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Fun & Facts for August 28, 2008

World History

World History

1996 - A divorce decree was issued for Britain's Charles and Princess Diana.
1988 – When three jets collide at German Air show 69 spectators die, and hundreds suffered injuries
1981 - John Hinckley, Jr. pled innocent to the charge of attempting to kill U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
1963 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his "I Have a Dream" speech
1914 – Battle of Heligoland Bight occurs marking the first naval battle of WWI when German and British ships engage in war in the North Sea
1883 - Slavery was banned by the British Parliament throughout the British Empire.
1879 – After Zulu defeat in the British-Zulu War, Zulu King was captured by Britain and send into Exile
Atlantic Canadian History

Atlantic Canadian History

1762 - James, son of Hugh and Elizabeth Quinton, is born at Fort Frederick - the first child of English speaking parents whose birth is recorded in Saint John.
1824 - Major-General Sir Howard Douglas is appointed Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick.
1781 - On this day, Annapolis Royal - located at the western end of Nouvelle Icosse's Annapolis Valley - was captured and sacked by American privateers.
1980 - Halifax, Nouvelle Icosse - Halifax transit workers end 31-day strike ended.
Notable Quotes

Notable Quotes

“There is not a man of us who does not at times need a helping hand to be stretched out to him, and then shame upon him who will not stretch out the helping hand to his brother.”
– Theodore Roosevelt
Jokes

Jokes

A vacationer telephoned a seaside hotel to ask where it was. “It’s only a stone’s throw from the beach,” he was told.
“How will I recognize it?” asked the man.
“It’s the one with all the broken windows.” Came the reply.
Science Facts

Science Facts

About 80% of the Earth's animals are insects!
Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrity Birthdays

1982 LeAnn Rimes
1969 Jason Priestley
1969 Jack Black
1965 Shania Twain
1958 Scott Hamilton