Wow Friday already, it would seem like we were just mentioning Monday. Time flies, for those off this weekend, enjoy it, it is supposed to be beautiful. On this day in history... 1960 - Longest speech in UN history (4 hrs, 29 mins, by Fidel Castro) 1941 - Nazis slaughter about 34,000 Jews of Kiev. 1914 - Federal Trade Commission formed to regulate interstate commerce 1890 - US stops minting $1 & $3 gold coin & 3 cent piece. 1789 - Thomas Jefferson appointed 1st US Sec of State; John Jay becomes 1st US Chief Justice. Famous Birthdays on this date... Serena Williams, 32, Tennis star who won every major tournament, and became the oldest number-one champion ever in 2013. James Caviezel, 45, He portrayed Jesus in The Passion of the Christ in 2004, and starred in the WWII epic film, The Thin Red Line. His other films include Frequency, The Count of Monte Cristo, and Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius. Luke Korns, 17, YouTube sensation and aspiring film director known for his channel UncleKornicob where he posts videos about relationships as well as prank videos to name a few. Linda Hamilton, 57, She gained widespread recognition for portraying waitress-turned-warrior Sarah Connor in the Terminator film franchise. From 1987 to 1989, she played Catherine Chandler in Beauty and the Beast. Famous Deaths on this date... 2010 - Gloria Stuart, American actress dies from respiratory failure at 100. 2008 - Paul Newman, American actor (b. 1925). 1902 - Levi Strauss, American clothing manufacturer (b. 1829) Todays quote of the day is Marriage, My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me. ~ Winston Churchilln
Posted on: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:25:00 +0000
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