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Title: Today in history...
Post by: R. U. Sirius on December 30, 2012, 07:27:55 pm
The rules of this game are simple. Take the current date and post something significant that happened on it sometime in the past and make a funny or snarky comment about it. I'll start.

Today in 1938, the electric television was patented. And thus, human civilization was doomed. DOOOOOOMED!
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Post by: Zygarde on December 30, 2012, 08:46:21 pm
Today in 1862 the Battle Of Stone River occurred I know what else was in the river that dropped like stones.
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Post by: dpareja on December 30, 2012, 09:21:01 pm
The Gadsden Purchase in 1853.
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Post by: ironbite on December 31, 2012, 12:30:56 am
Today in history Tony Romo CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKED like a bitch helping secure the Redskins the NFC East Championship for the first time since 1999.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on December 31, 2012, 03:25:24 am
It was New Years Eve not just in 1997, but 1985 and 1962 as well, among other years. Who'd have thought?
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Post by: dpareja on December 31, 2012, 03:31:20 am
Ottawa became the capital of Canada, 1857.
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Post by: MaybeNever on December 31, 2012, 05:02:24 am
Quote from: dpareja on December 31, 2012, 03:31:20 am
Ottawa became the capital of Canada, 1857.

I love that there's no snarky comment here. Like, "Canada, ha ha! Man, that's hilarious all by itself!"
Title: Re: Today in history...
Post by: dpareja on December 31, 2012, 05:05:33 am
Quote from: MaybeNever on December 31, 2012, 05:02:24 am
Quote from: dpareja on December 31, 2012, 03:31:20 am
Ottawa became the capital of Canada, 1857.

I love that there's no snarky comment here. Like, "Canada, ha ha! Man, that's hilarious all by itself!"

Well, that was the colony of Canada. Ten years later they'd wreck it by adding New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and they'd keep on ruining it by adding more and more provinces. Really, all they needed was Ontario and Quebec.
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Post by: DrFishcake on December 31, 2012, 05:46:57 am
Boris Yeltsin resigned as president of Russia on this day in 1999, thus dealing a near fatal blow to the vodka industry.

Also, Bonnie Prince Charlie would have been 292 years old today, if only he'd looked after himself a little better.
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on January 01, 2013, 05:37:18 am
Quote from: MaybeNever on December 31, 2012, 05:02:24 am
Quote from: dpareja on December 31, 2012, 03:31:20 am
Ottawa became the capital of Canada, 1857.

I love that there's no snarky comment here. Like, "Canada, ha ha! Man, that's hilarious all by itself!"

You die now.
Title: Re: Today in history...
Post by: rookie on January 09, 2013, 09:59:23 am
Quote from: dpareja on December 31, 2012, 03:31:20 am
Ottawa became the capital of Canada, 1857.

LOL! Everyone missed the joke. The capitol of Canada is Toronto.
Title: Re: Today in history...
Post by: Julian on January 09, 2013, 11:20:29 am
...and New York's the Capital of America - Washington's just a state...

Today in 1816, Davy tested his Davy lamp... The mesh gauze surrounding the naked flame prevented methane outside igniting in an explosion, vastly increasing coal mine safety for 10 yr old boys and pit ponies - both of which could now reasonably expect to live until the ripe old age of 15, whereupon they were too old and knackered and were put out for pasture or sent to the glue factory. The ponies were eaten.

Davy went on to become the Godfather of global warming and is best known for starting a locker club with Mother Jones.

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Post by: Julian on January 09, 2013, 11:30:03 am
This day today in 1991, Representatives from the United States and Iraq met at the Geneva Peace Conference to try to find a peaceful resolution to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. April Glaspie almost kept a straight face during procedings when feigning mock surprise and indignation that Saddam would do such a thing. The highway of death (http://www.google.com/search?q=highway+of+death&hl=en&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=pprtUJTHEdO3hAf-v4HYAg&ved=0CDwQsAQ&biw=997&bih=666) was not mentioned.

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Post by: dpareja on January 09, 2013, 11:37:49 am
1861, Mississippi secedes from the Union.
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Post by: Zygarde on January 09, 2013, 12:19:54 pm
On this day in 2007 Stve Jobs unveils the iPhone which causes mass boners of nerds everywhere.
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Post by: Julian on January 09, 2013, 12:24:03 pm
You meant technically illiterate oiks with no social skills that like to think as a coping mechanism that means they must be uber-intelligent nerds right?
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Post by: Julian on January 10, 2013, 08:26:33 am
Today in 1776 – Common Sense by Thomas Paine, a document denouncing British rule in the Thirteen Colonies, was published. It was the last known occasion when this phrase was used unironically in the United States.
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Post by: Julian on January 10, 2013, 08:34:52 am
On this day, sane people across the world like to drink to celebrate the births of Pat Benetar and Linda Lovelace, and the deaths of Coco Chanel and Buffalo Bill.

Other famous births include Frank Sinatra and George Foreman. One was slightly better than the other when if came to avoiding being punched in the ring...
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Post by: rookie on January 10, 2013, 12:02:41 pm
In the year 152 BC in Thessaloniki, Greece a traveler from Athens was enjoying slices of hard stale bread and watered down ale in a public house. Through a hole in the wall, he was able to watch a foot race taking place in the street. He began a lengthy diatribe on why the athletes from his native Athens were superior, much to the chagrin of the other patrons. His comments were recorded. As a result, on this day in history we have the first obnoxious out of town sport fan.
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Post by: Julian on January 11, 2013, 06:32:48 am
On this day in 1787,  Herschel discovers Uranus has two moons (it has 27)... If that wasn't enough, he decided to name them after two characters from Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's dream - Titania and Oberon. Apparently a talking ass called Bottom would've been taking things too far. It would be another two years before he discovered it had thin gritty discoloured rings...

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Post by: Julian on January 13, 2013, 03:19:00 pm
Today in history, Johnny Cash performs live at Folsom State Prison, recording an album in the process. It was largely self financed, the only time Country and Western ever received a modicum of credibility, and did more to rejuvenate a self-destroyed, drug-addled career than Pulp Fiction did for John Travolta.

Also today in 1842, Dr. William Brydon reached Jalalabad. He was the sole successful escapee of 16,500 people in the first Anglo-Afghan war. Eight others were taken prisoner. The important lesson to take in of course is how successful the occupation of Afghani people's was, particularly when they tried to hold the country with only 20% of the invasion force. The 2nd is that British Doctors seem to be very good at taking care of themselves, not their patients.

The January 13 award for running away however goes to Francesco Schettino, captain of the Costa Concordia, who parked his ship in Tuscany when he ran a-cropper near Isole le Scole trying to get laid. The 500M€ cost of the ship was a pittance compared to the companies 2.2b€ annual profits, partly achieved by paying 3rd world staff less than a dollar an hour, and not providing any safety training.
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Post by: Julian on January 13, 2013, 03:45:33 pm
After WWI, Saarland, which borders Luxembourg, Germany and France and had previously been German was handed over to French and British administration for 15 years. At the end of this time a referendum was to be held. 91% of people voted on January 13, 1935 to join Hitler's Nazi Germany, and most importantly, to stop being considered French.
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Post by: dpareja on January 13, 2013, 05:48:18 pm
Tito becomes President of Yugoslavia, eventually leading to the continuing disintegration of the Balkans.
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Post by: R. U. Sirius on January 13, 2013, 08:58:42 pm
Today in 1957, the Wham-O toy company released the first Frisbee.

Mothers everywhere curse their name as children too young to know the difference begin using expensive china plates as a substitute.
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Post by: Julian on January 14, 2013, 04:36:20 am
January the 14th in medieval times celebrated the Christian Festival, Festum Asinorum or Feast of the Ass (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feast_of_the_Ass). A lesser known fact was that this was the working title for Centipede.

This day today in 1952, was the first Episode of NBC's Today show. Kathy Lee Gifford was not even born yet. Uncompressed highlights can be downloaded and stored on a single C64 tape cassette.

Today in 1784, 9 of 13 colonies ratified the Treaty of Paris, enshrining the United States as a sovereign entity after fighting through heavy snows to obtain a quorum. 200 years later Ronald Reagan was re-elected in a landslide. If only they'd known.

On this day in 1886, Hugh Lofting, author of the wildly successful Dr Doolittle series was born. 5 Eddie Murphy films later finds most people relieved that he died in 1947...

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Post by: Julian on January 15, 2013, 03:37:09 am
Today in 2001, Wikipedia was launched. Despite ideological dickheads, citogenesis, perpetual vanity defacings and an unvetted authorship pool, by and large, it can actually be useful - particularly as a reference pool.

Today's famous runaways include Christopher Colombus pulling up stakes and heading back to the New World in 1493 with a boatload of potatoes and newly syphilitic sailors; and tricky dicky officially cooling his jets in Vietnam.

Today in 1976, someone who tried to shoot President Ford got sentenced to life in prison... So much for the 2nd amendment hey FOX, Jones, NRA, etc... And on the whole despotic tyrant thing: This day today in 1970, Moammar Gadhafi becomes "President" of Libya, and in 1559, Elizabeth the 1st is crowned Queen of England, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, etc. (yes, she really used etc - nothing like a bit of megalomanic ambition...)


Title: Re: Today in history...
Post by: Julian on January 15, 2013, 03:53:04 am
In other news, today is the 84th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, commemorating the 84th anniversary of his birth will occur on Monday the 21st... Don't ask.
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Post by: dpareja on January 18, 2013, 10:34:31 am
1486: Henry VII of England marries Elizabeth of York. Her first son would continue the trend of Princes of Wales named Arthur proceeding to die before they inherit and giving way for a madman to become King, and her second son would make the current Prince of Wales' younger son very happy that he's probably never going to be King.
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Post by: Captain Jack Harkness on January 19, 2013, 07:46:38 am
On this day last year, Kodak filed for bankruptcy protection.

You heartless bastards with your camera phones should feel ashamed of yourselves.
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Post by: R. U. Sirius on January 28, 2013, 09:16:48 am
Today in history, the space shuttle Challenger exploded.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zhQGuTDTtw
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Post by: dpareja on January 28, 2013, 10:43:21 am
Henry VIII died, leading to his son Edward VI becoming the first English monarch to have been raised Protestant. The religious issues that started under Henry's reign and that were exacerbated in the subsequent years continue to trouble the Commonwealth realms to this day.
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Post by: poeticmind0189 on July 03, 2013, 12:05:53 am
Today in 1917, Greece declared war on central powers. I wonder what type of power Nuclear, Wind, Solar, or Hydro?
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Post by: poeticmind0189 on July 13, 2013, 12:24:35 am
Today in 1963, The Moors Murderers begin their killing spree. Is there anything else to do with Moors, Like S'mores.
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Post by: PosthumanHeresy on July 13, 2013, 08:14:40 am
Also, the 1977 New York blackout. The "Nixon tapes" were also revealed today in 1973.
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Post by: Askold on July 13, 2013, 08:23:52 am
Gaius Julius Caesar was born exactly 2113 years ago today.

And Aisha, the favourite wife of prophet Mohammed died this day 678 AD.
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Post by: PosthumanHeresy on July 13, 2013, 08:40:17 am
Quote from: askold on July 13, 2013, 08:23:52 am
Gaius Julius Caesar was born exactly 2113 years ago today.

And Aisha, the favourite wife of prophet Mohammed died this day 678 AD.
You mean the six year old?
Title: Re: Today in history...
Post by: Askold on July 13, 2013, 03:18:40 pm
Quote from: PosthumanHeresy on July 13, 2013, 08:40:17 am
Quote from: askold on July 13, 2013, 08:23:52 am
Gaius Julius Caesar was born exactly 2113 years ago today.

And Aisha, the favourite wife of prophet Mohammed died this day 678 AD.
You mean the six year old?
Yes.

But let's not go there. At least not in this thread.
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Post by: PosthumanHeresy on July 13, 2013, 07:21:32 pm
Quote from: askold on July 13, 2013, 03:18:40 pm
Quote from: PosthumanHeresy on July 13, 2013, 08:40:17 am
Quote from: askold on July 13, 2013, 08:23:52 am
Gaius Julius Caesar was born exactly 2113 years ago today.

And Aisha, the favourite wife of prophet Mohammed died this day 678 AD.
You mean the six year old?
Yes.

But let's not go there. At least not in this thread.
Okay. Just was clarifying.
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Post by: Jodie on July 14, 2013, 08:14:37 am
On this day in 1798 the Sedition Act becomes law in the United States making it a federal crime to write, publish, or utter false or malicious statements about the United States government.

Oh oops! Hey Repubtards... no more badmouthing the Obama administration.  ;D

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Post by: PosthumanHeresy on July 14, 2013, 08:27:53 am
The Storming of The Bastille was today. It's also Billy the Kid's deathday. All political parties were outlawed by the Nazis in Germany. Nazi Eugenics also began today, both in 1933. The Iraqi Revolution happened in 1958. In 1960, Jane Goodall also began her chimp experiments. In 1965, the Mariner 4 flyby of Mars took the first close-up photos of another planet. The United States $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 bills were officially withdrawn from circulation in 1969. In 1976, Canada abolished capital punishment. Jeff Jarrett was born today.
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Post by: R. U. Sirius on July 14, 2013, 12:42:59 pm
Quote from: PosthumanHeresy on July 14, 2013, 08:27:53 am
The Storming of The Bastille was today. It's also Billy the Kid's deathday. All political parties were outlawed by the Nazis in Germany. Nazi Eugenics also began today, both in 1933. The Iraqi Revolution happened in 1958. In 1960, Jane Goodall also began her chimp experiments. In 1965, the Mariner 4 flyby of Mars took the first close-up photos of another planet. The United States $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 bills were officially withdrawn from circulation in 1969. In 1976, Canada abolished capital punishment. Jeff Jarrett was born today.

Where's the snark? *points to OP* You have to include snark, man!
Title: Re: Today in history...
Post by: PosthumanHeresy on July 14, 2013, 01:55:13 pm
Quote from: R. U. Sirius on July 14, 2013, 12:42:59 pm
Quote from: PosthumanHeresy on July 14, 2013, 08:27:53 am
The Storming of The Bastille was today. It's also Billy the Kid's deathday. All political parties were outlawed by the Nazis in Germany. Nazi Eugenics also began today, both in 1933. The Iraqi Revolution happened in 1958. In 1960, Jane Goodall also began her chimp experiments. In 1965, the Mariner 4 flyby of Mars took the first close-up photos of another planet. The United States $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 bills were officially withdrawn from circulation in 1969. In 1976, Canada abolished capital punishment. Jeff Jarrett was born today.

Where's the snark? *points to OP* You have to include snark, man!
Sorry, insomnia + breakup (still close friends, though, and this is only like the 11th or 12 time we've done this, so yeah) = brainfuck.

The Storming of The Bastille was today. It's also Billy the Kid's deathday. All political parties were outlawed by the Nazis in Germany. Nazi Eugenics also began today, both in 1933. The Iraqi Revolution happened in 1958. In 1960, Jane Goodall also began her chimp experiments. In 1965, the Mariner 4 flyby of Mars took the first close-up photos of another planet. The United States $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 bills were officially withdrawn from circulation in 1969. In 1976, Canada abolished capital punishment. Jeff Jarrett was born today.

So, what have we learned? Governments should just give up on July 14th. French Revolution, Nazi takeover and Iraqi Revolution. Also, sending something named after the seas to a desert planet makes sense. Any relation between Jane Goodall's chimp experiments and Jeff Jarrett is unconfirmed at this time.
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Post by: anti-nonsense on July 19, 2013, 09:59:44 am
Today in history, specifically in 1799 the Rosetta Stone was discovered, and became the most famous example of sucking up to the government yet known.
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Post by: poeticmind0189 on July 20, 2013, 11:26:14 pm
Today in 1973, Bruce Lee dies at age 32, Everybody was Kung fu fighting in his memory.
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Post by: ironbite on July 21, 2013, 05:01:39 pm
*wapah's Poetic in the throat*

Ironbite-JEET KUNE DO YOU PLEBEIAN!
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Post by: poeticmind0189 on July 21, 2013, 11:02:47 pm
Today in 2007, Final Harry Potter book is realeased. Long live the wizard.
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Post by: poeticmind0189 on July 25, 2013, 12:04:29 am
Today in 1959, Nixon and Khrushchev have a "kitchen debate" over communism and capitalism in a model kitchen set up for the fair. I wonder what Julia Child put in there food maybe a pince of controversy.

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Post by: guizonde on July 25, 2013, 10:47:52 am
25 july, 2000 : Air France Flight 4590, a Concorde supersonic passenger jet, F-BTSC, crashes just after takeoff from Paris killing all 109 aboard and 4 on the ground.

the black box recording the last message is said to have been: "merde, merde, merde, merde, merde, mer-"


(hope black humor is tolerated here)
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Post by: Sixth Monarchist on July 25, 2013, 05:25:07 pm
July 25th, 1603: James VI of Scotland is crowned king of England (James I of England), bringing the Kingdom of England and Kingdom of Scotland into personal union.

Political union would occur in 1707.

The bitching has occurred ever since, and is unlikely to ever stop.
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Post by: poeticmind0189 on July 26, 2013, 12:07:54 am
Today in 1897, Jack London sails for the Klondike. Mr. London look in a freezer in about 23 years then you might find them.
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Post by: Lady Evil on August 31, 2013, 10:42:55 am
Today in 1803, Lewis and Clark start their expedition to the west. They pick up Sacajawea along the way because God forbid a man ever asks for directions!
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Post by: poeticmind0189 on October 07, 2013, 12:43:13 am
Today in 1996, country stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill wed, I guess "This Kiss "is still going.
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Post by: Art Vandelay on October 07, 2013, 01:03:35 pm
1967, Che Guevara is captured in Bolivia. In a flagrant disregard of international laws regarding cruel and unusual punishments, he is sentenced to having his face used by capitalists to sell sweatshop-produced shirts to stupid hipsters and faux-leftist rich suburban kids.
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Post by: mellenORL on October 07, 2013, 04:34:10 pm
Quote from: Art Vandelay on October 07, 2013, 01:03:35 pm
1967, Che Guevara is captured in Bolivia. In a flagrant disregard of international laws regarding cruel and unusual punishments, he is sentenced to having his face used by capitalists to sell sweatshop-produced shirts to stupid hipsters and faux-leftist rich suburban kids.

Who walk around flaunting their iPhones and double lattes...which I slap outta their hands. Viva La Revolucion!
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Post by: The Right Honourable Mlle Antéchrist on October 07, 2013, 04:43:04 pm
Sweet, now I can sell decals of your face to random rich kids!
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Post by: largeham on October 14, 2013, 06:17:33 am
The Battle of Hastings, where William the Bastard the Conqueror beat Harold Godwinson and took control of England. Was later crowned on Christmas Day, and was so fat by the time he died his body burst during the ceremony.
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Post by: Sixth Monarchist on October 14, 2013, 05:02:22 pm
Today in 2013, American politics continued to be unbelievably fucking stupid.


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