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Today’s Quote Today’s Meme
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"Live in the
sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air." — Ralph Waldo
Emerson |
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Today’s Thoughts
A nice day.
The DOJ released a 120
page report that the Phoenix police department engages in a pattern of racial
discrimination against Black, Hispanic, and Native Americans. The report covers
2010-2022. Lots of changes are outlined. This is not news to anyone in AZ.
Hopefully the city and department will continue to work with the DOJ to correct
these horrific practices.
I started following
news and politics in 6th grade. My teacher had us reading the daily
paper and searching out specific articles for a scrapbook every week. We also
had to memorize all the US Department heads, the Supreme Court members, and our
local Colorado leaders. I continue to follow the news today. However I have
noticed that I am forgetting some important events and much of my chronology is
a little off. When asked about something from 20 years ago, I can easily go to
1980 or 2000. To help me out I’m adding a new reminder in the category below. I
hope it helps me.
1960 was 64 years ago…
§ American novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee was
published
§ Construction on the Aswan High Dam in Egypt began
§ First televise U.S. Presidential debate takes place between
Kennedy and Nixon
§ OPEC ( Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries ) is
formed
§ John F Kennedy wins presidential Election
§ President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the Civil Rights Act
of 1960 into law
§ Soviet missile shoots down the US U2 spy plane
§ United States announces that 3,500 American soldiers are
going to be sent to Vietnam
§ United States Supreme Court decides the Boynton v. Virginia
(Civil Rights) case
§ 100,000 Join "Ban The Bomb" Rally on April 18th
in London
Origin of common phrases
Upper hand
The phrase "upper hand" comes from
determining which team bats first in playground baseball games. Opposing team
captains would grasp a bat, starting at the bottom, and alternate their hands
until reaching the top. The player holding the bat at the top had the upper
hand.
Historic Events
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1520 – Pope Leo X
threatened to excommunicate Martin Luther in Exsurge Domine.
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1667 – The first
human blood transfusion was administered by Dr. Jean-Baptiste Denys.
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1936 – Arkansas is
admitted as the 25th US state.
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1934 – The Great
Smoky Mountains National Park was founded.
Birthdays with some quotes
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71 –
Xi Jinping, world leader 61 –
Helen Hunt, American actress 60 –
Courteney Cox, American actress “What
makes things exciting in life is to overcome your challenges and get creative
and think outside of the box.” 55 –
Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson Sr., American rapper and actor “Truth
is the ultimate power. When the truth comes around, all the lies have to run
and hide.” 54 –
Leah Remini, American actress and producer 51 –
Neil Patrick Harris, American actor and singer “I
regret not dancing more, just cutting loose on the dance floor. I still
admire those who don’t care much about what others think of them.” |
@78
– Alfred ‘Lash’ LaRue, American cowboy actor (d. 1996; emphysema) @64
– Waylon Jennings, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2002;
diabetes) “Honesty
is something you can’t wear out.” @52
– Harry Nilsson, American singer-songwriter (d. 1994; heart attack) “I
do believe that most men live lives of quiet desperation. For despair,
optimism is the only practical solution. Hope is practical. Because eliminate
that and it’s pretty scary. Hope at least gives you the option of living.” |
…The End for today…
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