This Day In History

Whee · 03-10-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

March 10th

1977
Astronomers discover rings around Uranus.

70 James Earl Ray 3/10/1928 - 4/23/1998 American assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

I admit it...I laughed out loud. I am just a 12 year old boy in a 42 year olds body.

Were there any Klingons there as well.....

MedicCook · 03-11-2009, 09:08 PM

March 11th

1861
The Confederate States of America adopted its constitution.

1888
A torrential rainstorm hit the East Coast. The rain turned to snow the next day and it became the Blizzard of 1888, the most famous snowstorm in American history. It caused more than 400 deaths.

1892
The first organized women's basketball game was played. The game was at Smith College between students and faculty members.

1930
William Howard Taft became the first U.S. president to be buried in the National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

1941
President Roosevelt signs the Lend-Lease Bill.

1942
General Douglas MacArthur leaves the Philippines saying, "I shall return."

1970
The album "Deja Vu" by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young was released.

1985
Mikhail Gorbachev became head of the Soviet Union following the death of Konstantin Chernenko. At 54, he was the youngest member of the ruling Politburo.

1990
Jennifer Capriati, 13 years old, played her first professional tennis match.

1993
Janet Reno won unanimous Senate confirmation to be the first female U.S. Attorney General.

1993
Wrestling star Dino Bravo was found murdered in his home at age 43.

1997
Rock musician Paul McCartney of the Beatles was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

2004
Over 200 people were killed and over 1,400 were injured when bombs exploded in Madrid train stations. Al-Qaeda took responsibility for the attacks.

2004
Major league baseball banned THG. The health policy advisory committee of management and the players' association unanimously determined that THG builds muscle mass.

Birthdays
78 Rupert Murdoch Media mogul
75 Sam Donaldson Broadcast journalist
64 Tricia O'Neil Actress
63 Mark Metcalf Actor ("Animal House")
59 Bobby McFerrin Singer
59 Jerry Zucker Director
57 Susan Richardson Actress ("Eight is Enough")
56 MarkinCA Cigar Asylum Inmate
54 Jimmy Fortune Country singer (The Statler Brothers)
45 Vinnie Paul Rock musician (Pantera)
41 Lisa Loeb Rock singer
40 Terrence Howard Actor
40 cre8v1 Cigar Asylum Inmate
38 Johnny Knoxville Actor ("Jackass")
34 Eric the Midget ("Howard Stern Radio Show")
30 Benji Madden Rock musician (Good Charlotte)
30 Joel Madden Rock musician (Good Charlotte)
29 Greasy001 Cigar Asylum Inmate
28 David Anders Actor ("Alias")
?? Barrythevic Cigar Asylum Inmate

89 Lawrence Welk 3/11/1903 - 5/17/1992 American bandleader and showman
63 Dock Ellis 3/11/1945 - 12/19/2008 Baseball player (New York Yankees)

MedicCook · 03-11-2009, 11:10 PM

March 12th

1664
New Jersey became a British colony as King Charles II granted land in North America to his brother James, the Duke of York.

1912
Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts (originally called the Girl Guides).

1913
The American League approved the name change of the New York Highlanders to the Yankees.

1930
Mohandas Gandhi began his 200-mile march to protest the British salt tax.

1933
President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave the first of his nation-wide "fireside chats" on radio.

1947
President Truman established the "Truman Doctrine" to aid in the containment of Communism.

1972
Bill Russell had his No. 6 retired at Boston Garden.

1974
"Wonder Woman" debuted on ABC-TV. The show later went to CBS-TV.

1980
A Chicago jury found John Wayne Gacy Jr. guilty of the murders of 33 men and boys.

1987
The musical "Les Miserables" opened on Broadway.

1994
The Church of England ordained women priests for the first time in 460 years.

2001
Television talk show host Morton Downey, Jr. died at age 67.

2002
The color-coded terror alert system was unveiled by Homeland Security chief Tom Ridge.

2008
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned two days after reports had surfaced that he was a client of a prostitution ring.

Birthdays
86 Mae Young Professional wrestler
76 Barbara Feldon Actress ("Get Smart")
67 Jimmy Wynn Baseball player (New York Yankees)
63 Liza Minnelli Singer-actress
62 Mitt Romney Former Massachusetts governor
61 James Taylor Singer, songwriter
60 Bill Payne Rock musician (Little Feat)
60 Rob Cohen Film director, producer and writer
59 Jon Provost Actor ("Lassie")
56 Ron Jeremy Adult film actor, tv personality
52 Steve Harris Rock musician (Iron Maiden)
52 Marlon Jackson Singer (The Jackson Five)
52 Jerry Levine Actor
49 Courtney B. Vance Actor
48 Titus Welliver Actor
47 Darryl Strawberry Baseball player
46 Julia Campbell Actress
44 Steve Levy Sports journalist (ESPN)
27 Samm Levine Actor
15 Tyler Patrick Jones Actor ("Ghost Whisperer")
10 Kendall Applegate Actress ("Desperate Housewives")

70 Clement Studebaker 3/12/1831 - 11/27/1901 American manufacturer; leader in the auto industry
67 Adolph Simon Ochs 3/12/1858 - 4/8/1935 American newspaper publisher; owned The New York Times

icehog3 · 03-11-2009, 11:20 PM

March 11th

1942
General Douglas MacArthur leaves the Philippines saying, "I shall return."

1997
Rock musician Paul McCartney of the Beatles was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

2004
Major league baseball banned THG. The health policy advisory committee of management and the players' association unanimously determined that THG builds muscle mass.

MedicCook · 03-13-2009, 07:31 AM

March 13th

1639
Cambridge College was renamed Harvard University.

1781
The German-born English astronomer Sir William Herschel discovered the planet Georgium Sidus, later known as Uranus.

1852
"Uncle Sam" cartoon appeared for the first time in N.Y. Lantern weekly.

1868
The Senate began President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial.

1884
Standard Time was adopted throughout the United States.

1894
J.L. Johnstone invented the Horse Racing's starting gate.

1901
Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States, died in Indianaoplis at age 67.

1906
Suffragist Susan B. Anthony died.

1925
Tennessee passed a bill prohibiting the teaching of evolution in public schools.

1930
Clyde W. Tombaugh announced the discovery of the planet Pluto.

1954
Bobby Thomson (Milwaukee Braves) broke his ankle sliding into a base during a spring training game. The Braves replaced him with a rookie named Hank Aaron.

Birthdays
59 William H. Macy Actor
56 Deborah Raffin Actress
55 Robin Duke Comedian
53 Dana Delany Actress ("Desperate Housewives," "China Beach")
54 Glenne Headly Actress
49 Adam Clayton Rock musician (U2)
41 Christopher Collet Actor
40 Matt McDonough Rock musician (Mudvayne)
38 Annabeth Gish Actress
38 Tracy Wells Actress
33 Danny Masterson Actor ("That 70s Show")
30 Johan Santana Baseball player
24 Emile Hirsch Actor

74 L. Ron Hubbard 3/13/1911 - 1/24/1986 American science fiction writer and found of Church of Scientology.

icehog3 · 03-13-2009, 09:11 AM

March 13th

1852
"Uncle Sam" cartoon appeared for the first time in N.Y. Lantern weekly.

1901
Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States, died in Indianaoplis at age 67.

Birthdays
59 William H. Macy Actor

03-11-2009, 09:08 PM	#2
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: This Day In History March 11th 1861 The Confederate States of America adopted its constitution. 1888 A torrential rainstorm hit the East Coast. The rain turned to snow the next day and it became the Blizzard of 1888, the most famous snowstorm in American history. It caused more than 400 deaths. 1892 The first organized women's basketball game was played. The game was at Smith College between students and faculty members. 1930 William Howard Taft became the first U.S. president to be buried in the National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. 1941 President Roosevelt signs the Lend-Lease Bill. 1942 General Douglas MacArthur leaves the Philippines saying, "I shall return." 1970 The album "Deja Vu" by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young was released. 1985 Mikhail Gorbachev became head of the Soviet Union following the death of Konstantin Chernenko. At 54, he was the youngest member of the ruling Politburo. 1990 Jennifer Capriati, 13 years old, played her first professional tennis match. 1993 Janet Reno won unanimous Senate confirmation to be the first female U.S. Attorney General. 1993 Wrestling star Dino Bravo was found murdered in his home at age 43. 1997 Rock musician Paul McCartney of the Beatles was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. 2004 Over 200 people were killed and over 1,400 were injured when bombs exploded in Madrid train stations. Al-Qaeda took responsibility for the attacks. 2004 Major league baseball banned THG. The health policy advisory committee of management and the players' association unanimously determined that THG builds muscle mass. Birthdays 78 Rupert Murdoch Media mogul 75 Sam Donaldson Broadcast journalist 64 Tricia O'Neil Actress 63 Mark Metcalf Actor ("Animal House") 59 Bobby McFerrin Singer 59 Jerry Zucker Director 57 Susan Richardson Actress ("Eight is Enough") 56 MarkinCA Cigar Asylum Inmate 54 Jimmy Fortune Country singer (The Statler Brothers) 45 Vinnie Paul Rock musician (Pantera) 41 Lisa Loeb Rock singer 40 Terrence Howard Actor 40 cre8v1 Cigar Asylum Inmate 38 Johnny Knoxville Actor ("Jackass") 34 Eric the Midget ("Howard Stern Radio Show") 30 Benji Madden Rock musician (Good Charlotte) 30 Joel Madden Rock musician (Good Charlotte) 29 Greasy001 Cigar Asylum Inmate 28 David Anders Actor ("Alias") ?? Barrythevic Cigar Asylum Inmate 89 Lawrence Welk 3/11/1903 - 5/17/1992 American bandleader and showman 63 Dock Ellis 3/11/1945 - 12/19/2008 Baseball player (New York Yankees)

03-11-2009, 11:10 PM	#3
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: This Day In History March 12th 1664 New Jersey became a British colony as King Charles II granted land in North America to his brother James, the Duke of York. 1912 Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts (originally called the Girl Guides). 1913 The American League approved the name change of the New York Highlanders to the Yankees. 1930 Mohandas Gandhi began his 200-mile march to protest the British salt tax. 1933 President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave the first of his nation-wide "fireside chats" on radio. 1947 President Truman established the "Truman Doctrine" to aid in the containment of Communism. 1972 Bill Russell had his No. 6 retired at Boston Garden. 1974 "Wonder Woman" debuted on ABC-TV. The show later went to CBS-TV. 1980 A Chicago jury found John Wayne Gacy Jr. guilty of the murders of 33 men and boys. 1987 The musical "Les Miserables" opened on Broadway. 1994 The Church of England ordained women priests for the first time in 460 years. 2001 Television talk show host Morton Downey, Jr. died at age 67. 2002 The color-coded terror alert system was unveiled by Homeland Security chief Tom Ridge. 2008 New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned two days after reports had surfaced that he was a client of a prostitution ring. Birthdays 86 Mae Young Professional wrestler 76 Barbara Feldon Actress ("Get Smart") 67 Jimmy Wynn Baseball player (New York Yankees) 63 Liza Minnelli Singer-actress 62 Mitt Romney Former Massachusetts governor 61 James Taylor Singer, songwriter 60 Bill Payne Rock musician (Little Feat) 60 Rob Cohen Film director, producer and writer 59 Jon Provost Actor ("Lassie") 56 Ron Jeremy Adult film actor, tv personality 52 Steve Harris Rock musician (Iron Maiden) 52 Marlon Jackson Singer (The Jackson Five) 52 Jerry Levine Actor 49 Courtney B. Vance Actor 48 Titus Welliver Actor 47 Darryl Strawberry Baseball player 46 Julia Campbell Actress 44 Steve Levy Sports journalist (ESPN) 27 Samm Levine Actor 15 Tyler Patrick Jones Actor ("Ghost Whisperer") 10 Kendall Applegate Actress ("Desperate Housewives") 70 Clement Studebaker 3/12/1831 - 11/27/1901 American manufacturer; leader in the auto industry 67 Adolph Simon Ochs 3/12/1858 - 4/8/1935 American newspaper publisher; owned The New York Times

03-11-2009, 11:20 PM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,962 Trading: (60)	Re: This Day In History March 11th 1942 General Douglas MacArthur leaves the Philippines saying, "I shall return." 1997 Rock musician Paul McCartney of the Beatles was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. 2004 Major league baseball banned THG. The health policy advisory committee of management and the players' association unanimously determined that THG builds muscle mass. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-13-2009, 07:31 AM	#5
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: This Day In History March 13th 1639 Cambridge College was renamed Harvard University. 1781 The German-born English astronomer Sir William Herschel discovered the planet Georgium Sidus, later known as Uranus. 1852 "Uncle Sam" cartoon appeared for the first time in N.Y. Lantern weekly. 1868 The Senate began President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial. 1884 Standard Time was adopted throughout the United States. 1894 J.L. Johnstone invented the Horse Racing's starting gate. 1901 Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States, died in Indianaoplis at age 67. 1906 Suffragist Susan B. Anthony died. 1925 Tennessee passed a bill prohibiting the teaching of evolution in public schools. 1930 Clyde W. Tombaugh announced the discovery of the planet Pluto. 1954 Bobby Thomson (Milwaukee Braves) broke his ankle sliding into a base during a spring training game. The Braves replaced him with a rookie named Hank Aaron. Birthdays 59 William H. Macy Actor 56 Deborah Raffin Actress 55 Robin Duke Comedian 53 Dana Delany Actress ("Desperate Housewives," "China Beach") 54 Glenne Headly Actress 49 Adam Clayton Rock musician (U2) 41 Christopher Collet Actor 40 Matt McDonough Rock musician (Mudvayne) 38 Annabeth Gish Actress 38 Tracy Wells Actress 33 Danny Masterson Actor ("That 70s Show") 30 Johan Santana Baseball player 24 Emile Hirsch Actor 74 L. Ron Hubbard 3/13/1911 - 1/24/1986 American science fiction writer and found of Church of Scientology.

03-13-2009, 09:11 AM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,962 Trading: (60)	Re: This Day In History March 13th 1852 "Uncle Sam" cartoon appeared for the first time in N.Y. Lantern weekly. 1901 Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States, died in Indianaoplis at age 67. Birthdays 59 William H. Macy Actor __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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