This Day In History

MedicCook · 03-07-2009, 11:03 PM

March 8th

1782
A peaceful settlement of Delaware Indians were massacred by militia at Gnadenhutten in Ohio.

1817
The New York Stock Exchange is founded.

1874
Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States, died in Buffalo, N.Y., at age 74.

1930
William Howard Taft, the 27th president and a former chief justice of the United States, died in Washington, D.C., at age 72.

1950
The Soviet Union claimed to be in possession of the atomic bomb.

1959
Groucho, Chico and Harpo made their final TV appearance together.

1965
First U.S. combat troops arrived in Vietnam.

1971
Joe Frazier retained his world heavyweight championship by defeating Muhammad Ali in a 15-round decision. It was Ali's first loss in 32 professional fights.

1974
The last episode "The Brady Bunch" aired.

1983
President Reagan called the USSR an "Evil Empire."

1993
"Beavis and Butthead" premiered on MTV.

1999
Baseball Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio died.

2004
Todd Bertuzzi (Vancouver Canucks) hit Steve Moore (Colorado Avalanche) in the side of the head from behind and drove his head into the ice. Moore landed face-first with Bertuzzi on top of him. Moore suffered a broken neck, a concussion and deep cuts on his face.

Birthdays
70 Jim Bouton Baseball player, author
64 Micky Dolenz Rock musician, actor (The Monkees)
63 Randy Meisner Rock musician (The Eagles, Poco)
61 Peggy March Singer
56 Jim Rice Baseball player
50 Aidan Quinn Actor
35 boonedoggle Cigar Asylum Inmate
33 Freddie Prinze Jr. Actor
32 James Van Der Beek Actor ("Dawson's Creek")

74 Carl P. E. Bach 3/8/1714 - 12/14/1788 German composer and son of J. S. Bach
60 Louise Beavers 3/8/1902 - 10/26/1962 American film and television actress

icehog3 · 03-07-2009, 11:25 PM

March 8th

1959
Groucho, Chico and Harpo made their final TV appearance together.

1983
President Reagan called the USSR an "Evil Empire."

1993
"Beavis and Butthead" premiered on MTV.

MedicCook · 03-08-2009, 11:10 PM

March 9th

1841
The Supreme Court ruled that the Amistad slaves were free.

1862
The first battle between two ironclad ships, the Monitor (Union) and Merrimack (Confederate) occurred, revolutionizing naval warfare.

1933
The special session of Congress known as the "100 days" opened, launching FDR's New Deal.

1959
Mattel's Barbie doll, created by Ruth Handler, made its public debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York.

1975
Work began on the Alaskan oil pipeline.

1987
U2 released the album "The Joshua Tree".

1996
Comedian George Burns died at age 100.

1997
Gangsta rapper The Notorious B.I.G., whose real name was Christopher Wallace, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles at age 24.

2005
Dan Rather appeared for the last time on "The CBS Evening News".

Birthdays
73 Marty Ingels Actor, comedian
64 Robin Trower Rock musician (Procol Harum)
44 Brian 'The Boz' Bosworth Football player
41 Johnny Kelly Rock musician (Type O Negative)
36 Aaron Boone Baseball player
29 Chingy Rapper
23 Brittany Snow Actress ("Hairspray," "American Dreams")
22 Bow Wow Rapper
17 Luis Armand Garcia Actor ("George Lopez")
?? skibumdc Cigar Asylum Inmate

71 Eddie Foy 3/9/1856 - 2/16/1928 American vaudevillian comedian
84 Gustav Stickley 3/9/1858 - 4/21/1942 American designer and maker of Mission furniture
54 Raúl Juliá 3/9/1940 - 10/24/1994 Puerto Rican actor whose career included dramatic, comic, and musical roles in theater, film, and television.
64 Bobby Fischer 3/9/1943 - 1/17/2008 American and Icelandic chess Grandmaster, and the eleventh World Chess Champion.

icehog3 · 03-08-2009, 11:28 PM

March 9th

1987
U2 released the album "The Joshua Tree".

1996
Comedian George Burns died at age 100.

1997
Gangsta rapper The Notorious B.I.G., whose real name was Christopher Wallace, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles at age 24.

2005
Dan Rather appeared for the last time on "The CBS Evening News".

Birthdays

54 Raúl Juliá 3/9/1940 - 10/24/1994 Puerto Rican actor whose career included dramatic, comic, and musical roles in theater, film, and television.

03-07-2009, 11:03 PM	#1
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 8th 1782 A peaceful settlement of Delaware Indians were massacred by militia at Gnadenhutten in Ohio. 1817 The New York Stock Exchange is founded. 1874 Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States, died in Buffalo, N.Y., at age 74. 1930 William Howard Taft, the 27th president and a former chief justice of the United States, died in Washington, D.C., at age 72. 1950 The Soviet Union claimed to be in possession of the atomic bomb. 1959 Groucho, Chico and Harpo made their final TV appearance together. 1965 First U.S. combat troops arrived in Vietnam. 1971 Joe Frazier retained his world heavyweight championship by defeating Muhammad Ali in a 15-round decision. It was Ali's first loss in 32 professional fights. 1974 The last episode "The Brady Bunch" aired. 1983 President Reagan called the USSR an "Evil Empire." 1993 "Beavis and Butthead" premiered on MTV. 1999 Baseball Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio died. 2004 Todd Bertuzzi (Vancouver Canucks) hit Steve Moore (Colorado Avalanche) in the side of the head from behind and drove his head into the ice. Moore landed face-first with Bertuzzi on top of him. Moore suffered a broken neck, a concussion and deep cuts on his face. Birthdays 70 Jim Bouton Baseball player, author 64 Micky Dolenz Rock musician, actor (The Monkees) 63 Randy Meisner Rock musician (The Eagles, Poco) 61 Peggy March Singer 56 Jim Rice Baseball player 50 Aidan Quinn Actor 35 boonedoggle Cigar Asylum Inmate 33 Freddie Prinze Jr. Actor 32 James Van Der Beek Actor ("Dawson's Creek") 74 Carl P. E. Bach 3/8/1714 - 12/14/1788 German composer and son of J. S. Bach 60 Louise Beavers 3/8/1902 - 10/26/1962 American film and television actress

03-07-2009, 11:25 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,962 Trading: (60)	Re: This Day In History March 8th 1959 Groucho, Chico and Harpo made their final TV appearance together. 1983 President Reagan called the USSR an "Evil Empire." 1993 "Beavis and Butthead" premiered on MTV. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-08-2009, 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 9th 1841 The Supreme Court ruled that the Amistad slaves were free. 1862 The first battle between two ironclad ships, the Monitor (Union) and Merrimack (Confederate) occurred, revolutionizing naval warfare. 1933 The special session of Congress known as the "100 days" opened, launching FDR's New Deal. 1959 Mattel's Barbie doll, created by Ruth Handler, made its public debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York. 1975 Work began on the Alaskan oil pipeline. 1987 U2 released the album "The Joshua Tree". 1996 Comedian George Burns died at age 100. 1997 Gangsta rapper The Notorious B.I.G., whose real name was Christopher Wallace, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles at age 24. 2005 Dan Rather appeared for the last time on "The CBS Evening News". Birthdays 73 Marty Ingels Actor, comedian 64 Robin Trower Rock musician (Procol Harum) 44 Brian 'The Boz' Bosworth Football player 41 Johnny Kelly Rock musician (Type O Negative) 36 Aaron Boone Baseball player 29 Chingy Rapper 23 Brittany Snow Actress ("Hairspray," "American Dreams") 22 Bow Wow Rapper 17 Luis Armand Garcia Actor ("George Lopez") ?? skibumdc Cigar Asylum Inmate 71 Eddie Foy 3/9/1856 - 2/16/1928 American vaudevillian comedian 84 Gustav Stickley 3/9/1858 - 4/21/1942 American designer and maker of Mission furniture 54 Raúl Juliá 3/9/1940 - 10/24/1994 Puerto Rican actor whose career included dramatic, comic, and musical roles in theater, film, and television. 64 Bobby Fischer 3/9/1943 - 1/17/2008 American and Icelandic chess Grandmaster, and the eleventh World Chess Champion.

03-08-2009, 11:28 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 9th 1987 U2 released the album "The Joshua Tree". 1996 Comedian George Burns died at age 100. 1997 Gangsta rapper The Notorious B.I.G., whose real name was Christopher Wallace, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles at age 24. 2005 Dan Rather appeared for the last time on "The CBS Evening News". Birthdays 54 Raúl Juliá 3/9/1940 - 10/24/1994 Puerto Rican actor whose career included dramatic, comic, and musical roles in theater, film, and television. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!