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Posted on 1/13/25 at 3:59 am to 3down10
Posted on 1/13/25 at 3:59 am to 3down10
Today in History: January 13
1404
The Act of Multipliers is passed by the English Parliament forbidding alchemists to use their knowledge to create precious metals (it was feared that if any alchemist should succeed it would bring ruin upon the state)
1846
President James Polk dispatches General Zachary Taylor and 4,000 troops to the Texas Border as war with Mexico looms.
1927
A woman takes a seat on the NY Stock Exchange breaking the all-male tradition.
1931
The bridge connecting New York and New Jersey is named the George Washington Memorial Bridge.
1937
The United States bars Americans from serving in the Civil War in Spain.
1982
Air Florida Flight 90 Boeing 737 jet crashes into Washington, D.C.'s 14th Street Bridge shortly after takeoff, then plunges into the Potomac River; 78 people, including 4 motorists, are killed.
2000
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates steps aside as chief executive and promotes company president Steve Ballmer to the position
2020
The GBFTL played “Neck”
2022
Australian equals hottest temperature on record of 50.7C (123.26F) in Onslow, Western Australia
2022
California Governor Gavin Newsom blocks Robert F. Kennedy's assassin Sirhan Sirhan's release on parole after 53 years in jail
Born on January 13
1832
Horatio Alger, Jr., American children's author (Ragged Dick, Tattered Tom).
1919
Robert Stack, actor; portrayed Elliot Ness in TV series The Untouchables.
1929
Joe Pass, considered one of the greatest jazz guitarists of the 20th century.
1961
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, actress, producer (Seinfeld TV series)
JOTD
A wife treats her man by taking him to a Strip Club for his birthday... At The Club, The Doorman Says, "Hey Johnny, How are You?" The wife asks, "How does he know you? Johnny says, "Oh dear, I play football with him." Inside the Bartender Says, "The Usual, Johnny?" Johnny says to Wife, "Before you say anything, He's on the Darts Team." Next a stripper Says, "Hi Johnny! Do You Crave the Special Again??" The wife storms out dragging Johnny with her & jumps into a taxi... The Taxi driver Says, "Hey Johnny Boy! You picked up an ugly one this time...."
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Posted on 1/13/25 at 5:13 am to Armymann50
Good morning
Posted on 1/13/25 at 7:35 am to Armymann50
Good Morning Army, Rock and All 
Posted on 1/14/25 at 3:50 am to OK Roughneck
Today in History January 14
1129
Formal approval of the Order of Templars at the Council of Troyes
1864
Confederate President Jefferson Davis writes to General Joseph E. Johnson, observing that troops may need to be sent to Alabama or Mississippi.
1911
The USS Arkansas, the largest U.S. battleship, is launched from the yards of the New York Shipbuilding Company.
1915
The French abandon five miles of trenches to the Germans near Soissons.
1942
President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders all aliens in the U.S. to register with the government. (can you imagine Trump doing this)
2005
Huygens probe lands on Saturn's moon Titan.
2010
Yemen declares war on al-Qaeda terrorist group.
2021
Brazilian governor of Amazonas state Wilson Lima says their COVID-19 surge is now as bad as April 2020, with hospitals running out of oxygen and patients ventilated manually
2021
US Secret Service takes control of Joe Biden's inauguration as 20,000 troops authorized to guard Washington D.C., more than those stationed in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Somalia
Born on January 14
1919
Andy Rooney, American humorist, author and television personality (60 Minutes).
1948
T Bone Burnett (Joseph Henry Burnett), musician, songwriter, Grammy-winning producer (O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack).
1952
Maureen Dowd, New York Times columnist, author; won Pulitzer Prize for her series on the Monica Lewinsky scandal during the Clinton administration.
JOTD
A man is alone in an airport lounge.
A beautiful young woman walks in and sits down at the table next to him. He decides that because she's wearing a uniform, she's probably an off-duty Flight Attendant. So he decides to have a go at picking her up by identifying the airline she flies for, thereby impressing her greatly. He leans across to her and says the British Airways motto, “To fly, to serve”? The young woman looks at him blankly. He sits back and thinks up another line. He leans forward again and delivers the Air France motto. “Winning the hearts of the world”? Again she just stares at him with a slightly puzzled look on her face. Undeterred he tries again this time saying the Malaysian Airlines motto. “Going beyond expectations”? The woman looks at him sternly and says, “What the frick do you want”? “Aha”, he says,... "United Airlines".
Posted on 1/14/25 at 4:39 am to Armymann50
Morning all
Posted on 1/14/25 at 6:12 am to kywildcatfanone
Good morning
Posted on 1/14/25 at 7:27 am to Rockbrc
Morning
Posted on 1/14/25 at 8:02 am to Armymann50
Morning All !!
Posted on 1/14/25 at 10:28 am to OK Roughneck
It’s freakin cold.
Posted on 1/14/25 at 11:36 am to 1BIGTigerFan
Posted on 1/14/25 at 6:20 pm to Lexag
quote:
It’s freakin cold.
This morning was cold then it warmed up to 50 and I had to take my jacket off.
Posted on 1/14/25 at 9:50 pm to OK Roughneck
It got better. But I was cold and angry letting dogs pee.
Posted on 1/15/25 at 3:38 am to Lexag
Today in History: January 15
588 BC
Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah's reign. The siege lasts until July 23, 586 BC.
1811
In a secret session, Congress plans to annex Spanish East Florida.
1920
The Dry Law goes into effect in the United States. Selling liquor and beer becomes illegal.
1967
Some 462 Yale faculty members call for an end to the bombing in North Vietnam.
1973 Four of six remaining Watergate defendants plead guilty.
1973
US President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action by US troops in Vietnam.
1976 Sara Jane Moore sentenced to life in prison for her failed attempt to assassinate US President Gerald Ford.
1991
UN deadline for Iraq to withdraw its forces from occupied Kuwait passes, setting the stage for Operation Desert Storm.
2001
Wikipedia goes online.
2009
Chesley Sullenberger lands US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport in NYC. All passengers and crew members survive in what becomes known as the "Miracle on the Hudson"
2018
US Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles says she is one of more than 130 women sexually abused by former team doctor Larry Nassar
2019
LGBTQ activists accuse the Russian republic of Chechnya of a new gay purge with 40 detained and two killed
2021
Global death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic passes 2 million (true total likely much higher)
Born on January 15
1906
Aristotle Onassis, Greek tycoon.
1929
Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
1948
Ronnie Van Zant, singer, songwriter; founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd band.
JOTD
A blond, brunette and red head are all in the delivery room ready to give birth.
The doctor walks in and goes the the brunette and asks how she prefers to have sex.
When she replies "missionary" he guesses she'll have a boy. A few minutes later, the baby is born and it's a boy.
Then the doctor steps up to the red head and asks how she prefers to have sex.
When she replies "cowboy" he guesses she'll have a girl. A few minutes later, the baby is born and it's a girl.
The doctor then steps over to the blond who's crying uncontrollably. The doctor, all concerned asked her what's wrong.
After a few minutes she collects herself long enough to explain she's afraid she's going to have puppies.
Posted on 1/15/25 at 4:53 am to Armymann50
Good morning
Posted on 1/15/25 at 7:39 am to Armymann50
Morning Army, Rock and All
Posted on 1/15/25 at 7:55 am to Armymann50
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2022
California Governor Gavin Newsom blocks Robert F. Kennedy's assassin Sirhan Sirhan's release on parole after 53 years in jail
Hmm
wonder why they don't want Sirhan Sirhan being able to speak out...
???
Posted on 1/15/25 at 1:41 pm to Harry Rex Vonner
makes ya wonder what tom foolery is at hand
Posted on 1/15/25 at 1:45 pm to Armymann50
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makes ya wonder what tom foolery is at hand
Since the majority of people involved are dead, it's mostly about protecting the systems/agencies, both national and foreign that were involved.
People often ask who, when they should ask why.
Posted on 1/16/25 at 4:53 am to 3down10
Morning all
Posted on 1/16/25 at 4:59 am to kywildcatfanone
Good morning
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