Today in History.....

[slimjim]

50 years ago today, 8th August 1969, 4 guys walked across a pedestrian crossing and a photograph was taken ... the rest (as they say) is history



And for anyone here, I guess there will be one or two, who has never heard this classic album here it is - It starts at track one and will auto play through the 17 tracks to the 27sec homage to the Queen

 

[haiducii]

On this day: 4th September

In 1949, Königsberg-born housewife Herta Heuwer first opened up a snack stall in western Berlin (Charlottenburg). On Sept. 4, 1949, as local lore goes, foot traffic was light, and she had time to experiment, mixing sweet peppers, paprika, tomato ketchup, and curry powder, then serving the resulting sauce hot over a sliced, fried bratwurst.

The Currywurst turns 70 today! :cheers:

 

[Shelter]

In 1949, Königsberg-born housewife Herta Heuwer first opened up a snack stall in western Berlin (Charlottenburg). On Sept. 4, 1949, as local lore goes, foot traffic was light, and she had time to experiment, mixing sweet peppers, paprika, tomato ketchup, and curry powder, then serving the resulting sauce hot over a sliced, fried bratwurst.

The Currywurst turns 70 today! :cheers:

Thank you for remembering the Queen of Currywurst. It's from time to time the best meal ever. And ONLY the currywurst from Berlin --- not from Frankfurt, Munich or Stuttgart and so on. :no: That are all cheap copycats!!!!! :blushing::blushing:

 

[haiducii]

On this day: 9th November

Germany celebrates 30 years since fall of Berlin Wall ...



“We learn from history that we do not learn from history.”
― Georg Hegel

 

[Shelter]

30 years now East and West is together! It is great - it is wonderful. You may say that is FREEDOM! But it is my opinion and my feeling that we are living like stepbrothers and stepsisters. Until now - after such a very long time - we are not a real united family! And that is something the policy will not tell you. But we will try to get this standart. What's really hard is, that many former Est-Germans will tell you how "wonderful" it was during the time with "Erich". And for me the most malicious sentence is: "It wasn't everything bad in the GDR!" - That sounds for me like the sentence after the war "With Adolf wasn't everything bad!"

Addendum: Be careful, you're getting political.

 

[takeitall456]

Germany celebrates 30 years since fall of Berlin Wall ...



“We learn from history that we do not learn from history.”
― Georg Hegel

In case you never noticed

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[takeitall456]

Germany celebrates 30 years since fall of Berlin Wall ...



“We learn from history that we do not learn from history.”
― Georg Hegel

In case you never heard about it :thinking:

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[takeitall456]

Germany celebrates 30 years since fall of Berlin Wall ...



“We learn from history that we do not learn from history.”
― Georg Hegel

In case someone needs a reminder

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[dargelos]

Sometimes it's not enough to merely push the thanks button. I must thank unp personally for what he's just done here.

 

[haiducii]

On this day: 13th November

20 years ago, Slovenia hosted the Ukrainians in Ljubljana in the first leg of Euro 2000 qualifying playoffs. With the score level at 1-1 and with seven minutes remaining, the visitors' goalkeeper Oleksandr Shovkovsky got the ball near the corner flag. There was no pressure on him, but he decided to kick the ball forward rather aimlessly. It was the biggest mistake of his career.

Mile Acimovic received the ball near the halfway line, stopped it classily and immediately sent it towards the open goal with only his second touch. Shovkovsky made a desperate effort to prevent the precise shot from going in, but to no avail. The 22-year-old midfielder, who only entered the field as a second half substitute and wasn't considered a star even by local Slovenian standards, celebrated wildly with teammates and fans. And so Slovenia went to their first European Championships.

 

[gorgik9]

20 years ago, Slovenia hosted the Ukrainians in Ljubljana in the first leg of Euro 2000 qualifying playoffs. With the score level at 1-1 and with seven minutes remaining, the visitors' goalkeeper Oleksandr Shovkovsky got the ball near the corner flag. There was no pressure on him, but he decided to kick the ball forward rather aimlessly. It was the biggest mistake of his career.

Mile Acimovic received the ball near the halfway line, stopped it classily and immediately sent it towards the open goal with only his second touch. Shovkovsky made a desperate effort to prevent the precise shot from going in, but to no avail. The 22-year-old midfielder, who only entered the field as a second half substitute and wasn't considered a star even by local Slovenian standards, celebrated wildly with teammates and fans. And so Slovenia went to their first European Championships.

That's some classy goal!!!

I guess you were there in the football arena, or at least watching the game on TV at home...

 

[Shelter]

Haiducii that will be moments for eternity! I think no one will ever forget - that is HISTORY!

 

[haiducii]

That's some classy goal!!!

I guess you were there in the football arena, or at least watching the game on TV at home...

i watching the game on TV at home



btw, i rarely go to ljubljana! my 2nd home is vienna

 

[gorgik9]

i watching the game on TV at home



btw, i rarely go to ljubljana! my 2nd home is vienna

I know, I know - big artists on tour (like the famous Wizard of Maribor) won't go to Ljubljana anyway, they go to Wien - you've told me so :thumbs up:

 

[haiducii]

On this day: 26th November

In 1939, the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll was born in Nutbush, Tennessee, USA.

Happy 80th Birthday Tina! :cheers:

 

[gorgik9]

In 1939, the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll was born in Nutbush, Tennessee, USA.

Happy 80th Birthday Tina! :cheers:

Happy Birthday Tina!!! :cheers:

And one of your most famous songs was...



"Nutbush City Limits" (1973) :thumbs up:

 

[trencherman]

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[haiducii]

On this day: 25th November

In 2016, George Michael died at his home at the age of 53.



Still breaks my heart - the loss of the most perfect voice of the 20th century

 

[camyoo]

On this date:
February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated over Texas en route to Kennedy Space Center in Florida near the end of its 28th mission, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members. The crew members who died aboard this mission were: Rick Husband, Commander; William C. McCool, Pilot; Michael P. Anderson, Payload Commander/Mission Specialist 3; David M. Brown, Mission Specialist 1; Kalpana Chawla, Mission Specialist 2; Laurel Clark, Mission Specialist 4; and Ilan Ramon, Payload Specialist 1.

 

[haiducii]

On this day: 10th February

Today, Tom and Jerry — the iconic cartoon series — turns 80.



It was in 1940 when the first episode was ever aired of the animated franchise and series of comedy short films. The cat-and-mouse duo were created by William Hannah and Joseph Barbera.

The series first appeared in one Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) cartoon “Puss Gets the Boot”. The pair was then introduced with their current names in the subsequent 1941 short film “The Midnight Snack”.

By 1958, Tom and Jerry appeared in 114 short films directed by Hannah and Barbera and received seven Oscars.

In the 80 years since their creation, the cat and mouse have appeared in everything from a "kids" version to a 1992 musical movie where they sang and spoke.