Josef Stalin Orders Destruction Of Lenin-Dueproges Dam This Day 1941
On this day in 1941 Soviet leader Josef Stalin ordered the destruction of the Lenin-Dueproges Dam to hamper the invading Nazi forces. The dam which was completed in 1932 […]
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Elvis Costello “Oliver’s Army” Video / Elvis 58 Today
Its Elvis Costello’s 58th birthday.. here is one of his great songs/videos- Oliver’s Army from this third album and possibly his best album “Armed Forces” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVwrrkt22Ag
The Battle Of Blair Mountain Begins- This Day 1921
The Battle of Blair Mountain, the largest armed rebellion after the American Civil War began on this day in 1921 in Logan County, West Virginia. 10,000 coal miners […]
Singer-Songwriter- Elvis Costello -58 Today
Singer-Songwriter Elvis Costello turns 58 years old today. Born Declan MacManus, he became Elvis Costello before releasing his first album in 1977, [the classic “My Aim Is True”} Elvis has […]
The Long, Strange Trip Of Dock Ellis {Fantastic ESPN Article}
Former Major League pitcher Dock Ellis is most famous for pitching a no-hitter while on an LSD trip back in 1972. I have been a Pittsburgh Pirate fan […]
Pro Football Hall Of Famer Steve Van Buren Dead At 91
Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Van Buren dead at age 91. He died of pneumonia. Steve Van Buren was one of the great running backs of the […]
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