BS: Noteworthy Historical Anniversaries

Subject: BS: Noteworthy Historical Anniversaries
From: Amos
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 10:16 AM

Some noteworthy events from our communal past which occurred on Jun 6/7:

570 - Birth of Muhammed.

It is almost impossible to imagine what the world might have become without him.

1099 - First Crusade reaches the walls of Jerusalem.
Hmmmm. Maybe it wasn't a good idea.

1776 - Continental Congress delegate Richard Henry Lee of Virginia
moved for a resolution "That these United Colonies are, and of right
ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from
all allegiance to the British Crown . . ."

Not the sort of thing to forget. How often does something of such import happen?


A

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: Sttaw Legend
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 10:29 AM

1998 - Little Johnny found out he was not getting a bike for his   
       birthday

Little Johnny asked for a 10-speed bicycle. His father said, "Son, we'd give you one, but the mortgage on this house is £80,000 and your
mother just lost her job. There's no way we can afford it."
The next day the father saw Little Johnny heading out
the front door with a suitcase. So he asked, "Son,where are you going?

Little Johnny told him, "I was walking past your room last night and I heard you tell mom you were pulling out. Then I heard her tell you to wait because she was coming too. And I'll be damned if I'm staying here by myself with an £80,000 mortgage and no fu * king
bike!"

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: Amos
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 10:35 AM

Straw Legend:

Is there something in your peculiar sense of humor that makes you think that story was appropriate to the topic of this thread? Or is disassocation a kind of cult characteristic where you come from? Or, are you just amused by trashing others' communications?

A

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: Sttaw Legend
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 10:57 AM

Amos,

It may not have been noteworthy to you but it meant a lot to Little Johnny.

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 05:56 PM

LOL! Americans, hey? Think they're the centre of the f*cking universe.

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: Amos
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 06:06 PM

A lot of assholes have that problem, regardless of their location.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: greg stephens
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 06:48 PM

I have to say, "Americans,eh?" as well. Amos, that was what in England we call a joke. OK, we live in a pathetically small countrry, we all drink too much beer, and we dont pray enough, but what the hell?
The Crusades were fairly obvious werent they? Muhammed's lot conquered the world like a knife through butter, then some of the lads fought back. Such is history. It wasnt nice, but it makes a kind of sense.

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: Amos
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 07:33 PM

Oh. I see. Sorry I missed the humor.

I didn't mean to step on any toes by including the anniversary of our first resolution to be independent of the Tory crown. I just thought we should be reminded that we have stood up for liberty from authoritarian regimes once before and thus demonstrated we're capable of it.

A

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: Amergin
Date: 07 Jun 04 - 07:55 PM

Well, Greg and Straw Legend...I thought that this was suppose to be a historical thread...not a lame joke make myself look like an english arse thread...

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: Sttaw Legend
Date: 08 Jun 04 - 03:39 AM

Amergin, pull your neck in, have another sip of gin, and read the title properly "Noteworthy Histerical Anniversaries"

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: Teribus
Date: 08 Jun 04 - 04:34 AM

Straw Legend - I thought it was funny

Oh, by the bye, Amos, "the Tory crown" ??? You are missing some important features with regard to Britians Monarchy, the Hanoverians were brought in, as alternative replacements for the Stuarts (All time historical tossers), to make sure that the monarchy stayed out of politics and meddling in the affairs of the country.

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: Amos
Date: 08 Jun 04 - 08:28 AM

Interesting aspect, Teribus and certainly one I was ignorant of, I'm sure. Thanks.

A

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: Peace
Date: 08 Jun 04 - 11:22 PM

True, Amos. And the American Revolution led to the French Revolution. Neat thread.

Churchill's address to the RAF: "Never in the history of human conflict has so much been owed by so many to so few." Of course, I love Churchill's wit and way with words. Damn near anything that man said sounds good.

BM

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: Bill D
Date: 08 Jun 04 - 11:39 PM

durn good thing it wasn't MY thread topic that was "joked" out of its orbit on the 2nd post. I doubt I'd have been so clever as Amos in my response. There is such a thing as respect for others attempts to conduct a topic, no matter WHAT your ethnic background.

To the anonymous "guest"...what in the everloving HELL does being an American have to do with objecting to being rudely interrupted? Do you walk into a conversation at a party and throw a rude joke at whoever is talking and then get huffy and attack their origins if they object?
....yes, I suppose you do.....

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: mack/misophist
Date: 08 Jun 04 - 11:49 PM

Back on the subject: In 1492 Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain finally won the age old war with the Moors, celebrating by expelling the Jews from the country. Stupid move.. Less well known is the fact that an Italian adventurer mounted an exploratory fleet from the port of Palos.

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: Amos
Date: 09 Jun 04 - 12:08 AM

Oh, those whacky Royals. Sending that Columbo fellow out to search for gold or spices or whatever. And LOOK what a mess...I suspect if they had integrated the Jews of Spain, and given them senior posts at the National Treasury to run just as they were about to tap into all that heathen gold, they could have remained a major international power.

A

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 09 Jun 04 - 01:00 AM

Hey, Amos, I did a search on historical events and "June 8" and came up with this odd list at http://www.historyorb.com/today/yesterdaysevents.php

It starts:

0065 - Jews revolt against Rome, capturing fortress of Antonia in Jerusalem
0068 - Rome Senate accepts emperor Galba
0452 - Italy invaded by Attila the Hun
0536 - St Silverius begins his reign as Catholic Pope
0570 - Religion of Islam (submission) founded in Mecca
0793 - Vikings plunder St Cuthbert convent Lindisfarne
0979 - Louis V de Luie, crowned King of France
1551 - Pope Julius III excommunicates Duke Ottario Farnese of Parma
1624 - Earthquake strikes Peru
1632 - Prince Frederik Henry conquerors Sittard
1663 - Battle at Amegical: English and Portugese fleet beats Spanish
1694 - English troop landing at Brest attack (300 killed)
1761 - British fleet occupies Belle Britain
1783 - Laki Volcano in southern Iceland begins 8-month eruption
1786 - Commercially made ice cream 1st advertised (Mr Hall, NYC)
1815 - 39 German states unite under Act of Confederation
1824 - Washing machine patented by Noah Cushing of Quebec
1829 - 1st UK municipal swimming pool outside of London, opens in Liverpool
1834 - HMS Beagle sails from Port Famine to Cape Turn
1846 - Battle at Gwanga: British troops beat Bantu
1856 - Pitcairn Islanders arrive on Norfolk Island
1861 - People of Tennessee vote to succeed from Union
1861 - US Sanitary Commission is given executive approval
1862 - Valley Campaign-Battle of Cross Keys, Virginia
1865 - Tristanderl und Zusholde, premieres
1869 - Ives W McGaffey of Chicago patents 1st vacuum cleaner (it sucks)
1872 - Congress endorses penny post card
1878 - 12th Belmont: L Hughes aboard Duke of Magenta wins in 2:43«
1882 - 16th Belmont: Jim McLaughlin aboard Forester wins in 2:43
1886 - 1st Civil Rights Act passes
1889 - Cable Cars begin service in LA
1889 - Start of Sherlock Holmes Adventure "Boscombe Valley Mystery" (BG)
1892 - Homer A Plessy refuses to go to segregated RR car (Plessy v Ferguson)
1896 - 1st car is stolen
1900 - Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of 6 Napoleons" (BG)
1911 - Belgium govt of Schollaert falls
1914 - 34.7øF (1.5øC) in De Bilt, Netherlands
1915 - 92øF (33.3øC) in De Bilt, Netherlands
1915 - William Jennings Bryan quits as Secretary of State
1917 - Walt Disney graduates from Benton High School

There's more, including Susan Lucci's loss of the daytime emmy and many horse race results.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: greg stephens
Date: 09 Jun 04 - 06:21 AM

I spend an inordinate amount of time writing to Mudcat praising and discussing American folk music, and talking to American friends. However, once in a while I reserve the right to giggle at Americans, just for a change. And they are more than welcome to giggle at me. I shall pray for you all.

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy HIstorical Anniversaries
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Jun 04 - 06:56 AM

They are a bit touchy at the moment cos they have lost the best president they ever had

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy Historical Anniversaries
From: mack/misophist
Date: 09 Jun 04 - 11:39 AM

Best? Ever? C'est rire!

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy Historical Anniversaries
From: Amos
Date: 09 Jun 04 - 12:10 PM

We're a bit touchy at the moment because our government is doing more to sink the Ship of State than all his predecessors combined.

The problem is not losing our best-ever President, but discovering our worst-ever Resident.

A

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy Historical Anniversaries
From: Abby Sale
Date: 09 Jun 04 - 06:32 PM

Oi! There's endless "Today in History" stuff around..eg, today (June 9) is "W-2 Day." That is, of course the anniversary of the start of US Withholding Tax in 1943.   I'm sure all you Brits will be celebrating Malvinas Day this comming Friday - it's one of the few National Holidays in Argentina.

But all that really counts is if there's an anniversary of something related to Folk Music. I happen to have a bit of a collection of such.

Eg, Happy Birthday to Mississippi bluesist Skip (Nehemiah) James b6/9/1902 in Bentonia MS (died Oct 3, 1969)

But not so happy that 6/9/1798 is the anniversary of the unsuccessful attack of Irish rebels on the town of Arklow. There may be a song about that rebellion. Or two. Or four.

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy Historical Anniversaries
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 09:55 AM

Today, June 10, is the birthday of both Howlin' Wolf and Frances Gumm.

In 1710, London's Mrs. Clements marketed the first paste-style mustard and only a hundred years later Tripoli declared war on the US.   

Harold MacMillan became the British PM, and John Diefenbacker was elected PM of Canada back in 1957. Exactly20 years later the first Apple II computer was shipped!

Make of these facts what you will, but to me a conspiracy is obvious.

(As an American, I've been embarassed by every President since, oh, Truman. As a human being, I've been embarassed since I was born.)

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy Historical Anniversaries
From: muppett
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 10:26 AM

On June 8th 2003, I moved into my present house.

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy Historical Anniversaries
From: el ted
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 10:31 AM

On the 8th of june 2004, I went for a bike ride through Welton woods with Gary and Andy.

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy Historical Anniversaries
From: Pooby
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 10:33 AM

Yesterday (6/9) was Donald Duck's 70th birthday -- and my father's 83rd. The two events are otherwise unrelated.

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy Historical Anniversaries
From: Abby Sale
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 11:32 AM

Rapaire: 1710...only a hundred years later Tripoli declared war on the US.

Actually, 1801. Now this minor difference is important if you're going to sing "High Barbary" to commemorate it.

Subject: RE: BS: Noteworthy Historical Anniversaries
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Jun 04 - 04:58 PM

1801!? Gad, it's even worse than I thought, since the Tripoli thing ended in 1805. Nope, definitely NOT a coincidence!