January 26, 2008


I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.
James A. Baldwin



"Oliver, my father used to say that a man can never outdo a woman when it comes to love and revenge."
— Gavin D'Amato (Danny DeVito), The War of the Roses (1989)



The hardest years in life are those between 10 and 70.
--U.S. actress Helen Hayes (1900--1993), at age 73.



MAJOR HISTORICAL EVENTS OF THE
20TH CENTURY
1962

1962
  • Malaysia Federation
  • Border War between China and India
  • Burundi Independent
  • Uganda Gains Independence
  • Adolf Eichman Guilty
  • Algeria Independent
  • Steel Prices Reduced
  • US Commits to Vietnam
  • Prayer Unconstitutional in School
  • Environment Movement
  • First Black at University of Mississpi
  • American in Space
  • Cuban Missile Crisis
  • Last Bendix Race
  • Telstar Broadcast
    • HISTORY CENTRAL


    The universe is full of magnificent things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.
    Eden Philpott



    PRESIDENTIAL TRIVIA
  • Andrew Jackson's favorite foods were wild turkey, partridge, venison, cheese, blackberries, and milk.
  • Andrew Jackson owned five horses: Same Peaches, Emily, Lady Nashville, Bolivia, and Truxton (a champion race horse) as well as other ponies.



    • The Arctic natives don't they eat penguin eggs - even if they are starving, why not?



    Ducking for apples - change one letter and it's the story of my life.



    Now is the winter of our discontent.



    Read my lips: no new taxes



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