This Day in History

[mosquito]

I just happened to run across this and since it's a favorite...

In 1888 the 36-inch refracting telescope at the Lick Observatory near San Jose, the largest in the world until 1897, was used for the first time.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lick_Observatory

 

[Bubba_s]

Jan 3 1977, Apple incorporates

 

[doc4216]

I love history!

 

[panthera]

On this day in 2009 Satoshi Nakamoto began mining the Genesis Block of bitcoin on January 3rd, 2009. Encoded in the block was "The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks" for posterity.

 

[bruceflinch]

I love history!

Me too!
In 1521, Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church.

 

[Kurosaki]

Jan 3 1977, Skynet became selfaware

fixed

 

[mosquito]

Me too!
In 1521, Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church.

What a way to start the year!

 

[budman]

1912 Plans are announced for a new $150,000 Brooklyn stadium for the Trolley Dodgers baseball team.

Now I know how they got the name Dodgers! :cool

 

[budman]

I love history!

Me too... lots to see here: http://www.historynet.com/today-in-history

 

[DataDan]

I just happened to run across this and since it's a favorite...

In 1888 the 36-inch refracting telescope at the Lick Observatory near San Jose, the largest in the world until 1897, was used for the first time.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lick_Observatory

Go see it. Y'all get up there a few times a year but probably haven't taken the tour.

Then try to get in to see the big reflector just across the street. Its 120-inch Pyrex mirror started out as a test disc before the 200-inch Palomar mirror was poured.

 

[afm199]

Today in 1945, Canada sent its first 13,000 draftees to Europe. Many of them threw their rifles overboard in protest.

At the Battle of the Bulge, the Americans began their first offensive of the Battle, as the battle began to turn.

 

[Abacinator]

Me too!
In 1521, Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church.

Martin Luther was quite the anti-Semite!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Jews_and_Their_Lies

 

[bruceflinch]

Martin Luther was quite the anti-Semite!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Jews_and_Their_Lies

I had no idea!

Conflict in Religion?
I’m shocked!! :laughing

 

[HappyHighwayman]

Interesting

 

[Blankpage]

Today in 1945, Canada sent its first 13,000 draftees to Europe. Many of them threw their rifles overboard in protest.

At the Battle of the Bulge, the Americans began their first offensive of the Battle, as the battle began to turn.

Got a link?

 

[Butch]

Fascinating stuff!

Born on January 4
1643 Sir Isaac Newton, scientist who developed the laws of gravity and planetary relations...

 

[mosquito]

The Burj Khalifa officially opened on 4 January, 2010:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Khalifa

 

[Bubba_s]

Fascinating stuff!

Born on January 4
1643 Sir Isaac Newton, scientist who developed the laws of gravity and planetary relations...

Also Born on January 4, ME!

 

[bruceflinch]

HBD Bubba! arty

 

[Bubba_s]