Robert Moses “Master Builder Of New York City” Born This Day 1888
Robert Moses was born on this day in 1888. Robert Moses is the subject of one of the greatest if not the greatest biography I have ever read- Robert Caro’s […]
Category Archives: Politics
Items from the world of politics
News Report On Mohamad Bouazizi- The Street Vendor Who Started The Arab Spring
On this day in 2010 a Tunisian street vendor named Mohamad Bouazizi set himself on fire and set the Arab world ablaze. Here is a news report on Mohamad Bouazizi. […]
Street Vendor Mohamed Bouazizi Sets Himself On Fire- Catalyst For Tunisian Revolution/ Arab Spring
Sometimes big events start with an ordinary person. On this day in 2010 a Tunisian street vendor called Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in protest of the confiscation of […]
Rock Musician Ted Nugent AKA “The Motor City Madman” 64 Today
Rock musician Ted Nugent turns 64 today. Ted Nugent is known for a string of hits in the 1970’s and is known today for his conservative views and his strong […]
United States Supreme Court Rules In Bush VS Gore- This Day 2000
On this day in 2000 the United States Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 in favor of George W. Bush in the Bush vs Gore case in Florida over the […]
John Kerry- Reporting For Duty- Kerry Turns 69 Today
United States Senator and failed Presidential candidate John Kerry turns 69 today. His ” I”m John Kerry reporting for duty” during his acceptance speech at the Democratic Convention in 2004 […]
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