On this Day
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texan
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On this day, 31 Dec 1929
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians played Auld Lang Syne as a New Year’s Eve song for the first time on this
night in 1929.
Auld Lang Syne had been the band’s theme song long before 1929. However, this night was the start of a
New Year’s Eve tradition as Lombardo’s famed orchestra played at the Hotel Roosevelt Grill in New York City
to usher in the new year.
Where did it Auld begin? Scottish poet Robert Burnss said he heard an old man singing the words, and
wrote them down; but Burns is considered the original author. The literal translation means
“old long since”; less literal: “days gone by”.
Auld Lang Syne and Happy New Year!
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians played Auld Lang Syne as a New Year’s Eve song for the first time on this
night in 1929.
Auld Lang Syne had been the band’s theme song long before 1929. However, this night was the start of a
New Year’s Eve tradition as Lombardo’s famed orchestra played at the Hotel Roosevelt Grill in New York City
to usher in the new year.
Where did it Auld begin? Scottish poet Robert Burnss said he heard an old man singing the words, and
wrote them down; but Burns is considered the original author. The literal translation means
“old long since”; less literal: “days gone by”.
Auld Lang Syne and Happy New Year!
texan
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On this day, 1 Jan 2013,
The world’s most celebrated holiday, New Year’s Day, has been observed on January 1 in most English-speaking
countries since 1751when the British calendar act was passed.
Before that, folks wished everyone a Happy New Year on March 25, to coincide, approximately, with the beginning
of spring.
In many other countries, it is customary to wish everyone a Happy Birthday (rather than Happy New Year) on
January 1st since the day is called Everyman’s Birthday; the day when everyone gets a year older whether
it’s their real birthday or not. For some unknown reason, this rule also applies to race horses.
No matter when they were born, all race horses become a year older today.
So, wish a horse and your friends, “Happy Birthday” today, and don’t nag them about their ages.
The world’s most celebrated holiday, New Year’s Day, has been observed on January 1 in most English-speaking
countries since 1751when the British calendar act was passed.
Before that, folks wished everyone a Happy New Year on March 25, to coincide, approximately, with the beginning
of spring.
In many other countries, it is customary to wish everyone a Happy Birthday (rather than Happy New Year) on
January 1st since the day is called Everyman’s Birthday; the day when everyone gets a year older whether
it’s their real birthday or not. For some unknown reason, this rule also applies to race horses.
No matter when they were born, all race horses become a year older today.
So, wish a horse and your friends, “Happy Birthday” today, and don’t nag them about their ages.
packageguy
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On this day, we relax. And think about The beginning of a great year
Ms.PacMan
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On this day in 1913 the USPS introduced parcel post. National Postal Museum
texan
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On this day. 2 Jan 1974, U.S. President Richard M. Nixon signed a bill requiring states to lower the maximum
speed limit to 55 MPH.
The law was meant to conserve gasoline supplies during an embargo imposed by Arab oil-producing countries.
The embargo was lifted on March 13, 1974, but the speed limit lid stayed on until 1987.
speed limit to 55 MPH.
The law was meant to conserve gasoline supplies during an embargo imposed by Arab oil-producing countries.
The embargo was lifted on March 13, 1974, but the speed limit lid stayed on until 1987.
texan
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On this day, 3 Jan 1938, The March of Dimes was established on this day in 1938-- by
U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt -- to fight poliomyelitis (Roosevelt himself was afflicted with polio).
The organization was originally called the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (as the disease was
commonly known).
The March of Dimes accomplished its mission within 20 years.
Research led by Dr. Jonas Salk and supported by funds (those marching little dimes) raised
annually by thousands of volunteers, resulted in the announcement in April 1955 that the
Salk polio vaccine was “safe, potent and effective.”
The foundation also supported the research that led to the Sabin oral vaccine, another safe,
effective polio preventative discovered by Dr. Albert B. Sabin.
U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt -- to fight poliomyelitis (Roosevelt himself was afflicted with polio).
The organization was originally called the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (as the disease was
commonly known).
The March of Dimes accomplished its mission within 20 years.
Research led by Dr. Jonas Salk and supported by funds (those marching little dimes) raised
annually by thousands of volunteers, resulted in the announcement in April 1955 that the
Salk polio vaccine was “safe, potent and effective.”
The foundation also supported the research that led to the Sabin oral vaccine, another safe,
effective polio preventative discovered by Dr. Albert B. Sabin.
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moreluck
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March 23, 2013 is National Puppy Day
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UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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I'm pretty sure this thread was intended to highlight a specific event on a specific day in history, such as Dec. 7th, 1941.
moreluck
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You get all that from "On This Day" ?? Aren't you just the most insightful person ever !! Bless your heart !!
Oh, and Dec. 7th is actually Karen's (neighbor) birthday. I'll remember to post that to "On This Day" on that day.
