ON THIS DAY
On this date in 1620, the Mayflower left England, bound for the New World with 102 Pilgrims.
Their goal was to try and reach the New World by Thanksgiving.
What they actually found wasn't a New World -- it was more like hardly used, with low miles.
Several months later, they were greeted by the local natives who said, "Hey there, Pilgrims!"
In 1716, the first lighthouse in the United States was turned on in Boston.
The year-round resident was expected to turn on the light every night, and of course, do a little light house keeping.
This amazing new invention allowed ships to actually see the rocks they were about to smash into.
On this date in 1813, "Uncle Sam" first appeared in the newspaper.
You know, you always hear about "Uncle Sam," but you never hear anything about Aunt Frita, do ya?
Yes, Uncle Sam first appeared in a newspaper, after winning a "Who Looks Like Colonel Sanders?" contest.
On this date in 1822, Brazil declared independence from Portugal. Rather than waxing for a long time, they pulled it off quickly so it didn't hurt.
In 1948, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands received her crown. The dentist warned her that if she didn't start brushing regularly, she'd have to get more.
On this date in 1948, synthetic rubber was used for the first time. Without it, we never would have been able to have the artificial flat tire.
In 1979, ESPN made it's cable debut. For as much time as we spend together, I feel like I should at least get it a card or something.
Their goal was to try and reach the New World by Thanksgiving.
What they actually found wasn't a New World -- it was more like hardly used, with low miles.
Several months later, they were greeted by the local natives who said, "Hey there, Pilgrims!"
In 1716, the first lighthouse in the United States was turned on in Boston.
The year-round resident was expected to turn on the light every night, and of course, do a little light house keeping.
This amazing new invention allowed ships to actually see the rocks they were about to smash into.
On this date in 1813, "Uncle Sam" first appeared in the newspaper.
You know, you always hear about "Uncle Sam," but you never hear anything about Aunt Frita, do ya?
Yes, Uncle Sam first appeared in a newspaper, after winning a "Who Looks Like Colonel Sanders?" contest.
On this date in 1822, Brazil declared independence from Portugal. Rather than waxing for a long time, they pulled it off quickly so it didn't hurt.
In 1948, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands received her crown. The dentist warned her that if she didn't start brushing regularly, she'd have to get more.
On this date in 1948, synthetic rubber was used for the first time. Without it, we never would have been able to have the artificial flat tire.
In 1979, ESPN made it's cable debut. For as much time as we spend together, I feel like I should at least get it a card or something.
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