|
|
|
0 members (),
1,891
guests, and
697
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Birthday
|
tyro185 (64)
|
|
Birthday
|
1tuffeb (42)
|
|
Event
|
(Public)
On This Day (by Bruce)
Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 1429 Joan of Arc leads Orleans, France, to victory over English.
In 1553 Flemish woman introduces practice of starching linen into England.
In 1661 Chinese Ming dynasty occupies Taiwan.
In 1667 John Arbuthnot Scottish writer (Alexander Pope), born.
In 1715 John Flamsteed observes Uranus for 6th time.
In 1813 Rubber is patented.
In 1818 Alexander II Tsar of Russia (1855-81), born.
In 1830 Adolph Sutro SF mayor, built Cliff House, railways, tunnels, born.
In 1852 1st edition of Peter Roget's Thesaurus published.
In 1879 Sir Thomas Beecham, English composer, founded London Philharmonic, born.
In 1899 Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, bandleader, born.
In 1901 Emperor Hirohito of Japan (1926-89), born.
In 1945 US liberates Nazi concentration camp in Dachau, Germany.
In 1946 28 former Jap leaders indicted in Tokyo as war criminals.
In 1954 Jerry Seinfeld comedian (Seinfeld), born.
In 1958 Michelle Pfeiffer, U.S. actress, born.
In 1967 Aretha Franklin releases Respect.
In 1970 Andre Agassi U.S., tennis pro (US and French Open finalist-1990), born.
In 1980 Alfred Hitchcock director (Psycho), dies at 80.
|
|
|
These Outdoorking Forums have helped Thousands of people in finding answers to their equipment questions.
If you have received help, please consider making a donation to support the on-going running cost of these forums.
|
|
|
Forums145
Topics13,065
Posts107,262
Members17,847
| |
Most Online16,069
Sep 19th, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
