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On this day in 1774 the first session of the U.S. Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia. The delegates drafted a declaration of rights and grievances, organized the Continental Association, and elected Peyton Randolph as the first president of the Continental Congress.

In 1836 Sam Houston was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas.

In 1881 the American Red Cross provided relief for a disaster for the first time. The disaster was the Great Fire of 1881 in Michigan.

In 1906 Bradbury Robinson executed the first legal forward pass in football. Robinson threw the ball to Jack Schneider of St. Louis University in a game against Carroll College.

In 1914 Babe Ruth hit his first home run as a professional player in the International League. 

In 1917 federal raids were carried out in 24 cities on International Workers of the World (IWW) headquarters. The raids were prompted by suspected anti-war activities within the labor organization.

And in 1930 Charles Creighton and James Hagris completed the drive from New York City to Los Angeles and back to New York City all in reverse gear. The trip took 42 days in their 1929 Ford Model A. I have no idea why, I guess it was because they could.

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Quote of the Day

“I think one reason for a successful marriage is laughter. I think laughter gets you through the rough moments in a marriage.”

Bob  Newhart

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Today is Johann Christian Bach’s birthday. This young lady, Ji Eun Park, and her assistant do a very nice rendition of Concerto for Viola & Piano.

Today is also John Stewart’s birthday. No, not THAT Jon Stewart.

And it’s Dweezil Zappa’s birthday too. So here he is with Steve Vai doing a musical version of his dad’s song, “More Trouble Every Day.”

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On this day in 1609 English navigator Henry Hudson began exploring the island of Manhattan.

 In 1781 Los Angeles, CA, was founded by Spanish settlers. The original name was “El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora La Reina de Los  Angeles de Porciuncula,” which translates as “The Town of the Queen of Angels.”

In 1833 Barney Flaherty answered an ad in “The New York Sun” and became the first newsboy/paperboy at the age of 10.

In 1886, Geronimo, and the Apache Indians he led, surrendered in Skeleton Canyon in Arizona to Gen. Nelson Miles.

In 1923 the first American dirigible, the “Shenandoah,” began its maiden voyage in Lakehurst, NJ.

In 1949 the longest pro tennis match in history was played when Pancho Gonzales and Ted Schroeder played 67 games in five sets.

In 1953 the New York Yankees became the first baseball team to win five consecutive American League championships.

And in 1972 US swimmer Mark Spitz captured his seventh Olympic gold medal in the 400-meter medley relay event at Munich, Germany. Spitz was the first Olympian to win seven gold medals.

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Quote of the Day

“In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these.”

Paul Harvey

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On this day in 1952 a birthday party was held for Merald “Bubba” Knight. When the party was over, this band was formed.

And it’s Ronald LaPread’s birthday too.

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On this day in 1783 the Revolutionary War between the U.S. and Great Britain ended with the Treaty of Paris.

In 1895 the first professional football game was played in Latrobe, PA. The Latrobe YMCA defeated the Jeannette Athletic Club 12-0.

In 1935 Sir Malcolm Campbell became the first person to drive an automobile over 300 miles an hour. He reached 304.331 MPH on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.

In 1943 Italy was invaded by the Allied forces during World War II.

In 1954 “The Lone Ranger” was heard on radio for the final time after 2,956 episodes over a period of 21 years.

In 1967 the TV game show “What’s My Line?” broadcast its final episode. The show aired over 17 years on CBS.

And in 1976 the U.S. spacecraft Viking 2 landed on Mars.

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Quote of the Day

“I have done stupid with a lot of zeros on the end of it. I know what it looks like.”

Dave  Ramsey

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Today would be Kitty Carlisle’s birthday. She actually sang and acted before doing every game show ever on TV. 🙂 Who knew?

Today is Freddie “The Texas Cannonball” King’s birthday. This should help get you movin’. 🙂

And it’s Al Jardine’s as well.

And in another Beach Boy item, I thought this was nice, all things considered.

From MSN  ” A northeast Ohio couple had planned every detail of their  wedding — except for the sound check of a Beach Boys concert next door during their  ceremony.”

“The Plain Dealer in Cleveland reports that when the band found out about the  timing of its sound check, the newlyweds’ guests were told they could attend the  concert for free.”

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Yay, it’s Friday! 🙂

On this day in 1682 William Penn sailed from England and later established the colony of Pennsylvania in America.

In 1780 General Benedict Arnold secretly promised to surrender the West Point fort to the British army.

In 1862 the Confederates defeated Union forces at the second Battle of Bull Run in Manassas, VA.

In 1905 Ty Cobb made his major league batting debut with the Detroit Tigers.

In 1945 General Douglas MacArthur set up Allied occupation headquarters in Japan.

And in 1984 President Ronald Reagan, and several others, were inducted into the Sportscasters Hall of Fame.

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Quote of the Day

“Fashion is in a terrible state. An overdose of too much flesh.”

Samuel Albert Bozeman, Jr. (Geoffrey Beene)

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On this date in 1991 Dottie West was injured in a car accident while on her way to a performance at the Grand Ole Opry. She died during surgery 5 days later. 😦

Today is John Phillips’ birthday. We sang this in middle school chorus because it was a favorite of my hippie music teacher. 🙂

And it’s also Mick Moody’s birthday. Whitesnake is a bit loud, so solo it is.

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Today is the one year anniversary for Wandering Views. 🙂

Or is it a birthday?

Anyway, I decided it was as good a day as any to make some changes. I hope you like the new look. 🙂

Oh, and the videos are HUGE! 🙂

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On this day in 1885 the first prizefight under the Marquis of Queensberry Rules was held in Cincinnati, OH. 

In 1944 during the continuing celebration of the liberation of France from the Nazis, 15,000 American troops marched down the Champs Elysees in Paris.

In 1945 U.S. General Douglas MacArthur left for Japan to officially  accept the surrender of the Japanese.

In 1949 at the University of Illinois, a nuclear device was used for the first time to treat cancer patients.

In 1967 the final episode of “The Fugitive” aired.

In 1971 Hank Aaron became the first baseball player in the National League to hit 100 or more runs in each of 11 seasons.

In 1977 three people were arrested in Memphis after trying to steal Elvis’ body. 😯  His body was moved to Graceland as a result.

And in 1983 two U.S. marines were killed in Lebanon by the militia group Amal when they fired mortar shells at the Beirut airport.

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Quote of the Day

“But friendship is the breathing rose, with sweets in every fold.”

Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
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Today is Cheri Keaggy’s birthday.

Roy Orbison released this song today in 1964.

And in 1966 at Candlestick Park, the Beatles performed what would be their last public concert.

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On this day in 1609 Delaware Bay was discovered by Henry Hudson.

In 1833 slavery was banned by the British Parliament throughout the British Empire.

In 1907 the “American Messenger Company” was started by two teenagers, Jim Casey and Claude Ryan.  The company’s name was later changed to “United Parcel Service.”

In 1939 the first successful flight of a jet-propelled airplane took place. The plane was a German Heinkel He 178.

And on this day in 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his “I Have a Dream” speech at a civil rights rally in Washington, DC.

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Quote of the Day

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Also on this day in 1963 this group played this song at Dr. King’s march.

Today is Albertina Walker’s birthday.

And it’s Daniel Seraphine’s too. He’s the guy on drums, but Terry Kath on guitar kinda steals the show. This should wake you up. 🙂

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On this day in 1859 the first oil well was successfully drilled in the U.S. by Colonel Edwin L. Drake near Titusville, PA.

In 1889 Charles G. Conn received a patent for the metal clarinet.

In 1921 the owner of Acme Packing Company bought a pro football team for Green Bay, WI.  J.E. Clair paid tribute to those who worked in his plant by naming the team the Green Bay Packers.

In 1938, Robert Frost, in a fit of jealousy, set fire to some papers to disrupt a poetry recital by another poet, Archibald MacLeish.

In 1945 American troops landed in Japan after the surrender of the Japanese government at the end of World War II.

And in 1984 President Ronald Reagan announced that the first citizen to go into space would be a teacher. The teacher that was eventually chosen was Christa McAuliffe.  She died in the  Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986.

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Quote of the Day

“If we try to engineer outcomes, if we overturn tradition to make everyone the same, we ruin society. If we upset tradition to allow for an equal shot at the starting gate, everyone wins, except for the charlatans and would be dictators.”

Ben Stein

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Today is Megan Garrett’s birthday.

It’s also “The Captain’s”

And it’s Jeff Cook’s as well.

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On this day in 1873 the school board of St. Louis, MO, authorized the first U.S. public kindergarten.

In 1920 the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect. The amendment prohibited discrimination on the basis of sex in the voting booth.

In 1939 the first televised major league baseball games were shown. The event was a double-header between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers.

In 1945 the Japanese were given surrender instructions on the U.S. battleship Missouri at the end of World War II.

And in 1957 the first Edsel made by the Ford Motor Company rolled out.

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Quote of the Day

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”

Thomas A. Edison

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I heard this on piano at church yesterday before the sermon.

In 1970 Duane Allman joined Eric Clapton and began recording with Derek and the Dominoes. This was one of the songs they recorded.

This one is for Kathy, my favorite Hippie, and my wife’s BFF. One of these young ladies is her daughter. 🙂

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And Happy Saturday! 🙂

On this day in 0079 Mount Vesuvius erupted killing approximately 20,000 people. The cities of Pompeii, Stabiae and Herculaneum were buried in volcanic ash.

In 1456 the printing of the Gutenberg Bible was completed.

In 1814 Washington, DC was invaded by British forces that set fire to the White House and Capitol.

In 1869 a patent for the waffle iron was received by Cornelius Swarthout.

In 1932 Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the U.S.  non-stop. The trip from Los Angeles, CA to Newark, NJ, took about 19 hours.

And in 1989 Pete Rose, the manager of the Cincinnati Reds, was banned from baseball for life after being accused of gambling on baseball.

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Quote of the Day

“Surely the principles of Christianity lead to action as well as meditation.”

William Wilberforce

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It’s Jeff Gilbert’s birthday today.

It’s Ken Hensley’s birthday. And the clothes are a hoot. 🙂

And we’ll stick with the 70’s because it’s David Freiburg’s too.

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