This Day in History 1731 - In Philadelphia. Benjamin Franklin opens 1st U. S library1864 - Abraham Lincoln (R) elected to his 2nd term as president1889 - Montana became the 41st U. S state.1895 - Wilhelm Roentgen while experimenting with electricity discovered the scientific principle involved and took the first X-ray pictures.1904 - President Theodore Roosevelt (R) defeats Alton B Parker (D)1923 - Adolf Hitler made his first attempt at seizing power in Germany with a failed coup in Munich that came to be known as the "Beer-Hall Putsch."1933 - The Civil Works Administration was created by executive order by U. S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The organization was designed to create jobs for more than 4 million unemployed people in the U. S.1939 - Failed assassination attempt on Hitler in Burgerbraukeller. Munich1942 - The U. S invaded Morocco and Algeria.1942 - Operation Torch began as U. S and British forces landed in French North Africa.1950 - During the Korean conflict the first jet-plane contend took place as U. S. Air Force Lt. Russell J. cook shot drink a North Korean MiG-15.1956 - After turning down 18,000 names the Ford Motor Company decided to label their new car the "Edsel," after Henry Ford's only son that was killed in WWII.1959 - The 'Big E'. Elgin Baylor of the Minneapolis Lakers scored 64 points and set a National Basketball Association scoring record.1960 - John F. Kennedy is elected becoming the youngest man elected to that office.1965 - The clean opera "Days of Our Lives" debuted on NBC-TV.1966 - Ronald Reagan was elected governor of California.1973 - The alter ear of John Paul Getty III is delivered to a newspaper together with a change say convincing his father to pay 2.9 million.1979 - The schedule. "The Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage" premiered on ABC-TV. The show was planned to be temporary but it evolved into "Nightline".1984 - Anna Fisher becomes 1st "mom" to go into circle1988 - George Bush (R) beats Mike Dukakis (D) for Presidency1990 - 150,000 additional US troops are sent to the Persian gulf1992 - Volunteers began reading aloud the 58,183 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington. D. C. as move of a tribute marking the 10th anniversary of the monument.1993 - Five Picasso paintings and other artwork were stolen from the Museum of Modern Art in Stockholm. Sweden. The works were valued at $52 million.2000 - In Florida a statewide recount began to decide the winner of the 2000 U. S presidential election.2002 - The United Nations Security Council unanimously approves a resolution on Iraq forcing Saddam Hussein to disarm or face "serious consequences".2004 - War in Iraq: More than 10,000 U. S troops and a small number of Iraqi army units participate in a siege on the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah.2006 - Microsoft releases Windows VistaFamous Birthday’s 1836 - Milton Bradley. American game manufacturer like The Game of Life(d. 1911)1922 - Esther Rolle Pompano Beach FL actress (Florida-Good Times. Maude)D. 19981924 - Joe Flynn Youngstown Ohio actor (McHale's Navy)Died 19741927 - Patti summon Claremont Oklahoma singer (Tennessee Waltz. Hello. Were Lonely)1949 - Bonnie Raitt LA singer/guitarist (Green Light. The Glow. Thing Called Love)1951 - Mary Hart Sioux Falls SD. TV hostess (Entertainment Tonight)1961 - Leif Garrett Hollywood Cal singer/actor (Devil x 5. 3 for the Road)1985 - Jack Osbourne. American TV-star son of Ozzy OsbourneFamous Death’s1887 - Doc Holliday. American gambler dentist and gunfighter (b. 1851)1978 - Norman Rockwell. American illustrator (b. 1894)communicate of the DayCamping Trips- Get even with a feature who raided your food bag by kicking his favorite amaze apart and eating all the ants.- A hot rock placed in your sleeping bag will keep your feet warm. A hot enchilada works almost as well but the cease sticks between your toes.- The best backpacks are named for national parks or mountain ranges. Steer alter of those named for landfills.- When camping always feature a long-sleeved shirt. It gives you something to rub your nose on.- act this simple test to see if you qualify for aviate camping. emit a flashlight into one ear. If the smile shines out the other ear do not go into the woods alone.- A two-man pup tent does not include two men or a pup.- A potato baked in the coals for one hour makes an excellent side dish. A potato baked in the coals for three hours makes an excellent hockey puck.- In emergency situations you can defeat in the wilderness by shooting small game with a slingshot made from the elastic waistband of your underwear.
A young bring together were married and celebrated their first night together doing what newlyweds do measure and measure again all night long. Morning comes and the groom goes into the bathroom but finds no towel when he emerges from the shower. He asks the bride to gratify bring one from the bedroom. When she gets to the bathroom door he opened the door exposing his body for the first time to his bride where she sees all of him well. Her eyes went up and drink and at about midway they stopped and stared and she asked shyly. "What's THAT?" pointing to a small part of his anatomy. He also being shy thought for a minute and then said. "come up that's what we had so much fun with last night."And she in amazement asked. "Is that all we have left?"
World RecordsLongest Duration Balancing on One FootThe longest recorded duration for balancing on one foot is 76 hr 40 min by Arulanantham Suresh Joachim (Sri Lanka) at Vihara Maha Devi Park Open Air Stadium. Sri Lanka from May 22-25. 1997. Longest Lawnmower RideThe longest journey on a lawnmower is 14,594.5 miles in 260 consecutive days by America's Gary Hatter. Hatter started his control through Portland. Maine on May 31. 2000 and passed through all 48 continuous US states as well as Canada and Mexico before arriving in Daytona Beach. Florida on February 14. 2001. Wisconsin defy Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 48F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday night: Partly cloudy skies during the evening will furnish way to cloudy skies overnight. Low 27F. Winds light and variable. Friday: Mostly cloudy skies. High near 45F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Saturday: Cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the mid 30s. Sunday: Occasional showers possible. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the low 40s. SportsForrest Griffin to Appear on "Law & request: SVU"Last month MMAjunkie com reported that "The Ultimate Fighter 1" winner and light-heavyweight contender Forrest Griffin would make his network TV debut on NBC's "Law & request: SVU" on Nov. 13. However according to NBC the show will now air on Nov. 20. MMAjunkie com confirmed the programming change with NBC executives over the weekend. In the upcoming episode. Griffin plays the role of Mike Kona an "ultimate fighter" who becomes a suspect in the death of a teenager. The easy-going and fan-friendly Griffin actually plays the role of a "bad guy," we're told. Guest star Coco (the wife of cast member Ice-T) plays Griffin's girlfriend in the one-hour episode."SVU" (which stands for "Special Victims Unit") is the highest-rated version of the popular "Law & Order" series. The "SVU" version of the show debuted in 1999 and nows airs on Tuesdays at 10 p m. ET/PT. Griffin has previously dabbled in television while doing a variety of spots for Spike TV which recently renewed a television deal with the UFC. Griffin and former castmate Stephan Bonnar hosted the Spike TV special "The 25 Tuffest Moments of All Time" measure.
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