ON THIS DATE

On this date in 1666, the "Great London Fire" took place... although, it doesn't say here where it was...

In 1789, the U.S. Treasury Department was established by Congress so they would have something to over-extend.
They're the ones who are in charge of money when our government has it.
I believe they're in the Bahamas these days.
The Treasury Department was established by Congress, to be in charge of the money we didn't have.

On this date in 1901, Teddy Roosevelt made his speech in which he suggested, "Speak softly but carry a big stick!"
Today, he would probably include the condition, "but not a selfie stick."
He was responding to a question from Elmer Fudd, who wanted to know how to finally catch that wascally wabbit.
I've also have used that approach when asking for a raise or trying to get fired.
It's basically what people do today if they know Andy Dick is in the area. You just never know.

In 1936, the first transatlantic round-trip air flight took place. It was also the day of the first transatlantic misplaced luggage incident.

On this date in 1945, that Japan surrendered to the United States. The only condition was that they would quit fighting if we let them dominate the auto industry... and the rest is history.

In 1981, the United States officially recognized Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia... three of the lesser known Kardashian relatives.

On this date in 1985, the wreckage of the Titanic was discovered off Newfoundland. And a movie was born.

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