History Day.........
 On this day in 1977, Star Wars opened in America. Woo Hoo! Was there anyone sexier than Han Solo??? In other news.... 1659, the Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell, resigned. (I'm guessing nobody missed him.) 1787, In Philadelphia, delegates convene a Constitutional Congress, with George Washington presiding, to write a new Constititution for the United States. (Funny, some people are trying to do that again NOW) 1895, Oscar Wilde sentenced to two years at hard labor for "gross indecency" (meaning being gay at a time when it was dangerous to love the wrong person) 1914, the British House of Commons passes an act giving Home Rule to Ireland (then in 1948, the Republic of Ireland was born) 1961, President Kennedy promises to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. 1979, 273 people are killed when an American Airlines flight crashes just after takeoff in Chicago. 1982, the Falklands war, 12 people are killed when Argentina sinks two British ships. So, that's it for me. What have you guys got???
History Day.........
 On this day in 1980, Mt. Saint Helens' volcano erupted in Washington state, killing 100 people and creating an ash cloud 2500 miles long and 1000 miles wide. I live in Southern California and we were covered in ash for days. Can't even imagine how bad it was in Washington! In other news... 1192, Eleanor of Acquitaine marries Henry Plantegenent, (later Henry II), setting into motion the inevitable--the Great movie, THE LION IN WINTER. 1804, Napoleon is declared Emperor of France 1860, Abe Lincoln is nominated as the Republican candidate for the presidency....(see? Republicans get it right sometimes!) 1897, Bram Stoker's DRACULA is published, again setting into motion, the inevitable string of vampire novels! 1900, In the Boer war in South Africa, a small British cavalry force relieves the town of Mafeking after a 217 day siege by the Boers. 1994, Michael Jackson marries Lisa Marie Presley...they divorced two years later. Was anyone surprised?? What've you guys got?? Come on now....don't be shy! Labels: Dracula, history day, Mt. Saint Helens
History Day.......
 It's History Day again....and on this day in 1960, the Israeli Mossad proved that no matter how long it takes, Justice eventually prevails. On this day, Mossad agents captured Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires, Argentina so that he was finally made to answer for his crimes. In other news.... 1891, the future Tsar Nicholas II of Russia survives a failed assassination attempt in Japan. (This guy was just born under a very unlucky star) 1927, in America, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was founded. 1949, Siam changes its name to Thailand (Anna and the King of Thailand? Just not the same ring....) 1949, Israel joins the United Nations 1985, in England, 56 football fans are killed when a fire engulfs the stadium And that's what I found..what about you guys??
Saturday Heroes....
 Okay, I'm noticing that a lot of my heroes are fictional. Hmmmm. What does that say? Of course, these fictional heroes are based on the men and women who actually DO the real job day after day. Take David Boreanaz...He plays Seely Booth on the television show BONES. His is a great character. FBI agent, Alpha man with a deep sense of honor. He's a former military sniper who is also a devout Catholic. He's a single father, whose child is the most important thing to him. He's also got a terrific sense of humor. And let's not forget that David will always be to some of us...Angel, the vampire with a soul.... Labels: angels, Bones, David Boreanaz, heroes
History Day..............
 History Day!! On this day in 1626, local Indians sold Manhattan Island for 24 dollars worth of cloth and buttons. The city's come a long way since then-- In other news..... 1715, a French manufacturer debuts the first folding umbrella. 1776, Rhode Island becomes the first colony to renoune allegiance to King George III (woo hoo!!) 1865, Abraham Lincoln is buried in his hometown of Springfield, Ill 1942, the US begins food rationing 1970, 4 students are gunned down by the National Guard at Kent State University during an anti Viet Nam war protest 1994, Israel and the PLO sign an agreement granting the PLO self rule in the Gaza Strip and Jericho....... What have you guys found???
Saturday heroes...........
 NCIS. If you're not watching it, why not??? Mark Harmon alone is a good enough reason to watch the show.........then you add some great writing, terrific mysteries and fabulous characters, and you've got a great show. Why they're on Saturday heroes? Mark Harmon plays Leroy Jethro Gibbs. A former Marine now an investigator for NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service). Gibbs is a no nonsense kind of guy. He knows what's right, what's wrong and doesn't have a problem making the tough calls. He's a sucker for a kid in trouble or a woman in jeopardy. And if you're the one he's looking for, he will NEVER give up. Talk about a hero. He's an Alpha man all the way, but he's got a vulnerability that shows up just often enough to tug at your heart. The way Mark Harmon plays Gibbs makes him the kind of hero everyone should have on their side! Labels: Mark Harmon, NCIS
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