Thursday, May 29, 2008

Today in History: May 28

  • 1754 The French and Indian War: in the first engagement of the war, Virginia militia under 22-year-old Lieutenant Colonel George Washington defeat a French reconnaissance party in the Battle of Jumonville Glen.
  • 1908 Ian Fleming, "Casino Royale" 1953, "Live and Let Die" 1954, "Moonraker" 1955, "Diamonds Are Forever" 1956, "From Russia with Love" 1957, "Dr. No" 1958, "Goldfinger" 1959, "For Your Eyes Only" 1960, "Thunderball" 1961, "The Spy Who Loved Me" 1962, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" 1963, "You Only Live Twice" 1964, "The Man with the Golden Gun" 1965, "Octopussy and The Living Daylights" 1966.

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  • 1987 A robot probe finds the wreckage of the USS Monitor near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

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Qwer, having done one hell of a job, has handed the TIH baton to me for a bit. Don't expect as much science (I don't recognize the names). Feel free to tell me anything I missed or point out up-coming goodies.

Posted by daddyquatro at 3:54 AM

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  1. WayneMay 29, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    Wah! I want more science names! I'm going to hold my breath until you do!

    *Breathes in deeply*
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    *Turning Purple*
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    *Swaying*
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    *Thud. Starts breathing again.*

    Dang it! That never works!

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  2. daddyquatroMay 29, 2008 at 11:55 PM

    Darn it, we just missed David Blane. April 4, 1973

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  3. qwerJune 1, 2008 at 12:36 AM

    DQ is doing just fine. But if you want more science, feel free to pitch him some names and places. In the meantime, I'll be working on some other stuff.

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