

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Quote of the Day

“It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill.”

Wilbur Wright

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Today is Bobby Vinton’s birthday.

And it’s Gerry Rafferty’s too. From Gerry Rafferty

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