ON THIS DAY
On this date in 1794 Sylvester Graham was born. He developed the Graham Cracker. Did you know that the food granola was originally called "granula" and was made of smashed-up rebaked Graham Crackers.
In 1811, Venezuela became the first South American country to declare its independence from Spain. Pretty brave thing to do when you're 4,000 miles away.
On this date in 1865, William Booth established the Salvation Army in London. If their name doesn't sound familiar, by the holiday season, it will ring a bell.
In 1946, the bikini made its debut at a fashion show in Paris, France.
It happened just as someone was reciting, "I see London, I see France, I see... WHOA!"
And somehow this isn't a national holiday.
God bless those pioneers who helped popularize it. However, the critics weren't kind. Reviews ranged from "Why even bother?" to "I've got hankies bigger than that!"
The first thing anyone said: "Uh, you forgot something!"
On this date in 1947 Larry Doby signed a contract with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first black player in baseball's American League. Yes, ironically, the American League team that could first say they weren't racist: the Cleveland Indians.
In 1971, the voting age was lowered to 18 (so we could share the blame) thanks to the 26th amendment. Or was it raised to 26 because of the 18th amendment? Well, one of those two things. Actually, the change in the law gave millions more Americans the opportunity to not vote but still whine about everything.
In 1811, Venezuela became the first South American country to declare its independence from Spain. Pretty brave thing to do when you're 4,000 miles away.
On this date in 1865, William Booth established the Salvation Army in London. If their name doesn't sound familiar, by the holiday season, it will ring a bell.
In 1946, the bikini made its debut at a fashion show in Paris, France.
It happened just as someone was reciting, "I see London, I see France, I see... WHOA!"
And somehow this isn't a national holiday.
God bless those pioneers who helped popularize it. However, the critics weren't kind. Reviews ranged from "Why even bother?" to "I've got hankies bigger than that!"
The first thing anyone said: "Uh, you forgot something!"
On this date in 1947 Larry Doby signed a contract with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first black player in baseball's American League. Yes, ironically, the American League team that could first say they weren't racist: the Cleveland Indians.
In 1971, the voting age was lowered to 18 (so we could share the blame) thanks to the 26th amendment. Or was it raised to 26 because of the 18th amendment? Well, one of those two things. Actually, the change in the law gave millions more Americans the opportunity to not vote but still whine about everything.
On this date in 2016 Edward Snowden gets a nod and wink from the FBI Director clearing the way for him to be Hillary Clinton's running mate. They both pledge to change America One Classified Email At A Time! :)
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