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Tully Mars · 02-28-2010, 03:45 AM

Also on Feb. 28, 1993, a gun battle erupted near Waco, Texas, when Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents tried to serve warrants on the Branch Davidians; four agents and six Davidians were killed as a 51-day standoff began.

Tully Mars · 03-01-2010, 02:23 AM

On March 1, 1932, the infant son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh was kidnapped from the family home near Hopewell, N.J.

uncle phil · 03-01-2010, 02:50 AM

Also on March 1, 1969, Jim Morrison (Doors) was arrested and officially charged with lewd and lascivious behavior, indecent behavior, open profanity and public drunkenness in Miami. Morrison was later sentenced. Morrison died while the sentence was under appeal...

bobby · 03-01-2010, 07:01 AM

200th birthday Chopin

xoxoxoo

Tully Mars · 03-02-2010, 02:24 AM

On March 2nd, 1933 -The movie "King Kong" had its world premiere in New York.

uncle phil · 03-02-2010, 02:54 AM

Also on March 2, 1975, Linda McCartney was arrested for personal possession of marijuana. Paul was driving the vehicle at the time of the incident but was not charged...

Tully Mars · 03-03-2010, 02:26 AM

On March 3, 1991, in a case that sparked a national outcry, motorist Rodney King was severely beaten by Los Angeles police officers in a scene captured on amateur video.

uncle phil · 03-03-2010, 02:51 AM

Also on March 3, 1957, Samuel Cardinal Stritch banned rock 'n' roll from Chicago archdiocese Roman Catholic schools...

Dil · 03-03-2010, 03:03 AM

Very interesting stuff

Tully Mars · 03-04-2010, 02:20 AM

On March 4, 1933, the start of President Roosevelt's first administration brought with it the first woman to serve in the Cabinet: Labor Secretary Frances Perkins

uncle phil · 03-04-2010, 02:51 AM

On March 4, 1970, Janis Joplin was fined $200 for using obscene language onstage in Tampa, FL...

uncle phil · 03-05-2010, 02:54 AM

On March 5, 1982, Blues Brother John Belushi died of drug overdose in the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles at the age of 33...

Tully Mars · 03-05-2010, 05:03 AM

Also on March 5, 1946, Winston Churchill delivered his famous "Iron Curtain" speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo.

uncle phil · 03-06-2010, 02:42 AM

On March 6, 1970, Charles Manson released his album "Lies" to finance his defense against murder charges...

Tully Mars · 03-06-2010, 08:21 AM

Also on March 6th, 1836- The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege.

uncle phil · 03-07-2010, 02:55 AM

On March 7, 1967, Sandra Dee received a divorce from Bobby Darin...

uncle phil · 03-08-2010, 02:53 AM

On March 8, 1974, Bad Company gave their debut performance in England...

uncle phil · 03-09-2010, 03:03 AM

On March 9, 1976, Keith Moon collapsed onstage at the start of a Who concert in the Boston Garden...

uncle phil · 03-09-2010, 04:57 PM

On March 9, 2010, Tully Mars and I were promoted again to super moderaters...

Tully Mars · 03-10-2010, 02:35 AM

On March 10th, 1876- The first successful voice transmission over Alexander Graham Bell's telephone took place in Boston as his assistant heard Bell say, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want you."

uncle phil · 03-10-2010, 03:06 AM

Also on March 10, 1988, Andy Gibb died from myocarditis (inflammation of the heart) following a long battle with cocaine addiction, which had weakened his heart...

Tully Mars · 03-11-2010, 02:15 AM

On March 11, 1941, President Roosevelt signed into law the Lend-Lease Bill, providing war supplies to countries fighting the Axis.

uncle phil · 03-11-2010, 03:07 AM

Also on March 11, 1963, in London, Manfred Mann's first concert was held...

Tully Mars · 03-12-2010, 02:09 AM

On March 12th, 1933- President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered the first of his radio "fireside chats," telling Americans what was being done to deal with the nation's economic crisis

uncle phil · 03-12-2010, 02:41 AM

Also on March 12, 1969, George Harrison and his wife Patti were arrested in Esher, Surrey. The charge was cannabis resin possession after authorities found 120 joints in their house...

uncle phil · 03-13-2010, 02:28 AM

On March 13, 1973, Pink Floyd released "Dark Side of the Moon..."

Tully Mars · 03-13-2010, 03:05 AM

Also on March, 13th 1852- "Uncle Sam" made his debut as a cartoon character in the New York Lantern.

uncle phil · 03-14-2010, 01:53 AM

On March 14, 1981, Eric Clapton was admitted to United Hospital in St. Paul, MN, after a serious attack of bleeding ulcers. Clapton cancelled a 60-date tour of the U.S...

Tully Mars · 03-14-2010, 03:18 AM

Also on March 14th, 1743- The first recorded town meeting in America was held, at Faneuil Hall in Boston.

uncle phil · 03-15-2010, 01:47 AM

On March 15, 1968, "LIFE" magazine called Jimi Hendrix "the most spectacular guitarist in the world..."

Tully Mars · 03-15-2010, 01:51 AM

Also on March 15th, 1493- Christopher Columbus returned to Spain, concluding his first voyage to the Western Hemisphere.

uncle phil · 03-16-2010, 02:04 AM

On March 16, 1979, Twisted Sister became the first band to sell out New York City's Palladium without ever releasing a record. The band did not sign a record deal until 3 years later...

Tully Mars · 03-16-2010, 02:20 AM

Also on March 16th, 1521- Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Philippines, where he was killed by natives the following month.

Tully Mars · 03-17-2010, 02:19 AM

On March 17th, 461- According to tradition, St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, died in Saul. Some sources list the year as 461, others say 493.

Happy St. Pats Day everyone!

uncle phil · 03-17-2010, 02:37 AM

Also on March 17, 1968, the Bee Gees made their U.S. television debut on the "Ed Sullivan Show." They performed "To Love Somebody" and "Words..."

Tully Mars · 03-18-2010, 01:18 AM

On March 18, 1965, the first spacewalk took place as Soviet cosmonaut Aleksei Leonov left his Voskhod 2 capsule and remained outside the spacecraft for 20 minutes, secured by a tether.

uncle phil · 03-18-2010, 02:00 AM

On March 18, 1965, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Bill Wyman were arrested for "insulting behavior" in London. The act was urinating on the wall of the Francis Garage...

Tully Mars · 03-19-2010, 01:47 AM

On March 19, 1931- Nevada legalized gambling.

uncle phil · 03-19-2010, 02:02 AM

Also on March 19, 1982, Randy Rhoads died at the age of 25 in a plane crash. The plane was buzzing Ozzy Osbourne's tour bus when it crashed. The pilot and another female passenger were also killed...

uncle phil · 03-20-2010, 02:47 AM

On March 20, 1968, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Richie Furay and Jim Messina were arrested on drug charges in Los Angeles, CA...

02-28-2010, 03:45 AM	#1681 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Also on Feb. 28, 1993, a gun battle erupted near Waco, Texas, when Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents tried to serve warrants on the Branch Davidians; four agents and six Davidians were killed as a 51-day standoff began. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

03-01-2010, 02:23 AM	#1682 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On March 1, 1932, the infant son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh was kidnapped from the family home near Hopewell, N.J. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

03-01-2010, 02:50 AM	#1683 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Also on March 1, 1969, Jim Morrison (Doors) was arrested and officially charged with lewd and lascivious behavior, indecent behavior, open profanity and public drunkenness in Miami. Morrison was later sentenced. Morrison died while the sentence was under appeal... __________________ "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.

03-01-2010, 07:01 AM	#1684 (permalink)
bobby Super Moderator Location: 18,000+ posts on TFP #1,2,3,4 and 5,but I'm not counting!	Happy Birthday.... 200th birthday Chopin xoxoxoo __________________ "Life goes on,within you,and...with out you !" xoxoxoo

03-02-2010, 02:24 AM	#1685 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On March 2nd, 1933 -The movie "King Kong" had its world premiere in New York. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

03-02-2010, 02:54 AM	#1686 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Also on March 2, 1975, Linda McCartney was arrested for personal possession of marijuana. Paul was driving the vehicle at the time of the incident but was not charged... __________________ "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.

03-03-2010, 02:26 AM	#1687 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On March 3, 1991, in a case that sparked a national outcry, motorist Rodney King was severely beaten by Los Angeles police officers in a scene captured on amateur video. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

03-03-2010, 02:51 AM	#1688 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Also on March 3, 1957, Samuel Cardinal Stritch banned rock 'n' roll from Chicago archdiocese Roman Catholic schools... __________________ "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.

03-03-2010, 03:03 AM	#1689 (permalink)
Dil Tilted Location: Sydney <-> Australia	Very interesting stuff

03-04-2010, 02:20 AM	#1690 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On March 4, 1933, the start of President Roosevelt's first administration brought with it the first woman to serve in the Cabinet: Labor Secretary Frances Perkins __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

03-04-2010, 02:51 AM	#1691 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On March 4, 1970, Janis Joplin was fined $200 for using obscene language onstage in Tampa, FL... __________________ "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.

03-05-2010, 02:54 AM	#1692 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On March 5, 1982, Blues Brother John Belushi died of drug overdose in the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles at the age of 33... __________________ "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.

03-05-2010, 05:03 AM	#1693 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Also on March 5, 1946, Winston Churchill delivered his famous "Iron Curtain" speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

03-06-2010, 02:42 AM	#1694 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On March 6, 1970, Charles Manson released his album "Lies" to finance his defense against murder charges... __________________ "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.

03-06-2010, 08:21 AM	#1695 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Also on March 6th, 1836- The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

03-07-2010, 02:55 AM	#1696 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On March 7, 1967, Sandra Dee received a divorce from Bobby Darin... __________________ "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.

03-08-2010, 02:53 AM	#1697 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On March 8, 1974, Bad Company gave their debut performance in England... __________________ "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.

03-09-2010, 03:03 AM	#1698 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On March 9, 1976, Keith Moon collapsed onstage at the start of a Who concert in the Boston Garden... __________________ "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.

03-09-2010, 04:57 PM	#1699 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On March 9, 2010, Tully Mars and I were promoted again to super moderaters... __________________ "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.

03-10-2010, 02:35 AM	#1700 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On March 10th, 1876- The first successful voice transmission over Alexander Graham Bell's telephone took place in Boston as his assistant heard Bell say, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want you." __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

03-10-2010, 03:06 AM	#1701 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Also on March 10, 1988, Andy Gibb died from myocarditis (inflammation of the heart) following a long battle with cocaine addiction, which had weakened his heart... __________________ "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.

03-11-2010, 02:15 AM	#1702 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On March 11, 1941, President Roosevelt signed into law the Lend-Lease Bill, providing war supplies to countries fighting the Axis. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

03-11-2010, 03:07 AM	#1703 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Also on March 11, 1963, in London, Manfred Mann's first concert was held... __________________ "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.

03-12-2010, 02:09 AM	#1704 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On March 12th, 1933- President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered the first of his radio "fireside chats," telling Americans what was being done to deal with the nation's economic crisis __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

03-12-2010, 02:41 AM	#1705 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Also on March 12, 1969, George Harrison and his wife Patti were arrested in Esher, Surrey. The charge was cannabis resin possession after authorities found 120 joints in their house... __________________ "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.

03-13-2010, 02:28 AM	#1706 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On March 13, 1973, Pink Floyd released "Dark Side of the Moon..." __________________ "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.

03-13-2010, 03:05 AM	#1707 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Also on March, 13th 1852- "Uncle Sam" made his debut as a cartoon character in the New York Lantern. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

03-14-2010, 01:53 AM	#1708 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On March 14, 1981, Eric Clapton was admitted to United Hospital in St. Paul, MN, after a serious attack of bleeding ulcers. Clapton cancelled a 60-date tour of 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.

03-14-2010, 03:18 AM	#1709 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Also on March 14th, 1743- The first recorded town meeting in America was held, at Faneuil Hall in Boston. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

03-15-2010, 01:47 AM	#1710 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On March 15, 1968, "LIFE" magazine called Jimi Hendrix "the most spectacular guitarist in the 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.

03-15-2010, 01:51 AM	#1711 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Also on March 15th, 1493- Christopher Columbus returned to Spain, concluding his first voyage to the Western Hemisphere. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

03-16-2010, 02:04 AM	#1712 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	On March 16, 1979, Twisted Sister became the first band to sell out New York City's Palladium without ever releasing a record. The band did not sign a record deal until 3 years later... __________________ "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.

03-16-2010, 02:20 AM	#1713 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Also on March 16th, 1521- Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Philippines, where he was killed by natives the following month. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

03-17-2010, 02:19 AM	#1714 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	On March 17th, 461- According to tradition, St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, died in Saul. Some sources list the year as 461, others say 493. Happy St. Pats Day everyone! __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

03-17-2010, 02:37 AM	#1715 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	Also on March 17, 1968, the Bee Gees made their U.S. television debut on the "Ed Sullivan Show." They performed "To Love Somebody" and "Words..." __________________ "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.