Thursday, August 16, 2007

Today In History

AP Highlight in History:
On Aug. 16, 1977, singer Elvis Presley died at Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tenn., at age 42.
Audio Link Hospital spokeswoman Vickie Shirey
AP Photo


1777-American forces won the Revolutionary War Battle of Bennington, Vt.

1812-Detroit fell to British and Indian forces in the War of 1812.
Should we give it back to them?
1861-President Abraham Lincoln prohibited the states of the Union from trading with the seceding states of the Confederacy.

1987 -Thousands of people worldwide began a two-day celebration of the "harmonic convergence," which believers called the start of a new, purer age of humankind.
Fruit Loop Brigades...how did it work out for y'all?
1988-Vice President George H.W. Bush tapped Indiana Sen. Dan Quayle to be his running mate on the Republican ticket.

2000- Delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles nominated Vice President Al Gore for president.
And it "IS" a GREAT thing Gorebat LOST!!






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