Archive for May, 2008

On this day in 1969, My Cherie Amour was released.

I don’t want to age myself here, but I wasn’t even old enough to need acne treatment when this song was released. How does that make you feel?

You can find out more about this day in history at the History Channel, Those Were The Days, and InfoPlease .

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Who is the only person hung as a heretic, and then canonized as a Saint?

Here are some hints.

She was born in 1412 in Domrémy, Bar, France.

She died May 30, 1431 in Rouen.

She is considered a national hero in France.

I doubt she ever needed any acne treatments.

Who is she?

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Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation’s Civil War dead by decorating their graves. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former sailors and soldiers. On May 5, 1868, Logan declared in General Order No. 11 that:

“The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit.”

During the first celebration of Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, after which 5,000 participants helped to decorate the graves of the more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried in the cemetery.

Read more about the history of Memorial Day at The History Channel or go to your public library and find a few books, then take a moment this weekend to remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Thank you for fighting for the freedom we enjoy today. Your actions made this country what it is today, and for that, you truly are, The Greatest Generation.

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On this day in 1975, BJ Thomas’ single, “(Hey, Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song” went gold.

You can find out more about this day in history at the History Channel, Those Were The Days, and InfoPlease .

Before the days of video games and the xbox 360, some of us enjoyed just kicking back and listening to vinyl records on our record players.

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On this day in 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first person to cross the Atlantic solo,

and on this day in 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to cross the Atlantic solo.

Sorry, but the only part of the Atlantic I want to be connected to is a nice Hilton Head rental in the middle of the summer. I don’t think I could handle being on a ship anyway.

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On this day in 1962, Marilyn Monroe sang Happy Birthday to President John F. Kennedy.

So, I have a question. How did they get her dress to blow up in ‘Some Like It Hot’? Was it just a simple air vent or did they use air tools of some kind to make it happen?

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On this day in 1973, Skylab was launched into orbit.

We can send men to the moon, we are exploring Mars, and the new iPhone is on its way. Will this be the year when we get diet pills that work? Who knows, this could be a banner year for everyone.

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On this day in 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot by Mehmet Ali Agca.

Throughout my life I haven’t wanted to travel the world much at all. There are just a few places I have ever wanted to go. I did want to visit Italy though, and see Pope John Paul II. Of course, you need a passport to do that, and well, I just never took the time to get mine back then.

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On this day in 1977, Hotel California went gold!

This was the second of three gold records for The Eagles. I know, they are getting old, aren’t they? I wonder how many of these guys are living the high life with the medicare advantage?

You can find out more about this day in history at the History Channel, Those Were The Days, and InfoPlease .

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He was born on this day in 1860.

From the time he was six, he never recovered from the shock of his brother’s death.

He studied at the University of Edinburgh and spent two years on the Nottingham Journal before becoming a freelance writer in 1885.

He penned one of the most beloved children’s stories ever written. It was first produced as a play in 1904.

So, who was he?

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