ON THIS DAY
This is "Bastille Day," honoring the day in 1789 that peasants stormed the French prison and released the 7 prisoners inside.
Probably because it seemed the thing to do on Bastille Day.
Which, of course, immediately put the guards out of a job. There was no one to guard.
I forget what Anne Hathaway did.
It was the ultimate in rudeness.
Seems like a lot of effort for so few, but they got a holiday out of it.
It was on this date in 1798 Congress passes the Sedition Act, making it a federal crime to publish false, scandalous or malicious writing about the U.S. government. Unless, of course, you're running for office.
On this date in 1850, the first public demonstration was given of ice that was made by refrigeration. Back then, audiences were a lot easier. It probably would have been more impressive if it hadn't been done up at the North Pole.
In 1868, the tape measure was invented. Suddenly, our country had a new ruler.
On this date in 1881 that William Bonney Jr., alias Billy the Kid, was reportedly shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. The sheriff's final words to him? "Here's looking at you, Kid!"
In 1950, the Distinguished Flying Cross was presented for the very first time. Up until that time, it was undistinguished.
On this date in 1951, Citation became the first race horse to win $1 million. It was during a very lucky hand of Queens Wild poker. The even more amazing part, he had bought the lottery tickets all by himself!
In 1976, Jimmy Carter became the official Democratic nominee for president. And the 15% mortgage rate was born.
On this date in 1978, the cheese-eating record was set when Peter Dowdeswell ate a pound of hard cheddar in 73 seconds
Probably because it seemed the thing to do on Bastille Day.
Which, of course, immediately put the guards out of a job. There was no one to guard.
I forget what Anne Hathaway did.
It was the ultimate in rudeness.
Seems like a lot of effort for so few, but they got a holiday out of it.
It was on this date in 1798 Congress passes the Sedition Act, making it a federal crime to publish false, scandalous or malicious writing about the U.S. government. Unless, of course, you're running for office.
On this date in 1850, the first public demonstration was given of ice that was made by refrigeration. Back then, audiences were a lot easier. It probably would have been more impressive if it hadn't been done up at the North Pole.
In 1868, the tape measure was invented. Suddenly, our country had a new ruler.
On this date in 1881 that William Bonney Jr., alias Billy the Kid, was reportedly shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. The sheriff's final words to him? "Here's looking at you, Kid!"
In 1950, the Distinguished Flying Cross was presented for the very first time. Up until that time, it was undistinguished.
On this date in 1951, Citation became the first race horse to win $1 million. It was during a very lucky hand of Queens Wild poker. The even more amazing part, he had bought the lottery tickets all by himself!
In 1976, Jimmy Carter became the official Democratic nominee for president. And the 15% mortgage rate was born.
On this date in 1978, the cheese-eating record was set when Peter Dowdeswell ate a pound of hard cheddar in 73 seconds
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