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Re: Today in History

Posted: October 14th, 2014, 4:01 am
by A§H»BierLKW
A§H»Crash wrote:Of the ~150 voters that were recorded to have taken the oath, my fourth great-grandfather was one of them.
This is awesome, Crash. It's not often someone can bring something personal to this section.

Re: Today in History

Posted: October 14th, 2014, 4:22 am
by A§H»BierLKW
Sports -
October 14th, 1908: The Chicago Cubs defeat the Detroit Tigers, 2-0, clinching the World Series. It would be their last one to date.
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October 14th, 2003: Chicago Cubs fan Steve Bartman becomes infamously known as the scapegoat for the Cubs losing game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series to the Florida Marlins.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_Natio ... hip_Series
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Re: Today in History

Posted: October 14th, 2014, 4:47 am
by A§H»BierLKW
October 14th, 1066: Battle of Hastings. Norman forces under William the Conqueror defeat the English army and kill King Harold II of England.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_ ... #Aftermath

Significance of the battle:
1. Under the Saxons (pre-Norman invasion), the Earls often held equal importance to the king. However, under William's law, the king was the principal authority figure and served as the collective executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the government.
2. New language and culture that was adopted. French became the language of the king’s court and gradually blended with the Anglo-Saxon tongue to give birth to modern English.
3. The introduction of the feudal system to England.

Re: Today in History

Posted: October 14th, 2014, 8:14 am
by VOX
Before William won and became "The conqueror" he was called William the bastard..

Re: Today in History

Posted: October 26th, 2014, 4:56 pm
by Mandalor
30 years ago today... MICHAEL JORDAN.. made his NBA debut!
-Mandalor

Re: Today in History

Posted: October 27th, 2014, 9:57 am
by A§H»Crash
I'm moving this out of spam since this appears to be of worthwhile value.

Re: Today in History

Posted: October 27th, 2014, 11:36 pm
by VOX
October 28......On this day that magnificent specimen of manhood, that
glorious example of mankind, the best of the best, the nr 1,
the predator of the galaxy and, last but not least, the humble
VOX was born :lol: :lol:

Re: Today in History

Posted: October 28th, 2014, 4:53 am
by A§H»Shimmer
A§H»VOX wrote:October 28......On this day that magnificent specimen of manhood, that
glorious example of mankind, the best of the best, the nr 1,
the predator of the galaxy and, last but not least, the humble
VOX was born :lol: :lol:

I thought you agreed to wait until the official press release. :shh

Happy Birthday Vox . :fun:
Have a really good day . o:)

Re: Today in History

Posted: October 28th, 2014, 5:00 am
by A§H»BierLKW
A§H»VOX wrote:October 28......On this day that magnificent specimen of manhood, that
glorious example of mankind, the best of the best, the nr 1,
the predator of the galaxy and, last but not least, the humble
VOX was born :lol: :lol:
A very happy birthday to you Vox.
Yes, this is indeed a historical significant day. Best wishes.

Re: Today in History

Posted: October 30th, 2014, 1:22 am
by A§H»BierLKW
October 30th, 1974: The Rumble in the Jungle boxing match between unbeaten former champion Muhammad Ali and undefeated world heavyweight champion George Foreman takes place in Kinshasa, Zaire.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rumble_in_the_Jungle
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