On this day in history

[caseyjo]

Post something from history you remember from each day of the month...Each new day has something from history to reflect upon. It can be something you remember from your own past if you choose......Just have fun with it.

Discussions on subjects welcome. There may be only one subject or there could be many in one day...depends on how many people respond, but subjects will be changing as the days change, so try not to let any discussions lead into the next days discussions. Hope we can keep it going..should be interesting seeing what people come up with.Today is Jan 26th so I am posting this to start us off:

On This Day: Prague Police Suppress March Honoring Czech Martyr Jan Palach

January 26, 2011 06:00 AM

by findingDulcinea Staff

On Jan. 26, 1969, Prague police broke up a peaceful march honoring Jan Palach, who 10 days earlier had set himself on fire to protest the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia.

[caseyjo]

Dittoing doo doo is definitely delightful.

[caseyjo]

For the humor & your response...:}

[Quinn]

Casey...wjy would you sully a perfectly lovely thread with that cacaw? :-)

[caseyjo]

2010 United States First US Tea Party Convention 

7th February, 2010 : The former vice-presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, has spoken at the first US Tea Party convention, where she has urged for a return to conservative principles. Speaking in Nashville, Mrs. Palin called President Obama's 2011 budget 'immoral' and said it would raise the U.S. debt. The Tea Party movement includes many people who oppose Obama's plans for healthcare reform and stimulus package. Mrs. Palin has said that future generations will be paying for his spending.

[Quinn]

1964

The Beatles arrive in the United States for the first time.

[caseyjo]

U.S. 
1926 U.S.A. First Doughnut Making Machine 

6th February, 1926 : In Dubuque, Iowa the first doughnut-making machine was launched by a company called Trausch Bakery.

[caseyjo]

U.S. 
1952 U.S.A. Don’t Walk 

Tuesday, 5th February, 1952 : The first “Don’t Walk” sign was installed in New York City . The installation of this sign was inspired by the growing number of deaths resulting from pedestrian accidents. The use of these pedestrian traffic signs are still used today in order to make streets safer.

[caseyjo]

Yes Kooner you can play monopoly at POGO.Com...You have to sign up for a account..I used to play Pop-it on pogo free on-line...Didn't need a account in those days.

[Quinn]

1935
The popular board game Monopoly® went on sale for the first time.

[caseyjo]

Nowadays...YUP....Like the gay teletubbies.....