Most Improbable World Series Starter – Howard Ehmke
Howard Ehmke was the quintessential journeyman. He played from 1915 to 1930 for the Buffalo Blues (of the Federal League), Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, and the Philadelphia A’s. He […]
Category Archives: History
The George Washington Bridge Opens This Day 1931
The George Washington Bridge a suspension bridge which goes over the Hudson River connecting Fort Lee, New Jersey to Manhattan in NYC opened on this day in 1931. Its total […]
First Barrel Ride Over Niagara Falls- This Day 1901
On this day in 1901 Annie Edson Taylor on her 63rd birthday became the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel. She went over Horseshoe […]
My Favourite Political Sign This Year
The neighbor down the street has this sign in his front yard. Makes about as much sense as Obama or Romney.. I’m Ross and you’re the boss..
Brutus Commits Suicide This Day 42 B.C.
On this day in 42 B.C. Brutus who had a leading role in the assassination of Julius Caesar two years earlier killed himself. His army had lost the Battle of […]
Apple Announces The IPOD This Day 2001
On this day in 2001 Apple announces the IPOD. The IPOD was developed in less than a year. Over 300,000,000 IPODS have been sold in the last 11 years. I […]
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