ON THIS DAY

Martha Washington was born on this date, back in 1732. She was our country's first "First Lady," by George.

The Marquis de Sade was born on this date in 1740. Can you beat that?

On this date in 1851, Maine became the first state to pass a law prohibiting alcohol.

• My theory -- they must have been drunk!
• Like that's a badge of honor.
• We heard it came after a serious night of drinking.
• They were also the first state to have "unhappy hours."
• We can only surmise that they must have been drunk.

In 1858, Donati discovered his comet and soon had the cleanest sinks in town!

On this date in 1886, Grover Cleveland became the first and only President ever to get married while in office. To protect the president, several secret service agents threw themselves on the bride, but the wedding still went off.

In 1896, Marconi is given a patent on his new invention, the radio.

• So blame him for this program.
• After being caller number 9. * It didn't really take off until he invented the radio station.

On this date in 1910, pygmies were discovered in Dutch New Guinea. Discovered doing what, I don't know.

The White House swimming pool was completed on this date, back in 1933. The depth by the diving board was 9 feet, according to an unidentified source, known as "Deep End."