Sunday, October 31, 2010

It's ok to revisit your past - just don't bring a lot of luggage back with you.
Today in 1922, Benito Mussolini became the premier of Italy. Under his rule, Italy became a fascist state.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have any film.
Today in 1918, baseball Hall of Famer and Red Sox slugger Ted Williams was born in San Diego.

Friday, October 29, 2010

If you lined up all the cars in the world end to end, someone would still try and pass on the right.
Today in 1945, the first ballpoint pen went on sale - 57 years after it was patented!

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Today in 1886, the last rivet in the Statue of Liberty was installed, and it was dedicated in New York Harbor.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Today in 1929 was "Black Thursday," marking the beginning of the stock market crash.
CNN Breaking news - San Francisco Giants defeat Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 to win NL pennant, will face Texas Rangers in World Series.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Today in 1971, Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida - 16 years after Disneyland opened in California.
Today in 1971, Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida - 16 years after Disneyland opened in California.
CNN Breaking news - The Texas Rangers defeat New York Yankees 6-1 to earn 1st World Series berth in franchise history.

Friday, October 22, 2010

An authority is a person who can tell you more about something than you really care to know.
An authority is a person who can tell you more about something than you really care to know.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Today in 1917, Dizzy Gillespie, the father of jazz music, was born. His given name was John Birks Gillespie.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Although money can't buy happiness, it sure helps you choose your own misery.
Today in 1968, former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
E! News BREAKING:
Actor Tom Bosley, best known as iconic TV dad Mr. C on "Happy Days," dies of heart failure at 83
Today in 1960, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested during a nonviolent protest in Atlanta, GA.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Thursday, October 14, 2010

People who usually give advice are the worst people to get advice from.
Today in 1977, crooner Bing Crosby died of a heart attack in Madrid, Spain. He was 74.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Never argue with a fool. Someone watching may not be able to tell the difference.
Today in 1860, the first aerial photo in the US was taken from a hot air balloon over Boston.
This Day in History 1792: White House cornerstone laid. Go 2 www.history.com 4 more!

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Today in 1978 - Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols) arrested for murder of girlfriend Nancy Spungen, found dead of knife wounds. www.decadesilove.com
Conceited people never get anywhere, usually because they think they're already there.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Friday, October 8, 2010

Today in 1818, the first padded boxing gloves were used in a fight in England.
A clean conscience is a good pillow...(this was in my fortune cookie)

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you will never do.
Today in 1947, Harry S Truman delivered the first televised Presidential Address from the White House.
This Day in History 1947: First presidential speech on TV. Go 2 www.history.com 4 more!

Sunday, October 3, 2010

We often fear being rejected so much that we reject ourselves first before anyone else has the chance.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Today in 1869, famous pacifist Mahatma Gandhi as born. He would later lead India's struggle for independence.

Friday, October 1, 2010

If you can't laugh at yourself, you may be missing the joke of the century.
Today in 1890, Congress established Yosemite National Park. Now more than 3 million people visit each year.
This Day in History 1890: Yosemite National Park established. Go 2 www.history.com 4 more!