Time for the random Webster fact of the day! The industrial production of the VW Bug was partially the brainchild of none other than Adolf Hitler Bonus fact: During World War II, allied fighter pilots frequently observed glowing balls of moving fire while on combat missions over Europe. Named "foo fighters", there are a number of theories on the source of the fireballs, including UFOs and ball lightning. No explanation has ever been given Websters top "This day in history" picks: (August 21 is the 233th day of the year, 132 days remaining) 1770 – James Cook formally claims eastern Australia for Great Britain, naming it New South Wales 1957 – The Soviet Union successfully conducts a long-range test flight of the R-7 Semyorka, the first intercontinental ballistic missile 1992 – Ruby Ridge Standoff in Idaho Born on August 21: Usain Bolt (26): Record-breaking sprinter who became the first man to win six gold medals for sprinting in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic games Wilt Chamberlain (1936-1999): NBA superstar who personally scored 100 points in a single game Kenny Rogers (74): White-bearded country singer who sold over 100 million albums.
Posted on: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 07:35:30 +0000
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