Happy Belated Anniversary Teri! I buy flowers at the ShopRite Floral dept. they are beautiful.. Enjoy the roses and many more anniversaries.. :)

That was a very sweet thing for your husband to do. He must have been very tired and still made the effort to do something nice for you. Congratulations on your anniversary and best wishes for many more.

My hubby is incredible. He works 65 hours a week and then today he spent the day in the kitchen making dinners for the week. He just told me the stuff he made and put in containers in the fridge. As wonderful as it is, it kind of bums me out, too. I became disabled 2 years ago and I have very little use of my hands. You should see how long it takes me to type! Anyway, cooking is difficult because I drop everything. But instead of complaining that there is nothing to eat he does something like this. Is there another man on the planet like him? I doubt it.

sorry that I somehow seem to have highjacked the history thread:rolleyes:

Monday~June 23, 2008
 

Today is Monday, June 23, the 174th day of 2008. There are 191 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On June 23, 1868, Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for his "Type-Writer."
On this date:
In 1757, forces of the East India Co. led by Robert Clive defeated troops loyal to the provincial governor of Bengal in the Battle of Plassey, which effectively marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India.
In 1836, Congress approved the Deposit Act, which contained a provision for turning over surplus federal revenue to the states.
In 1931, aviators Wiley Post and Harold Gatty took off from New York on a round-the-world flight that lasted eight days and 15 hours.
In 1938, the Civil Aeronautics Authority was established.
In 1947, the Senate joined the House in overriding President Truman's veto of the Taft-Hartley Act, designed to limit the power of organized labor.
In 1956, Gamal Abdel Nasser was elected president of Egypt.
In 1967, President Johnson and Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin held the first of two meetings at Glassboro State College in New Jersey.
In 1969, Warren E. Burger was sworn in as chief justice by the man he was succeeding, Earl Warren.
In 1972, President Nixon and White House chief of staff H.R. Haldeman discussed a plan to use the CIA to obstruct the FBI's Watergate investigation. (Revelation of the tape recording of this conversation sparked Nixon's resignation in 1974.)
In 1985, all 329 people aboard an Air-India Boeing 747 were killed when the plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Ireland, after a bomb on board exploded.
Ten years ago: President Clinton said the reported discovery of traces of deadly nerve gas on an Iraqi missile warhead gave the United States new ammunition to maintain tough U.N. sanctions against the Baghdad government.
Five years ago: A divided Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, allowed the nation's colleges and universities to select students based in part on race. The Supreme Court said the government could require public libraries to equip computers with anti-pornography filters. Democrat Howard Dean formally announced his presidential campaign. Maynard Jackson Jr., the first black mayor of Atlanta, died in Washington, D.C., at age 65.
One year ago: Searchers in Summit County, Ohio, found the body of Jessie Davis, a missing 26-year-old pregnant woman. (Bobby Cutts Jr., a former Canton police officer who was the father of Davis' unborn child, was later convicted of murder and aggravated murder and sentenced to 57 years to life in prison.)
Today's Birthdays: Singer Diana Trask is 68. Musical conductor James Levine is 65. Rhythm-and-blues singer Rosetta Hightower (The Orlons) is 64. Actor Ted Shackelford is 62. Actor Bryan Brown is 61. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is 60. "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson is 52. Actress Frances McDormand is 51. Rock musician Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth) is 46. Actor Paul La Greca is 46. Rhythm-and-blues singer Chico DeBarge is 38. Actress Selma Blair is 36. Rock singer KT Tunstall is 33. Rhythm-and-blues singer Virgo Williams (Ghostowns DJs) is 33. Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz is 31. Rock singer Duffy is 24. Country singer Katie Armiger is 17.
Thought for Today: "One today is worth two tomorrows." — Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790).

June 24th
 

1997: Report explains Roswell sightings
The United States Air Force released a report today on the 1947 'Roswell Incident,' in which a flying disc had reportedly crashed near Roswell, New Mexico. The report, in response to witnesses that claimed to see the military recovering alien bodies, stated that the bodies were actually life-sized dummies.

"Just as sightings of squids and whales once spawned tales of sea monsters, the Air Force says, the shadowy doings of brave fliers, high-altitude balloons, lifelike crash dummies and saucerlike craft were glimpsed and embellished into false evidence of aliens," reported the Syracuse Herald Journal on June 25, 1997. "Dummies were routinely dropped from balloons to test parachutes and were sometimes lost in the desert and disfigured in suggestive ways, their hands often missing a finger. A distinguishing characteristic of the aliens supposedly sighted near Roswell, the report notes, is four fingers."

NOTE: The report did not convince those who witnessed the Roswell incident, as they quickly pointed out that the parachute tests occurred years after the sightings. While the Air Force stated there was no other explanation, believers continued to voice their opinion that the report was part of a government cover-up.

1975: Jetliner crashes at JFK Airport
"An Eastern Airlines 727 jetliner coming in for a landing in a thunderstorm crashed and burned just short of Kennedy airport Tuesday, killing more than 100 persons aboard," informed the Florence Morning News on June 25, 1975. "At least two eyewitnesses reported seeing lightning strike the aircraft just before it tore through three landing approach light stanchions and plowed into an area of parkland north of the airport. As it skidded along the ground, the big airliner spun across heavily traveled Rockaway Boulevard, but did not strike any vehicles. Then it flipped upside down."NOTE: Official reports after the accident did not mention lightning as the probable cause. Instead, a high descent rate due to strong winds was thought to have caused the crash, which left 113 people dead.

1957: Court rules obscenity not protected by First Amendment
The United States Supreme Court ruled today that obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution, which guarantees free speech and freedom of the press. "The law was attacked by Samuel Roth, New York publisher, who was convicted of sending obscene literature through the mails and got five years' imprisonment and $5,000 fine," explained The Greeley Daily Tribune on June 24, 1957. "The statute involved in the Roth case makes unlawful the mailing of 'every obscene, lewd, lascivious or filthy book, pamphlet, picture, paper, letter, writing, print or other publication of an indecent character.'" NOTE: In 1973, another Supreme Court case led to the creation of the Miller test, which defines when materials are considered obscene.

1908: Grover Cleveland dies
Former U.S. President Grover Cleveland died of heart failure today at his home in Princeton, New Jersey. On June 26, 1908, the Bedford Gazette published a message to the American people from President Theodore Roosevelt. "In [Cleveland's] death the nation has been deprived of one of its greatest citizens," read the message. "As mayor of his city, as governor of his state, and twice as President, he showed signal power as an administrator, coupled with entire devotion to the country's good and a courage that quailed before no hostility when once he was convinced where his duty lay."

Today June 25th
 

1950: North Korea invades South Korea
Armed forces from Communist North Korea invaded the American-supported republic of South Korea today when they crossed the 38th parallel, the boundary that divides the zones. It was unclear at first whether the United States would take direct military action to defend the nation. However, South Korean Ambassador John Myun Chang said during a conference at the State Department, "I don't think the United States will abandon us."

"The extent and purpose of the attacks remained unclear for hours after the first fragmentary reports of the invasion were received," reported The Cedar Rapids Gazette on June 25, 1950. "But shortly after noon, the Communists' radio at Pyongyang, the Northern capital, said that war had been declared effective at 11 a.m."

NOTE: Two days after the invasion, President Truman authorized the use of American forces to aid South Korea. The June 25 attacks marked the beginning of the Korean War, a conflict that lasted until 1953.

1981: Male-only draft registration declared constitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court declared today that Congress has the constitutional power to exclude women when authorizing a military draft registration. "Women's groups had cautioned that the outcome of the case would have significant impact on the legal future of equality between the sexes," informed the European Stars And Stripes on June 26, 1981. "But [Justice] Rehnquist said, 'This case is quite different from several of the gender-based discrimination cases we have considered.' He said Congress' deliberation 'clearly establishes that the decision to exempt women from registration was not the accidental byproduct of a traditional way of thinking about women.'"

1971: Titian artwork sells for more than $4 million
A 400-year-old painting by Italian artist Titian sold for $4,032,000 today at Christie's auction house in London. The masterpiece, called "The Death of Actaeon," was sold to American art dealer Julius Weitzner. At the time, it was the second highest price paid for a painting. "Only Velasquez's 'Juan de Parreja,' auctioned here last November to New York dealer Alec Wildenstein for $5,604,000, has carried a higher price tag, but Weitzner shrugged: 'The bids were so low – I thought they would go higher,'" explained The Odessa American on June 26, 1971. NOTE: The most expensive art sold to date is Jackson Pollock’s No. 5, for $140 million in 2006.

1951: CBS airs first color telecast
Seven sponsors paid $1,000 each for a one-minute ad today on the first commercial color television show. The historic program was transmitted by the Columbia Broadcasting System after the company won a battle against RCA-Victor in the Supreme Court. While color television sets were generally not available yet, it was estimated that about 40,000 people saw the first color program. "CBS said there are at least 1,000 sets in the New York area alone that have been home-built or home-converted for color broadcasts. CBS estimated that for the big premiere an average of 10 persons watch each of those sets," reported the Long Beach Press-Telegram on June 26, 1951.

1876: Custer is defeated at Little Bighorn
Lt. Col. George A. Custer and the 7th Calvary were annihilated by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians today during the Battle of Little Bighorn in the Montana Territory. "From the reports which have come to hand, it appears that, after assigning Major Reno with seven companies to attack the lower part of the Indian camp, and stationing three companies in reserve, Gen. Custer placed himself at the head of five companies – about 300 men – and dashed into a nest of three or four thousand Sioux warriors, the same men who, under Sitting Bull, recently defeated Gen. Crook on Rosebud Creek," explained The Decatur Republican on July 13, 1876. While Custer was respected for his military experience, a Chicago Tribune reporter called him "reckless, hasty and impulsive" in 1876.

I can remember watching my first color TV program when I was in the 4th grade. I went to a friend's house and we watched Cinderella and it was so beautiful! I've never seen that program since. It ended up that we were the first in our neighborhood to have a color TV. That was quite the thing back then!!!!

My parents would not let us watch! It was going to ruin our eyes.:yelrotflmao:

Was the Cinderella that you saw Diana the one with Leslie Ann Warren in it and they were dancing and singing? I loved that show, but I've only seen it twice and it was beautiful too.

1963: Kennedy gives 'I am a Berliner' speech
U.S. President John F. Kennedy delivered a speech in West Berlin today criticizing communism and the construction of the Berlin wall. The speech contained his famous quote, "Ich bin ein Berliner" - "I am a Berliner."

"They waved American Flags, rhythmically chanted 'Ken-ne-dy, Ken-ne-dy' and showered the president with confetti during his tour that included two stops at the Reds' anti refugee wall," reported The Modesto Bee and News-Herald on June 27, 1963. "Germans were particularly pleased by Kennedy's City Hall statement: 'All free men wherever they live are citizens of this city and therefore as a free man I am proud to say: Ich bin ein Berliner (I am a Berliner).'''

NOTE: Although newspapers at the time translated Kennedy's quote just as the president had intended, there has been some disagreement around what was actually said. There is a German pastry named a Berliner Pfannkuchen, also referred to as a Berliner. Because of this, some Americans believe that Kennedy may have made a language slip-up and really said, "I am a jelly doughnut."

1979: Muhammad Ali retires
Muhammad Ali, one of the most famous African American prize fighters in history, retired from boxing today. "Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, saying he's no longer willing 'to kill myself training for 15 rounds,' confirmed Tuesday that he sent a letter to the World Boxing Association resigning his title, effective immediately. 'Everybody gets old, you can't go on like years ago,' Ali said by telephone from his Los Angeles home," relayed The Frederick Post on June 27, 1979. NOTE: During his boxing career, Ali won the world heavyweight title three times over a 15-year span.

1974: First bar code reader scans chewing gum
The first retail product with a UPC bar code symbol was sold today. "Twenty-five years ago, on June 26, 1974, at 8:01 a.m. in a Marsh supermarket in Troy, Ohio, a consumer named Clyde Dawson purchased a package of Wrigley's chewing gum. And for the first time, a laser beam in an NCR checkout terminal 'read' a universal product code on the package and automatically rang up his purchase. It was the world's first bar code scanning in an actual supermarket. It was the beginning of a new era," reported the Syracuse Herald Journal on June 23, 1999. NOTE: When the UPC codes were first introduced in stores, some consumer groups saw it as a threat.

1948: Airlifts to Berlin begin
The Western Allies began airlifting food and other supplies into Berlin today. In an effort to force the Allies to abandon West Berlin, the Soviet Union had organized a land and water blockade around the city. An article on June 27, 1948 in The Charleston Daily Mail explained, "The Americans flew in powdered and canned milk and promised Army 'C' rations for civilians in the Russian siege of Berlin Saturday. A Flying Fortress brought medical supplies in the first of several such flights to bring in vitally needed goods to keep the city's economy going." NOTE: The blockade was lifted in May of 1949, but the airlifts continued through September.

1945: United Nations Charter is signed
The United Nations Charter, which established the international peace organization, was signed today in San Francisco. "With great issues of war and peace hanging on their pen strokes, delegates of 50 countries went to a flag-draped conference auditorium today to sign the new United Nations charter, and then hear President Truman make his first major address on American foreign policy. A triumphant meeting of the United Nations conference - its last working session - last night approved the final version of the charter," reported the Charleston Daily Mail on June 26, 1945.

I use to watch Cinderella with Lesley Ann Warren every year I loved it, it was my favorite. My friends and I use to put on plays and take turns being cinderella. lol oh the innocence of being young.. lol

Thanks Michelle, some of the history makings I remember as if it was yesterday.

June 27
 

1950: Truman sends troops to Korea
U.S. President Harry S. Truman sent American troops to support South Korea today, two days after it was invade by North Korea. When 15 other U.N. member nations joined in supporting South Korea, Truman appointed Gen. Douglas MacArthur as the commander of the U.N. forces.

"American planes and warships were dispatched Tuesday to the aid of South Korea," reported the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin on June 27, 1950. "In Tokyo, Gen. MacArthur's headquarters reported American fighters have already shot down four Communist-manned North Korean planes. The first task of the U.S. planes was said to be bomb all towns captured by North Korean troops. The South Koreans were reliably reported to have hurled back the Communist invaders to a point 20 miles from Seoul, the capital."

NOTE: The war lasted more than three years, with an armistice agreement signed on July 27, 1953.

1995: Atlantis heads to space station
NASA launched Atlantis today, sending the space shuttle off to the Russian space station Mir and marking the first U.S. and Russian docking mission in 20 years. "Atlantis will bring back American astronaut Norman Thagard and two cosmonauts, who have been aboard Mir since March 16, and drop off two Russians to take control of the station. The 100-ton shuttle and the 123-ton station will be joined for five days while their crews conduct experiments to see how Thagard and his crewmates fared physically during their stay in space," reported the Syracuse Herald Journal on June 28, 1995.

1985: Route 66 is decommissioned
Route 66, one of the original federal highways, was officially removed from the U.S. Highway System today. "Route 66 - the 2,200-mile highway immortalized in song, novel and television - is officially history, having fallen victim to the nation's interstate highway system. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials on Thursday decertified the 59-year-old road, and also voted to remove Route 66 highway signs," reported The Daily Intelligencer on June 30, 1985. "Most of the road followed a wilderness path that was forged in 1857 by a caravan of camels commanded by U.S. Navy Lt. Edward Beale. Wagon trains, then cattlemen and finally cars and trucks followed."

1957: Hurricane Audrey kills 500
Hurricane Audrey struck Louisiana and Texas today, killing around 500 people. Cameron, a settlement along Louisiana's Gulf Coast, was hit hard by the storm. On July 3, 1957, The Sheboygan Press described Cameron as a "ghost town." "Stories of Cameron survivors for the first time pin-pointed the magnitude of Louisiana's worst catastrophe of the century. Death estimates now reach 500 and property damage uncounted tens of millions of dollars," wrote the paper. For more information about Audrey, as well as other deadly hurricanes,

1918: Draft numbers are chosen
The United States military began its second national draft lottery for World War I today. "Drawing of the draft numbers for America's class of 1918 was completed in two hours today when 1200 numbered pellets were drawn from the bowl in the Senate office building, giving every man who has become 21 years since the first registration his place in the selective service. The first number drawn from the bowl was 246 and the last was 225," wrote the Clearfield Progress on June 27, 1918.

I don't know who was in it. I was only in the 4th grade about 10 years old. They did sing and dance and I remember that Cinderella's dress was so beautiful!

The Route 66 isn't too far from us but we've never been on it that I can remember. In the Joplin Mall it's decorated with a Route 66 theme and it's really cute. The route cuts across the bottom of the southeast corner of Kansas. I read that a few of the characters from the movie "Cars" is based on people who live around in that area!

You were still a baby then weren't you????....LOL.

Yep, but I think that some of the old highway is still used. I checked and it's called Historic Route 66 and you can still travel on some of it!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_66