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uncle phil · 09-17-2010, 01:59 AM

On September 17, 1967, the Doors appear on the "Ed Sullivan Show" and performed "Light My Fire" and "People Are Strange..."

Tully Mars · 09-17-2010, 02:27 AM

Also on Sept. 17, 1862, Union forces hurled back a Confederate invasion of Maryland in the Civil War battle of Antietam. With 23,100 killed, wounded or captured, it remains the bloodiest day in U.S. military history.

bobby · 09-17-2010, 02:10 PM

1920 ... the American Profesional Football Association is formed...now the NFL !

xoxoxoo

uncle phil · 09-18-2010, 03:31 AM

On September 18, 1969, Tiny Tim announced on "The Tonight Show" to Johnny Carson his engagement to Miss Vicki Budinger. Carson asked the two to be married on the show. They made TV history with the wedding on December 17, 1969...

Tully Mars · 09-18-2010, 04:16 AM

Also on Sept. 18, 1947, the National Security Act, which unified the Army, Navy and newly formed Air Force, went into effect.

Tully Mars · 09-19-2010, 12:53 AM

On Sept. 19, 1881, the 20th president of the United States, James A. Garfield, died of wounds inflicted by an assassin.

uncle phil · 09-19-2010, 01:55 AM

Also on September 19, 1968, Steppenwolf won its first gold record for "Born to be Wild..."

uncle phil · 09-20-2010, 01:37 AM

On September 20, 1970, Jim Morrison was found guilty, in Miami, FL, of indecent exposure and profanity. He was acquitted on charges of "lewd and lascivious" behavior. The charges were related to a performance by the Doors...

uncle phil · 09-21-2010, 02:32 AM

On September 21, 1989, the Bangles broke up...

Tully Mars · 09-21-2010, 05:35 AM

Also on Sept. 21, 1938, a hurricane struck parts of New York and New England, causing widespread damage and claiming more than 600 lives.

uncle phil · 09-22-2010, 01:50 AM

On September 22, 1965, The Who began a short tour in Scandinavia. Roger Daltry punched Keith Moon during the event...

Tully Mars · 09-22-2010, 04:50 AM

Also on Sept. 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all slaves in rebel states should be free as of Jan. 1, 1863.

uncle phil · 09-23-2010, 02:27 AM

On september 23, 1969, it was reported by "The London Daily Mirror" that Paul McCartney was dead. It was the first time the rumor was printed...

Tully Mars · 09-23-2010, 06:59 AM

Also on Sept. 23, 1952, Republican vice-presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon went on television to deliver what came to be known as the ``Checkers'' speech as he denied allegations of improper campaign financing.

uncle phil · 09-24-2010, 01:50 AM

On September 24, 1977, the first Elvis Presley convention took place in Memphis, TN...

Tully Mars · 09-24-2010, 04:08 AM

Also on Sept. 24th, 1968- "60 Minutes" premiered on CBS.

uncle phil · 09-25-2010, 02:16 AM

On September 25, 1980, John "Bonzo" Bonham, of Led Zeppelin, died of asphyxiation on his own vomit due to consumption of alcohol. The group decided to disband when they determined that their drummer cannot be replaced..

Tully Mars · 09-25-2010, 04:10 AM

Also on Sept. 25, 1957, with 300 United States Army troops standing guard, nine black children were escorted to Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, days after unruly white crowds had forced them to withdraw

uncle phil · 09-26-2010, 03:31 AM

On September 26, 1969, the Fillmore West opened in San Francisco, CA...

Tully Mars · 09-27-2010, 01:16 AM

On Sept. 27th, 1954- "Tonight!" hosted by Steve Allen, made its debut on NBC-TV.

uncle phil · 09-27-2010, 02:01 AM

Also on September 26, 1964, the Beach Boys appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time. They performed "I Get Around...."

Tully Mars · 09-28-2010, 01:50 AM

On Sept. 28, 1924, two United States Army planes landed in Seattle, Washington, having completed the first round-the-world flight in 175 days.

uncle phil · 09-28-2010, 03:01 AM

Also on September 28, 1963, "She Loves You" by the Beatles was played on the radio by Murry The K in New York. It is believed that this was the first time a Beatles song was played in the U.S...

Tully Mars · 09-29-2010, 01:34 AM

On Sept. 29, 1957, the New York Giants played their last game at the Polo Grounds, losing to the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1. The Giants moved to San Francisco for the next season.

uncle phil · 09-29-2010, 02:02 AM

Also on September 29, 1963, the Rolling Stones opened their first English tour in London at the New Victoria. Also on the bill were Bo Diddley and the Everly Brothers...

Tully Mars · 09-30-2010, 01:48 AM

On Sept. 30, 1938, British, French, German and Italian leaders agreed at a meeting in Munich that Nazi Germany would be allowed to annex Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland.

uncle phil · 09-30-2010, 02:58 AM

Also on September 30, 1989, Neil Young appeared on "Saturday Night Live" and performed "Rockin' In The Free World..."

Tully Mars · 10-01-2010, 01:49 AM

On Oct 1st, 1908 Henry Ford introduced the Model T automobile to the market; each car cost $825.

uncle phil · 10-01-2010, 02:36 AM

Also on October 1, 1967, Pink Floyd arrived in New York to begin their first U.S. tour..

uncle phil · 10-01-2010, 10:25 PM

On October 2, 1976, John Belushi came out on stage with Joe Cocker while he was performing on "Saturday Night Live..."

Tully Mars · 10-02-2010, 02:35 AM

Also on Oct. 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the first black to serve on the high court.

Tully Mars · 10-03-2010, 02:26 AM

On Oct. 3, 1990, West Germany and East Germany ended 45 years of postwar division, declaring the creation of a new unified country.

uncle phil · 10-03-2010, 03:52 AM

Also on October 3, 1965, Manfred Mann became the first western band to perform behind the Iron Curtain...

Tully Mars · 10-04-2010, 01:13 AM

On Oct. 4, 1957, the Space Age began as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first man-made satellite, into orbit.

uncle phil · 10-04-2010, 02:08 AM

Also on October 4, 1970, Janis Joplin was found dead of a heroin overdose at the age of 27. She had just finished recording her second solo album "Pearl..."

Tully Mars · 10-05-2010, 01:54 AM

On October 5, 1947, in the first televised White House address, President Truman asked Americans to refrain from eating meat on Tuesdays and poultry on Thursdays to help stockpile grain for starving people in Europe.

uncle phil · 10-05-2010, 02:15 AM

Also on October 5, 1974, Randy Newman performed with an 87-piece symphony at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. The orchestra was conducted by Emil Newman, Randy's uncle...

Tully Mars · 10-06-2010, 01:19 AM

On Oct. 6, 1981, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was shot to death by Islamic militants while reviewing a military parade.

uncle phil · 10-06-2010, 02:43 AM

Also on October 6, 1976, "Disco Duck" by Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots received a gold record. The song became only the fourth single to be certified platinum in December of 1976...

Tully Mars · 10-07-2010, 01:20 AM

On Oct. 7, 1985 Palestinian gunmen hijacked the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro in the Mediterranean with more than 400 people aboard.

09-17-2010, 01:59 AM	#2081 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On September 17, 1967, the Doors appear on the "Ed Sullivan Show" and performed "Light My Fire" and "People Are Strange..." __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

09-17-2010, 02:27 AM	#2082 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Also on Sept. 17, 1862, Union forces hurled back a Confederate invasion of Maryland in the Civil War battle of Antietam. With 23,100 killed, wounded or captured, it remains the bloodiest day in U.S. military history. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

09-17-2010, 02:10 PM	#2083 (permalink)
bobby Super Moderator Location: 18,000+ posts on TFP #1,2,3,4 and 5,but I'm not counting!	1920 ... the American Profesional Football Association is formed...now the NFL ! xoxoxoo __________________ "Life goes on,within you,and...with out you !" xoxoxoo

09-18-2010, 03:31 AM	#2084 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On September 18, 1969, Tiny Tim announced on "The Tonight Show" to Johnny Carson his engagement to Miss Vicki Budinger. Carson asked the two to be married on the show. They made TV history with the wedding on December 17, 1969... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

09-18-2010, 04:16 AM	#2085 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Also on Sept. 18, 1947, the National Security Act, which unified the Army, Navy and newly formed Air Force, went into effect. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

09-19-2010, 12:53 AM	#2086 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On Sept. 19, 1881, the 20th president of the United States, James A. Garfield, died of wounds inflicted by an assassin. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

09-19-2010, 01:55 AM	#2087 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Also on September 19, 1968, Steppenwolf won its first gold record for "Born to be Wild..." __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

09-20-2010, 01:37 AM	#2088 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On September 20, 1970, Jim Morrison was found guilty, in Miami, FL, of indecent exposure and profanity. He was acquitted on charges of "lewd and lascivious" behavior. The charges were related to a performance by the Doors... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

09-21-2010, 02:32 AM	#2089 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On September 21, 1989, the Bangles broke up... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

09-21-2010, 05:35 AM	#2090 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Also on Sept. 21, 1938, a hurricane struck parts of New York and New England, causing widespread damage and claiming more than 600 lives. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

09-22-2010, 01:50 AM	#2091 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On September 22, 1965, The Who began a short tour in Scandinavia. Roger Daltry punched Keith Moon during the event... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

09-22-2010, 04:50 AM	#2092 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Also on Sept. 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all slaves in rebel states should be free as of Jan. 1, 1863. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

09-23-2010, 02:27 AM	#2093 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On september 23, 1969, it was reported by "The London Daily Mirror" that Paul McCartney was dead. It was the first time the rumor was printed... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

09-23-2010, 06:59 AM	#2094 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Also on Sept. 23, 1952, Republican vice-presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon went on television to deliver what came to be known as the ``Checkers'' speech as he denied allegations of improper campaign financing. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

09-24-2010, 01:50 AM	#2095 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On September 24, 1977, the first Elvis Presley convention took place in Memphis, TN... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

09-24-2010, 04:08 AM	#2096 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Also on Sept. 24th, 1968- "60 Minutes" premiered on CBS. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

09-25-2010, 02:16 AM	#2097 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On September 25, 1980, John "Bonzo" Bonham, of Led Zeppelin, died of asphyxiation on his own vomit due to consumption of alcohol. The group decided to disband when they determined that their drummer cannot be replaced.. __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

09-25-2010, 04:10 AM	#2098 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Also on Sept. 25, 1957, with 300 United States Army troops standing guard, nine black children were escorted to Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, days after unruly white crowds had forced them to withdraw __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

09-26-2010, 03:31 AM	#2099 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On September 26, 1969, the Fillmore West opened in San Francisco, CA... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

09-27-2010, 01:16 AM	#2100 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On Sept. 27th, 1954- "Tonight!" hosted by Steve Allen, made its debut on NBC-TV. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

09-27-2010, 02:01 AM	#2101 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Also on September 26, 1964, the Beach Boys appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time. They performed "I Get Around...." __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

09-28-2010, 01:50 AM	#2102 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On Sept. 28, 1924, two United States Army planes landed in Seattle, Washington, having completed the first round-the-world flight in 175 days. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

09-28-2010, 03:01 AM	#2103 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Also on September 28, 1963, "She Loves You" by the Beatles was played on the radio by Murry The K in New York. It is believed that this was the first time a Beatles song was played in the U.S... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

09-29-2010, 01:34 AM	#2104 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On Sept. 29, 1957, the New York Giants played their last game at the Polo Grounds, losing to the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-1. The Giants moved to San Francisco for the next season. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

09-29-2010, 02:02 AM	#2105 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Also on September 29, 1963, the Rolling Stones opened their first English tour in London at the New Victoria. Also on the bill were Bo Diddley and the Everly Brothers... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

09-30-2010, 01:48 AM	#2106 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On Sept. 30, 1938, British, French, German and Italian leaders agreed at a meeting in Munich that Nazi Germany would be allowed to annex Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

09-30-2010, 02:58 AM	#2107 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Also on September 30, 1989, Neil Young appeared on "Saturday Night Live" and performed "Rockin' In The Free World..." __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

10-01-2010, 01:49 AM	#2108 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On Oct 1st, 1908 Henry Ford introduced the Model T automobile to the market; each car cost $825. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

10-01-2010, 02:36 AM	#2109 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Also on October 1, 1967, Pink Floyd arrived in New York to begin their first U.S. tour.. __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

10-01-2010, 10:25 PM	#2110 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On October 2, 1976, John Belushi came out on stage with Joe Cocker while he was performing on "Saturday Night Live..." __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

10-02-2010, 02:35 AM	#2111 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Also on Oct. 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the first black to serve on the high court. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

10-03-2010, 02:26 AM	#2112 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On Oct. 3, 1990, West Germany and East Germany ended 45 years of postwar division, declaring the creation of a new unified country. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

10-03-2010, 03:52 AM	#2113 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Also on October 3, 1965, Manfred Mann became the first western band to perform behind the Iron Curtain... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

10-04-2010, 01:13 AM	#2114 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On Oct. 4, 1957, the Space Age began as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first man-made satellite, into orbit. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

10-04-2010, 02:08 AM	#2115 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Also on October 4, 1970, Janis Joplin was found dead of a heroin overdose at the age of 27. She had just finished recording her second solo album "Pearl..." __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.