ON THIS DAY
It was on this date in 1813 that the cartoon version of Uncle Sam first appeared in the New York Post. It was supposedly modeled after a guy named Sam Wilson. Gee, we were that close to having it be Uncle Wilson.
We could have ended up with a volleyball being the symbol for our country.
You know, you always hear about "Uncle Sam," but you never hear anything about Aunt Frita, do ya?
I believe he was taking part in a pancake breakfast.
He won a "Who Looks Like Colonel Sanders?" contest.
I believe it was in a singles ad.
In 1822, Brazil declared its independence from Portugal. The interesting thing is that they removed their connections using hot wax.
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 its debut on television. Yep, it's only been around 33 years. Seems so much longer, like it's always been there. You know, for as much time as we spend together, I feel like I should at least get it a card or something.
On this date in 1988, Vice President George Bush startled an American Legion audience in Louisville, KY, by referring to September 7th as Pearl Harbor Day. Apparently, it runs in the family.
We could have ended up with a volleyball being the symbol for our country.
You know, you always hear about "Uncle Sam," but you never hear anything about Aunt Frita, do ya?
I believe he was taking part in a pancake breakfast.
He won a "Who Looks Like Colonel Sanders?" contest.
I believe it was in a singles ad.
In 1822, Brazil declared its independence from Portugal. The interesting thing is that they removed their connections using hot wax.
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 its debut on television. Yep, it's only been around 33 years. Seems so much longer, like it's always been there. You know, for as much time as we spend together, I feel like I should at least get it a card or something.
On this date in 1988, Vice President George Bush startled an American Legion audience in Louisville, KY, by referring to September 7th as Pearl Harbor Day. Apparently, it runs in the family.
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