5 June 1940: German army begins it's offensive in southern France.
Also, Adam Smith (the philosopher from Scotland) was born on this day in 1723.
Also, Adam Smith (the philosopher from Scotland) was born on this day in 1723.
This Day In History
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2004 - Ronald Reagan, 40th US President, Governor of California and radio and film actor, dies aged 93
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And it was only 44 years ago ...
1944 - Allies march into Rome
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Edgar took in a stray cat.
Good joke. Got me thinking.
Good joke. Got me thinking.
Born today:
Richard Butler 1956 - Musician (Psychedelic Furs) [aka the Badger's Posse]
Richard Butler 1956 - Musician (Psychedelic Furs) [aka the Badger's Posse]
70th Anniversary of D-Day today. Please pause during your routine today to remember.
'His strength and high threshold for pain became legendary best illustrated when in a game against Eastern Transvaal in South Africa, in which he emerged from a particularly vicious ruck with his arm dangling horribly, with an obvious fracture, yet completed the match. When the doctor cut away his shirt and confirmed the break, Meads muttered, "At least we won the bloody game."'
Historical Events on 7th June
1099 - 1st Crusaders arrive in Jerusalem1494 - Treaty of Tordesillas, Spain & Portugal divide America
1557 - England declares war on France
1864 - Abraham Lincoln renominated for US President by Republican Party
1929 - Vatican City becomes a sovereign state
1982 - US President Reagan meets Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth II
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June 7th, 1969 - Johnny Cash debuted his own network show on CBS-TV.
June 7, 1942. Battle of Midway ends.
We won.
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June 8th, 1867 Frank Lloyd Wright was born.
