migalyto
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I did not know that.
That's why I love this thread. You learn all kinds of things you did not know or have long forgotten!
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That's why I love this thread. You learn all kinds of things you did not know or have long forgotten!
How is that related to a history thread? While I have a pretty good normal sense of humor, that’s not humorous. Political maybe but not humorous
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That's why I love this thread. You learn all kinds of things you did not know or have long forgotten!
TLOC
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Today is Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The History of Today
1885 - Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" was published in the U.S. for the first time.
1930 - Pluto, the ninth planet in our solar system, was discovered.
1964 - "Any Wednesday" opened at the Music Box Theatre in New York City. The play established Gene Hackman as an actor.
1974 - KISS released their first album "KISS."
1977 - The space shuttle Enterprise went on its maiden "flight" sitting on top of a Boeing 747.
The History of Today
1885 - Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" was published in the U.S. for the first time.
1930 - Pluto, the ninth planet in our solar system, was discovered.
1964 - "Any Wednesday" opened at the Music Box Theatre in New York City. The play established Gene Hackman as an actor.
1974 - KISS released their first album "KISS."
1977 - The space shuttle Enterprise went on its maiden "flight" sitting on top of a Boeing 747.
michaeljoe
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My late uncle's class mate, his brother was one of the soldiers who helped raised that flag over Iwo Jima.
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migalyto
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RhB Michael
RhB Lokführer
Built by McDonnell Douglas right here in St. Louis.
migalyto
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Feb 21, 1995
Aviator Steve Fossett became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean in a balloon. It was the first of his many aviation records.
Aviator Steve Fossett became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean in a balloon. It was the first of his many aviation records.
TLOC
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Today is Saturday, February 21, 2026
The History of Today
1866 - Lucy B. Hobbs became the first woman to graduate from a dental school. The school was the Ohio College of Dental Surgery in Cincinnati.
1925 - The first issue of The New Yorker was published.
1947 - Edwin Land demonstrated the Polaroid Land Camera to the Optical Society of America in New York City. It was the first camera to take, develop and print a picture on photo paper all in 60 seconds. The photos were black and white.
2000 - David Letterman returned to his Late Night show about five weeks after having an emergency quintuple heart bypass operations
The History of Today
1866 - Lucy B. Hobbs became the first woman to graduate from a dental school. The school was the Ohio College of Dental Surgery in Cincinnati.
1925 - The first issue of The New Yorker was published.
1947 - Edwin Land demonstrated the Polaroid Land Camera to the Optical Society of America in New York City. It was the first camera to take, develop and print a picture on photo paper all in 60 seconds. The photos were black and white.
2000 - David Letterman returned to his Late Night show about five weeks after having an emergency quintuple heart bypass operations
migalyto
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Feb 22, 1980
On this day in 1980, the U.S. men's ice hockey team, a ragtag team of college players, defeated the Soviet Union's famed “Red Machine” during the Winter Olympics. Deemed the “Miracle on Ice,” the historic upset, which occurred in the midst of the tense Cold War, boosted morale among Americans.
On this day in 1980, the U.S. men's ice hockey team, a ragtag team of college players, defeated the Soviet Union's famed “Red Machine” during the Winter Olympics. Deemed the “Miracle on Ice,” the historic upset, which occurred in the midst of the tense Cold War, boosted morale among Americans.
michaeljoe
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2Tracks
Ol' School
Indeed, that is revolutionary!!!!
migalyto
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Feb 25, 1862
First Legal Tender Act of 1862 is passed by US Congress, authorizing the United States note (greenback) into circulation, the first fiat paper money that is legal tender in America.
First Legal Tender Act of 1862 is passed by US Congress, authorizing the United States note (greenback) into circulation, the first fiat paper money that is legal tender in America.
TLOC
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How is that related to a history thread? While I have a pretty good normal sense of humor, that’s not humorous. Political maybe but not humorous
migalyto
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migalyto
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Feb 28, 1827
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad became the first steam-operated railway in the United States to be chartered as a common carrier of freight and passengers.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad became the first steam-operated railway in the United States to be chartered as a common carrier of freight and passengers.
migalyto
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Feb 28, 1983
On this day in 1983, the U.S. tuned in to watch the finale of the long-running television series M*A*S*H. The show, set in South Korea, is told from the perspective of a surgeon who served in the Korean War. Though M*A*S*H started on a comedic note, it eventually grew more heavy and thoughtful, thus establishing the “dramedy” genre. The finale, “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,” remains the most-watched episode of scripted television in history, with 106 million people watching.
On this day in 1983, the U.S. tuned in to watch the finale of the long-running television series M*A*S*H. The show, set in South Korea, is told from the perspective of a surgeon who served in the Korean War. Though M*A*S*H started on a comedic note, it eventually grew more heavy and thoughtful, thus establishing the “dramedy” genre. The finale, “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,” remains the most-watched episode of scripted television in history, with 106 million people watching.
TLOC
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Today is Saturday, February 28, 2026
The History of Today
1827 - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad became the first railroad incorporated for commercial transportation of people and freight.
1911 - Thomas A. Edison, Inc. was organized.
1940 - The first televised basketball game was shown. The game featured Fordham University and the University of Pittsburgh from Madison Square Gardens in New York.
1983 - "M*A*S*H" became the most watched television program in history when the final episode aired.
1984 - Michael Jackson won seven Grammy awards.
The History of Today
1827 - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad became the first railroad incorporated for commercial transportation of people and freight.
1911 - Thomas A. Edison, Inc. was organized.
1940 - The first televised basketball game was shown. The game featured Fordham University and the University of Pittsburgh from Madison Square Gardens in New York.
1983 - "M*A*S*H" became the most watched television program in history when the final episode aired.
1984 - Michael Jackson won seven Grammy awards.
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