ON THIS DAY
On this date in 1066, William The Conqueror invades England to claim the English throne. But you already know by his name how the invasion went. Otherwise he would be known as William the Almost Pulled It Off.
In 1850, flogging was abolished as an official form of punishment in the U.S. Navy.
Some day, I hope our company will adopt that standard.
As our boss reminds us often, this isn't the Navy.
How many years have we been asking for that ban? Every time we ask, they flog us!
That was the inspiration for the old cliche, "If you can't beat 'em, don't!"
On this date in 1858 Donati's comet became the first comet to be photographed. Some said it would become famous, while others wrote it off as just a passing star...
In 1892, the first night-time football game was played. It was great: since there were no lights, you could just pretend it was your team that was ahead.
On this date in 1920, eight members of the Chicago White Sox were indicted for allegedly throwing the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds in what has become known as the "Black Sox" scandal. Can you believe that? They actually played the World Series in September?
In 1850, flogging was abolished as an official form of punishment in the U.S. Navy.
Some day, I hope our company will adopt that standard.
As our boss reminds us often, this isn't the Navy.
How many years have we been asking for that ban? Every time we ask, they flog us!
That was the inspiration for the old cliche, "If you can't beat 'em, don't!"
On this date in 1858 Donati's comet became the first comet to be photographed. Some said it would become famous, while others wrote it off as just a passing star...
In 1892, the first night-time football game was played. It was great: since there were no lights, you could just pretend it was your team that was ahead.
On this date in 1920, eight members of the Chicago White Sox were indicted for allegedly throwing the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds in what has become known as the "Black Sox" scandal. Can you believe that? They actually played the World Series in September?
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