5May2015

[Zam-Zam]

On this day in history:

In 1862, the Battle of Puebla took place. It is celebrated as Cinco de Mayo Day.

In 1935, Jesse Owens set the long jump record.

In 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space when he made a 15 minute suborbital flight.


Quote for today:


If you want to kill any idea in the world, get a committee working on it.

Charles Kettering


Have a Blessed day.

 

[Craig]

On this day in history:

In 1862, the Battle of Puebla took place. It is celebrated as Cinco de Mayo Day.

In 1935, Jesse Owens set the long jump record.

In 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space when he made a 15 minute suborbital flight.


Quote for today:


If you want to kill any idea in the world, get a committee working on it.

Charles Kettering


Have a Blessed day.

I find your choices ...let's say...interesting.

One could choose from so many tidbits...

1494...Columbus lands on Jamaica

1886...Militia fires into crowd in Milwaukee, kill 7

1904...Cy Young throws the first perfect game in professional baseball

1925...Scopes Monkey Trial begins

1934...Three Stooges release first short

1949...Treaty of London signed

1973...Secretariat wins the Kentucky Derby in record time

1987...Iran-Contra hearings begin

 

[Zam-Zam]

I find your choices ...let's say...interesting.

One could choose from so many tidbits...

1494...Columbus lands on Jamaica

1886...Militia fires into crowd in Milwaukee, kill 7

1904...Cy Young throws the first perfect game in professional baseball

1925...Scopes Monkey Trial begins

1934...Three Stooges release first short

1949...Treaty of London signed

1973...Secretariat wins the Kentucky Derby in record time

1987...Iran-Contra hearings begin

Yes, and so many more. I had read once that people begin to lose interest when they see a fourth object in a pattern, so I try to limit my daily list to three items. The hope is to stimulate an interest in history, not to bore someone with too much of it. Hopefully it will set off a spark in some to go and look up more, as you have done.

 

[Craig]

Yes, and so many more. I had read once that people begin to lose interest when they see a fourth object in a pattern, so I try to limit my daily list to three items. The hope is to stimulate an interest in history, not to bore someone with too much of it. Hopefully it will set off a spark in some to go and look up more, as you have done.

The series of three is a common consideration. It is classic comedy fodder...and even politicians utilize the approach.