Saturday, June 1, 2013
June 1st: Today in ...
... 1813, U.S. Navy Captain James Lawrence made his famous quote "Don't give up the ship!" The quote would eventually become the U.S. Navy motto, but contrary to popular belief it did not replace "In the Navy, you can sail the seven seas!"
Friday, May 31, 2013
May 31st: Today In ...
... 1043, Lady Godiva made her famous ride through the Coventry, England market or, as it is know today, an outing by Lindsay Lohan.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
May 30th: Today Is ...
... Indian Arrival Day in Trinidad! The day is commemorated by residents standing up and asking "What do you mean ARRIVAL?"
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
May 29th: Today In ...
... 1917, future U.S. President John F. Kennedy was born. No truth to the rumor a baby Marilyn Monroe sung "Happy Birthday" to him.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
May 28th: Today In ...
... 1961, the last trip of the legendary Orient Express was run. Passengers were once against disappointed that no one was murdered.
Monday, May 27, 2013
May 27th: Today In ...
... 1703, Peter the Great, Czar of Russia, founded the city of St. Petersburg executing anyone who asked which road went to Tampa.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
May 26th: Today In ...
... 1896, Nicholas II was coronated Czar of Russia two years after the death of his predecessor Alexander the Peacemaker. His coronation was attended by Ivan the Horrible and Mikael the Not-So-Bad-Once-You-Get-to-Know-Him.
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