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Post by steelers1954 on Aug 19, 2016 6:52:39 GMT -5
Today in History
August 19,1812-The USS Constitution earns the nickname "Old Ironsides" during the battle off Novia Scotia that saw her defeat the HMS Guerriere.
Born on this day
August 19,1956-Cindy Nelson,US,skier (Olympic-Bronze-1976)
Today in Sports
August 19,2002- John Madden debuted on "Monday Night Football".
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 11:10:12 GMT -5
I look forward to this thread every morning. Thanks.
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Post by steelers1954 on Aug 19, 2016 11:31:30 GMT -5
I look forward to this thread every morning. Thanks. Your . Feel free to add anything you may find interesting for the days post.
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Post by steelers1954 on Aug 20, 2016 9:30:21 GMT -5
Today in History
August 20,1794-American General"Mad Anthony"Wayne defeats the Ohio Indians at the Battle of Fallen Timbers in the Northwest territory, ending Indian resistance in the area.
Born on this day
August 20,1942-Isaac Hayes,composer,musician,actor,voice-over actor, co-wrote "Soul Man",won Academy Award for his composition "Theme from Shaft".
August 20,1948-Robert Plant:Best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of The Rock band Led Zeppelin.With a career spanning more than 40 years,he is regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock and roll..
Today in Sports
August 20,1920-On this day in 1920, seven men,including legendary all-around athlete and football star Jim Thorpe, meet to organize a professional football league at the Jordan and Hupmobile Auto showroom in Canton,Ohio. The meeting led to the creation of the American Professional Football Conference (APFC),the forerunner to the hugely successful National Football League.
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Post by steelers1954 on Aug 21, 2016 7:48:18 GMT -5
Today in history
August 21,1942-US Marines turn back the first major Japanese attack on Guadalcanal in the Battle of Tenaru.
August 21,1959- Hawaii is admitted into the Union.
Born on this day
August 21,1954-Archie Griffin,NFL running back,only college player to win two Heisman Trophies (Ohio State) and first player to start in four Rose Bowls;member ,College Football Hall of Fame.
Today in sports
August 21,2000-Tiger Woods wins golf's PGA Championship,the first golfer to win 3 majors in a calendar year since Ben Hogan in 1953.
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Post by steelers1954 on Aug 22, 2016 8:39:13 GMT -5
Today in History
August 22,1911-The Mona Lisa,the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci,is stolen from the Louvre in Paris where it had hung for more than 100 years. It is recovered in 1913.
August 22,1969-Hurricane Camille hits the US Gulf Coast,killing 256 and causing $1.421 billion in damages.
Born on this day
August 22,1939-Valerie Harper,actress (Mary Tyler Moore show, Rhoda)
Today in Sports
August 22,2007-Most runs scored by any team in modern MLB history as the Texas Rangers thump the Baltimore Orioles 30-3.
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Post by steelers1954 on Aug 23, 2016 8:19:22 GMT -5
Today in History
August 23,1305 Scottish patriot William Wallace is hanged,drawn,beheaded,and quartered in London.
August 23,1877-Texas Ranger John Armstrong arrest John Wesley Hardin in a Florida rail car,returning the outlaw to Texas to stand trail for murder.
Born on this day
August 23,1934-Barbara Eden, actress (I Dream of Jeannie TV series).
August 23,1947-Keith Moon drummer for The Who.
Today in Sports
August 23,1989-On this day as punishment for betting on baseball,Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose accepts a settlement that includes a lifetime ban from the game.
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Post by Doc on Aug 23, 2016 11:53:25 GMT -5
August 23,1305 Scottish patriot William Wallace is hanged,drawn,beheaded,and quartered in London.
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Post by steelers1954 on Aug 24, 2016 7:07:14 GMT -5
Today in History
August 24,1891-Thomas Edison files a patent for the motion picture camera
August 24,1894-Congress passes the first graduated income tax law,which is declared unconstitutional the next year.
Born on this day
August 24,1960-Calvin "Cal" Ripken Jr.,shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles (1981-2001) who broke Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played.
Today in Sports
August 24,2006-After signing a one day contract with the San Francisco 49ers,Jerry Rice officially retires from the NFL.
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Post by steelers1954 on Aug 25, 2016 9:08:04 GMT -5
Today in History
August 25,1916-The National Park Service is established as part of the Department of the Interior.
August 25,1989-NASA scientist receive stunning photographs of Neptune and its moons from Voyager 2.
Born on this day
August 25,1949-Gene Simmons,singer,songwriter; member of the band Kiss,one of the top-selling bands of all time.
Today in Sports
August 25,1922-Cubs beat Phillies 26-23 in highest scoring major-league game.
August 25,1960-AFL begins players names on back of their jersies.
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Post by steelers1954 on Aug 26, 2016 8:37:38 GMT -5
Today in History
August 26,1883-The Indoesian island of Krakato erupts in the largest explosion recorded in history,heard 2,200 miles away in Madagascar. The resulting destruction sends volcanic ash 50 miles up into the atmosphere and kills almost 36,000 people-both on the island itself and from the resulting 131-foot tidal wave that obliterate 163 villages on the shores of nearby Java and Sumatra.
Born on this day
August 26,1910-Mother Teresa,missionary,Nobel Prize laureate for her work in the slums of Calcutta.
Today in Sports
August 26,1985-Baltimore Oriole Eddie Murray knocks in 9 RBI's in a game vs California Angels.
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Post by steelers1954 on Aug 27, 2016 9:34:19 GMT -5
Today in History
August 27,1861-Union troops make an amphibious landing at Cape Hatteras,North Carolina
August 27,1989-Chuck Berry performs his tune Johnny B. Goode for NASA staff in celebration of Voyager II's encounter with the planet Neptune.
Born on this day
August 27,1908-Lyndon B. Johnson,36th president of the United States (1963-1969)
Today in Sports
August 27,1982-Rickey Henderson steals 119th base of season breaks Lou Brock's mark.
August 27,1985-Mary Joe Fernandez,14 years & 8 days old is youngest to win a US Tennis Open match (beats Sara Gomer in 1st round).
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Post by steelers1954 on Aug 28, 2016 7:00:51 GMT -5
Today in History
August 28,1963-One of the largest demonstrations in the history of the United States,the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom,takes place and reaches its climax at the base of the Lincoln Memorial when Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I have a dream speech".
Born on this day
August 28,1943-Lou Pinella ,Yankee Manager(1969 AL rookie of the year).
August 28,1982-Le Ann Rimes,country singer.
Today in Sports
August 28,1951-1st NFL preseason sudden death football,Rams defeat Giants 23-17
August 28,1977-Nolan Ryan strikes out 300 batters for 5th straight year.
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Post by steelers1954 on Aug 29, 2016 9:22:16 GMT -5
Today in History
August 29,1944-15,000 American troops of the 28th Infantry Division marched down the Champs Elysees in Paris as the French capital continued to celebrate its liberation from the Nazis.
Born on this day
August 29,1958-pop superstar Michael Jackson was born in Gary Indiana
Today in Sports
August 29,1965-Willie Mays sets NL record for home runs in a month with his 17th of August.
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Post by steelers1954 on Aug 30, 2016 7:40:28 GMT -5
Today in History
August 30,1781-The French fleet arrives in the Chesapeake Bay to aid the American Revolution.
August 30,1979-First recorded instance of a comet (Howard-Koomur-Michels)hitting the sun;the energy released is equal to approximately 1 million hydrogen bombs.
Born on this day
August 30,1919-Kitty Wells (Ellen Muriel Deason),first female singer to the Country Music charts in US ("It wasn't God who made Honky-Tonk Angels,"1952).
Today in Sports
August 30,1987-Kirby Puckett goes 6 for 6 with 2 home runs in Minn. 10-6 win over Milwaukee.
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