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Post by johnmori on Sept 26, 2020 3:55:08 GMT -5
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September 26, 1983
Soviet Air Force officer Stanislav Petrov identifies a report of an incoming nuclear missile as a computer error and not an American first strike.
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Post by soutxed on Sept 26, 2020 9:10:59 GMT -5
On this date in 1914 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an independent government agency in the US, responsible for consumer and market protection was established by the Federal Trade Commission Act.
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Post by BillG on Sept 26, 2020 9:56:46 GMT -5
Who knew??? On September 26, 1962 "The Beverly Hillbillies" premiered on CBS-TV.
 
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Post by sandipaws on Sept 26, 2020 10:14:01 GMT -5
Good morning MidnightSun, John, souxted and Bill,
Thanks so much for the outstanding posts today.
Hope you all have a super Saturday!
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Post by sandipaws on Sept 26, 2020 21:43:07 GMT -5
Who Knew??? On September 27th, National Crush a Can Day dedicates time to educating the country about the benefits of recycling.
Aluminum cans are the second most recycled material after steel in the United States.
Not only is aluminum 100% recyclable, but it also uses 95% less energy to recycle an old can into a new one.
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Post by MidnightSun on Sept 27, 2020 2:01:14 GMT -5
It is impossible to sneeze in your sleep. Your brain shuts down this reflex.
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Post by johnmori on Sept 27, 2020 5:51:26 GMT -5
Thanks sandipaws. You too!
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September 27, 1998
The Google internet search engine retroactively claims this date as its birthday.
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Post by BillG on Sept 27, 2020 8:12:09 GMT -5
Who knew??? On September 27, 1825, George Stephenson's "Locomotion No. 1" becomes the 1st steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public rail line, the Stockton and Darlington Railway in England.
 
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Post by soutxed on Sept 27, 2020 9:03:44 GMT -5
On September 27, 1991, the Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocked, 7-7, on the nomination of Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Post by sandipaws on Sept 27, 2020 14:23:17 GMT -5
Hello MidnightSun, John, Bill and souxted,
Thanks so much for another day of outstanding posts.
Hope you all have a blessed Sunday!
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Post by sandipaws on Sept 27, 2020 22:32:56 GMT -5
Who Knew??? As we near the end of the original 13 colonies, National North Carolina Day recognizes the 12th state to join the Union.
They were the first state to vote for independence from the British at the first Continental Congress.
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Post by MidnightSun on Sept 28, 2020 1:39:38 GMT -5
Seahorses pair up for life and often travel together holding on to each other's tail.
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Post by johnmori on Sept 28, 2020 5:22:24 GMT -5
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September 28, 1892
The first night game for American football takes place in a contest between Wyoming Seminary and Mansfield State Normal.
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Post by soutxed on Sept 28, 2020 7:58:56 GMT -5
On September 28, 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England to claim the English throne
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Post by sandipaws on Sept 28, 2020 22:44:57 GMT -5
Who Knew???
 On September 29th, National VFW Day honors the men and women devoted to this valuable organization and those members who have served our nation.
Members of the organization named Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) today hold a long-standing history of volunteerism in their communities. Not only have they served their country, but they continue to serve their fellow veterans, families, and communities by sponsoring scholarships, career fairs, mental wellness campaigns, and so many more excellent services.
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