The words are from a movie script of the same name as today.
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Always thought this was an amazing coincidence.....
1826, 2nd & 3rd presidents-John Adams & Thomas Jefferson die.
1826, 2nd & 3rd presidents-John Adams & Thomas Jefferson die.
If you figure they were in their mid 20's on July 4th 1776 and they passed in 1826 that is 50 years after the Declaration of Independence. They both lived a long life for those days.
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were the mid 20's in 1776 protesting against the government really all that much different than the mid 20's protesting today ?
By 1826 there had been about 10 presidents. 2 of them, who were also central in the Continental Congress, both passed on the same day in far parts of the country. The 4th of July at that.
Have always found this interesting. They had flaws, but we might not have had a country without these kinds of guys.
Interesting trivia and not today but it kind of ties into the news right now. "The Star Spangled Banner", was first played in a sports event at the 1918 World Series. During WWI and the Spanish Flu Pandemic (People protested against wearing masks then too), we never change.
Have always found this interesting. They had flaws, but we might not have had a country without these kinds of guys.
Interesting trivia and not today but it kind of ties into the news right now. "The Star Spangled Banner", was first played in a sports event at the 1918 World Series. During WWI and the Spanish Flu Pandemic (People protested against wearing masks then too), we never change.
I would not go that far. It is a lot different today.
Jefferson was 33 when he alone wrote the Declaration of Independence ( it was of course edited by committee, which he hated, and many passages removed including a very verbose passage condemning slavery. In fact Jefferson tried five different times in his political career to emancipate the slaves but could not get it done. He knew one day it would happen--it took 86 years before Lincoln was able to do it after 3 years into a bloody civil war to keep the union together )
Adams was 40 and Franklin was 70 years old July 4th 1776. Most signers were in their 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's. Only two were in their 20's
Adams was 40 and Franklin was 70 years old July 4th 1776. Most signers were in their 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's. Only two were in their 20's
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7-7-40. Richard Starkey was born. For those not in the know, he is better known as Ringo Starr.
A dark day in New Zealand July 10
French agents sink the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior in Auckland Harbour
nzhistory.govt.nz
www.greenpeace.org
A lot of Kiwis still haven't forgiven the French for this act of terrorism on our soil.
After this event even more people took an anti nuclear stance
To this day NZ is nuclear free. No nuclear powered vessels are allowed in our territorial waters
French agents sink the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior in Auckland Harbour
<em>Rainbow Warrior</em> sunk by French secret agents
A crew member died when French secret agents mined the Greenpeace vessel Rainbow Warrior in Waitematā Harbour, Auckland.
The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior - Greenpeace Aotearoa
The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior. In 1985, French secret service agents planted two bombs and sank the Rainbow Warrior. An instance of responding to peaceful protest with deadly force.
www.greenpeace.org
A lot of Kiwis still haven't forgiven the French for this act of terrorism on our soil.
After this event even more people took an anti nuclear stance
To this day NZ is nuclear free. No nuclear powered vessels are allowed in our territorial waters
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1962July 09
Bob Dylan records “Blowin’ In The Wind”
There is space for some new verses.
Bob Dylan records “Blowin’ In The Wind”
There is space for some new verses.
I was in Catholic school at that time, 2nd and 3rd grade and I remember the nuns teaching us to sing that song. The same nuns would yank us by the tie if we misbehaved and got out of line. Nonetheless, looking back they were kind of socially advanced for the day.
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The hotest temperature on the globe was recorded on July 10, 1913, in Death Valley at 134º F
www.ncei.noaa.gov
Of course, the method of recording such things in 1913 was rustic and there are some scientists who have tried to debunk the record.
www.reviewjournal.com
The hotest temperature on the globe was recorded on July 10, 1913, in Death Valley at 134º F
On This Day: Earth’s Hottest Temperature
On July 10, 1913, Greenland Ranch in Death Valley observed the hottest surface air temperature ever recorded on Earth.
Of course, the method of recording such things in 1913 was rustic and there are some scientists who have tried to debunk the record.
Death Valley’s heat record, set in 1913 at 134 degrees, comes under fire
A new analysis of a 103-year-old weather observation is throwing cold water on Death Valley National Park’s claim to the world record for heat.
www.reviewjournal.com
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July 10, 1925 the Scopes Trial begins. John Scopes was on trial in Tennessee for teaching evolution, a violation of the Butler Law in Tennessee. Scopes would be found guilty and ordered to pay $100.
The law would remain in place till 1967.
In 1968 – In Epperson v. Arkansas, the Supreme Court strikes down an Arkansas law banning the teaching of evolution.
The law would remain in place till 1967.
In 1968 – In Epperson v. Arkansas, the Supreme Court strikes down an Arkansas law banning the teaching of evolution.
I remember watching that match, it was very emotional.
Today in History - July 11, 1804
Aaron Burr slayed Alexander Hamilton in a Duel
www.history.com
Coincidently, @Philpug and I watched Hamilton on TV last night.
Aaron Burr slayed Alexander Hamilton in a Duel
Aaron Burr slays Alexander Hamilton in duel | July 11, 1804 | HISTORY
In one of the most famous duels in American history, Vice President Aaron Burr fatally shoots his long-time political antagonist Alexander Hamilton near Weehawken, New Jersey.
www.history.com
Coincidently, @Philpug and I watched Hamilton on TV last night.
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Live Aid happened today in 1985.
I rolled into Reno 10 years ago.
I rolled into Reno 10 years ago.
