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Happy Birthday!
B. B. King (1925–2015), born in Mississippi, was a legendary blues singer. King is
considered one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.
He is probably the most recognizable name in the genre.
Early in his career,
he worked as a disc jockey in Memphis, where he gained the nickname “Beale Street Blues Boy,”
later shortened to “B. B.” King’s favorite singer was Frank Sinatra.
Quote of the Day
“I got a chance to ride today on a very nice bus and from
my window I can see how beautiful this country is
and how nice it is to be alive and that to me is like
extra vitamins.”
~ B. B. King
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
On This Date
1859 – British adventurer David Livingstone reached Lake Nyasa, now called Lake Malawi.
1901 – French painter Paul Gauguin settled in Atuona in the Marquesas Islands. He remained there until his death and painted some of his most iconic works there.
1939 – The first escorted ship convoy left Halifax for Britain in formation to protect against German attacks. Canada had declared war on Germany the week before.
1974 – For the first time, an all-female troop of 32 recruits signed in at the RCMP academy in Regina. Their training ended 24 weeks later, and the women became constables.
Daily Trivia
Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for voting in the 1872 election. She never
paid the fine.
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Think-tionary
lagom
A. Not too much, not too little, just the right amount for living a satisfying life
or
B. A bouquet that consists of only one type or species of flower
Who Am I?
When I took over the Egyptian throne at age 18, I was chased to Syria by my father’s power-hungry advisors. I then created an army of mercenaries and returned to Alexandria where I formed an alliance with Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, and we both retook the Egyptian capital. Who am I?
On This Day
On this day 25 years ago, Steve Jobs became the CEO of Apple, Inc.
Twelve years earlier, Jobs quit the company he founded after losing a battle for control with the company’s CEO. But Jobs found himself back in the driver’s seat. He soon revived the company from the verge of bankruptcy. Jobs oversaw the introduction of the iMac, iPad, iPod, iPhone, and iTunes, as well as revamping the Apple operating system. All of these innovations have made Apple a leader in digital technology and a household name.
Today is
Mexican Independence Day, a day commemorating the moment when Father Hidalgo, a priest and leader, madea riveting speech in the town of Dolores, calling for Mexico’s liberation from Spain in September of 1810.F
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