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Welcome to the Questions of the Day for Sunday, April 9, 2017. If your birthday is today, you were born under the sign of Aries. Famous people who share your birthday include writer Charles Baudelaire; scientist and father of the birth control pill Gregory Pincus; fashion designer Marc Jacobs; singers Paul Robeson, Carl Perkins and Jackie Evancho; American football coach Curly Lambreau; conductor Antal Dorati; actresses Leighton Meester, Elle Fanning and Kristen Stewart; actors Jean-Paul Belmondo and Dennis Quaid, and Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner, who turns (yikes!) 90.
Today’s Questions:
What are some things you would never do?
What are some things you always do?
When was the last time you tried something new?
In memory of the late, great Don Rickles, who are some of your favorite comedians (living or dead)?
Today in History 1483 - Edward V (aged 12) succeeds his father Edward IV as king of England. He is never crowned, and disappears presumed murdered, after incarceration in the Tower of London with his younger brother Richard (the "Princes in the Tower") 1682 – Robert La Salle claims lower Mississippi (modern day Louisiana) for France. 1731 - British mariner Robert Jenkins' ear is cut off by Spanish Guarde Costa in the Caribbean, later catalyst for war between Britain & Spain 1768 – John Hancock refuses to allow British customs agents to board his ship, considered the first act of rebellion against British rule. 1865 - US Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee and 26,765 troops surrender at Appomattox Court House to US Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant 1869 - Hudson Bay Company cedes its territory to Canada. 1872 – Samuel R. Percy patents dried milk. 1917 – Battle of Arras begins. 1927 – Anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti are given death sentences. 1928 – Mae West makes her New York debut in the play Diamond Lil. 1939 – Marian Anderson sings for an audience at 75,000 at the Lincoln Memorial after the Daughters of the American Revolution refuse to grant her, as a black artist, permission to perform before an integrated audience at Constitution Hall. 1940 – Germany invades Denmark and Norway. 1942 – Battle of Bataan. U.S. and Filipino troops are overwhelmed by the Japanese. 1950 – Bob Hope makes his first television appearance. 1953 – TV Guide begins publishing; first 3-D film released, House of Wax. 1959 – NASA announces the first seven astronauts: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard and Donald "Deke" Slayton. 1963 – Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill becomes an honorary U.S. citizen. 1981 – Irish hunger striker Bobby Sands elected to Parliament; the rules are later changed to prohibit prisoners from standing for election. 1992 - John Major elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after his Conservative Party wins the most votes in British electoral history. 2002 – Funeral of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, consort of King George VI and mother of the present Queen. 2003 - Baghdad falls to U.S. forces, ending the invasion of Iraqi but resulting in widespread looting. 2005 – Britain’s Prince Charles marries Camilla Parker-Bowles, who takes the title Duchess of Cornwall. 2012– The Lion King becomes the longest-running Broadway musical, surpassing The Phantom of the Opera.
Word of the Day:
evocative /əˈväkədiv/ adjective
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
Quote of the Day:
“To handle language skillfully is to practice a kind of evocative sorcery.”
- Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867)
Today is:
Palm Sunday
Name Yourself Day
Winston Churchill Day
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Welcome to the Questions of the Day for Sunday, April 9, 2017. If your birthday is today, you were born under the sign of Aries. Famous people who share your birthday include writer Charles Baudelaire; scientist and father of the birth control pill Gregory Pincus; fashion designer Marc Jacobs; singers Paul Robeson, Carl Perkins and Jackie Evancho; American football coach Curly Lambreau; conductor Antal Dorati; actresses Leighton Meester, Elle Fanning and Kristen Stewart; actors Jean-Paul Belmondo and Dennis Quaid, and Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner, who turns (yikes!) 90.
Today’s Questions:
What are some things you would never do? Sky dive, bungee jump from high places or be sling shot into space.
What are some things you always do? Talk too much and generally chat up anyone worth talking to.
When was the last time you tried something new? Long, long, time ago.
In memory of the late, great Don Rickles, who are some of your favorite comedians (living or dead)? Don, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Robin Williams, Red Skelton, Carol Burnett .....
Today in History 1483 - Edward V (aged 12) succeeds his father Edward IV as king of England. He is never crowned, and disappears presumed murdered, after incarceration in the Tower of London with his younger brother Richard (the "Princes in the Tower") 1682 – Robert La Salle claims lower Mississippi (modern day Louisiana) for France. 1731 - British mariner Robert Jenkins' ear is cut off by Spanish Guarde Costa in the Caribbean, later catalyst for war between Britain & Spain 1768 – John Hancock refuses to allow British customs agents to board his ship, considered the first act of rebellion against British rule. 1865 - US Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee and 26,765 troops surrender at Appomattox Court House to US Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant 1869 - Hudson Bay Company cedes its territory to Canada. 1872 – Samuel R. Percy patents dried milk. 1917 – Battle of Arras begins. 1927 – Anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti are given death sentences. 1928 – Mae West makes her New York debut in the play Diamond Lil. 1939 – Marian Anderson sings for an audience at 75,000 at the Lincoln Memorial after the Daughters of the American Revolution refuse to grant her, as a black artist, permission to perform before an integrated audience at Constitution Hall. 1940 – Germany invades Denmark and Norway. 1942 – Battle of Bataan. U.S. and Filipino troops are overwhelmed by the Japanese. 1950 – Bob Hope makes his first television appearance. 1953 – TV Guide begins publishing; first 3-D film released, House of Wax. 1959 – NASA announces the first seven astronauts: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard and Donald "Deke" Slayton. 1963 – Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill becomes an honorary U.S. citizen. 1981 – Irish hunger striker Bobby Sands elected to Parliament; the rules are later changed to prohibit prisoners from standing for election. 1992 - John Major elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after his Conservative Party wins the most votes in British electoral history. 2002 – Funeral of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, consort of King George VI and mother of the present Queen. 2003 - Baghdad falls to U.S. forces, ending the invasion of Iraqi but resulting in widespread looting. 2005 – Britain’s Prince Charles marries Camilla Parker-Bowles, who takes the title Duchess of Cornwall. 2012– The Lion King becomes the longest-running Broadway musical, surpassing The Phantom of the Opera.
Word of the Day:
evocative /əˈväkədiv/ adjective
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
Quote of the Day:
“To handle language skillfully is to practice a kind of evocative sorcery.”
- Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867)
Today is:
Palm Sunday
Name Yourself Day
Winston Churchill Day
Today’s Questions:
What are some things you would never do? Commit crimes. Create drama. Be unkind.
What are some things you always do? Put down the toilet seat. Be useful or helpful if possible.
When was the last time you tried something new? Today. I tried raspberry yogurt. I don't care for the seeds, but it was okay.
In memory of the late, great Don Rickles, who are some of your favorite comedians (living or dead)? Stand up comedians I think are good include
Bill Engvall
Jeff Foxworthy
Ron White
Jim Gaffigan
John Pinette (R.I.P.)
Brian Regan
Kevin James
Rita Rudner
Elaine Boozler
Steven Wright
Word of the Day:
evocative /əˈväkədiv/ adjective
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind. Good word.
Quote of the Day:
“To handle language skillfully is to practice a kind of evocative sorcery.”
- Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867)
Today is:
Name Yourself Day Day would be a funny name. Day Smith. Day Jones.
Welcome to the Questions of the Day for Sunday, April 9, 2017. If your birthday is today, you were born under the sign of Aries. Famous people who share your birthday include writer Charles Baudelaire; scientist and father of the birth control pill Gregory Pincus; fashion designer Marc Jacobs; singers Paul Robeson, Carl Perkins and Jackie Evancho; American football coach Curly Lambreau; conductor Antal Dorati; actresses Leighton Meester, Elle Fanning and Kristen Stewart; actors Jean-Paul Belmondo and Dennis Quaid, and Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner, who turns (yikes!) 90.
Today’s Questions:
What are some things you would never do?House painting,climb ladders
What are some things you always do?Walk 3 dog individually twice a day.
When was the last time you tried something new?It;s been a while
Today in History 1483 - Edward V (aged 12) succeeds his father Edward IV as king of England. He is never crowned, and disappears presumed murdered, after incarceration in the Tower of London with his younger brother Richard (the "Princes in the Tower") 1682 – Robert La Salle claims lower Mississippi (modern day Louisiana) for France. 1731 - British mariner Robert Jenkins' ear is cut off by Spanish Guarde Costa in the Caribbean, later catalyst for war between Britain & Spain 1768 – John Hancock refuses to allow British customs agents to board his ship, considered the first act of rebellion against British rule. 1865 - US Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee and 26,765 troops surrender at Appomattox Court House to US Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant 1869 - Hudson Bay Company cedes its territory to Canada. 1872 – Samuel R. Percy patents dried milk. 1917 – Battle of Arras begins. 1927 – Anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti are given death sentences. 1928 – Mae West makes her New York debut in the play Diamond Lil. 1939 – Marian Anderson sings for an audience at 75,000 at the Lincoln Memorial after the Daughters of the American Revolution refuse to grant her, as a black artist, permission to perform before an integrated audience at Constitution Hall. 1940 – Germany invades Denmark and Norway. 1942 – Battle of Bataan. U.S. and Filipino troops are overwhelmed by the Japanese. 1950 – Bob Hope makes his first television appearance. 1953 – TV Guide begins publishing; first 3-D film released, House of Wax. 1959 – NASA announces the first seven astronauts: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard and Donald "Deke" Slayton. 1963 – Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill becomes an honorary U.S. citizen. 1981 – Irish hunger striker Bobby Sands elected to Parliament; the rules are later changed to prohibit prisoners from standing for election.
2003 - Baghdad falls to U.S. forces, ending the invasion of Iraqi but resulting in widespread looting.
Way too much for me to process--we all have our shortcomings.
I've jumped out of an airplane. There are no perfect airplanes. That's why we invented parachutes.
I talk too much. My son points this out to me. Well, OK. If the checker's mom just died, I can't just take my bags and walk away. Who would do that? That's happened to me.
Mom lived through the Battle of Britain and dad was a fatherless boy during the great depression. You seriously learn some lessons from those people. Mr. Altman had a tattoo on his arm.
Done. I just had to purge. :::some sort of fractured smile:::
Today’s Questions:
What are some things you would never do? Rob a bank, jump off a bridge, run for office, do drugs, eat turnips, chew tobacco, sit on a hot stove.
What are some things you always do? Help others, pay for dinner, wake up every morning.
When was the last time you tried something new? 15 minutes ago tried on a new pair of trousers I bought today. They fit.
In memory of the late, great Don Rickles, who are some of your favorite comedians (living or dead)? Red Skelton is my favorite, then there's Bob Hope, Carol Burnett, Burns & Allen, Jackie Gleason, and a whole slew of others from that era.
Today is:
Name Yourself Day. Day Light, Day Time, Day Zee, Day Dreamer, Day Break all sound good.
Something I would never do is jumping out of a plane, or bungee jump....... I cannot stand heights. I get scared on a thick carpet........
Something I always do is walk round the house checking things before I go to bed. Doors..... windows..... the cooker....... making sure the phone is on the hook. Other people with OCD will be nodding in agreement reading this.......
Last time I tried something new? Can't remember....... I don't do new.........
The funniest comedian I ever saw was a guy called Tommy Cooper. I wouldn't think he is known to most Americans. I saw him many times 'live' and also on the telly. He was a man who could reduce an audience to hysterics of laughter....... I know, I saw it with my own eyes.
'Live' you could see the fear in his eyes. I have literally been sat feet away from him, and could see it. The comedian's fear, 'will they laugh tonight?' Tommy died 'live' on stage during a television show. The audience thought it was part of the show, and laughed as he slowly fell down. Laughter would have been the last thing Tommy heard as he died. He was great...........
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