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Post by johnmori on Oct 20, 2021 6:05:26 GMT -5
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October 20, 1934
MLB All-Star team led by Connie Mack and including Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx and Lou Gehrig sails to Japan for 18-game series against Big-Six University League
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Post by soutxed on Oct 20, 2021 8:25:49 GMT -5
Oct. 20, 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee opened hearings into alleged Communist influence and infiltration in the U.S. motion picture industry.
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Post by sandipaws on Oct 20, 2021 14:01:10 GMT -5
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Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day is observed annually on the third Wednesday in October. The Chamber of Commerce’s primary objective is strengthening local businesses of all sizes. The best way to honor this organization is to use the services of local chamber businesses.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been in existence since 1912. President William Howard Taft first brought the concept for an organization that would represent the concerns of U.S. businesses in an address before Congress in December of 1911.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers numerous programs both nationally and internationally in support of businesses. Whether they’re raising awareness of regulations, setting initiatives, or campaigning for better markets, the Chamber provides support to the communities they serve. Additionally, they provide outstanding resources for startups, online businesses, and those looking to advance their business outlook worldwide.
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Post by MidnightSun on Oct 20, 2021 23:33:30 GMT -5
Barry Manilow Wrote the State Farm and Band-Aid Jingles. In addition to co-writing hits like "Copacabana" and "Mandy," Barry Manilow has authored a number of famous jingles. This includes the iconic "Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there" jingle, and the classic, "I am stuck on Band-Aid brand 'cause Band-Aid's stuck on me."
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Post by BillG on Oct 21, 2021 6:12:10 GMT -5
Who Knew??? On October 21, 1520 explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his fleet reach Cape Virgenes and become the first Europeans to sail into the Pacific Ocean.
 
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Post by johnmori on Oct 21, 2021 7:01:27 GMT -5
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October 21, 1959
President Eisenhower approves the transfer of all US Army space-related activities to NASA, including most of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency.
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Post by soutxed on Oct 21, 2021 8:11:34 GMT -5
October 21, 1879, Thomas Edison perfected a workable electric light at his laboratory in Menlo Park, N.J.
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Post by sandipaws on Oct 21, 2021 12:21:41 GMT -5
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Each year on October 21st, National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day ushers in the flavors of fall. Cheesecake is one of America’s favorite desserts and by adding pumpkin, we celebrate the essential flavoring of the season.
This sweet dessert mixes fresh soft cheese, cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar to create a base. The crust is made from crushed graham crackers, crushed cookies, pastry, or sponge cake. Pumpkin may be added to cheesecake recipes in various ways. For example, it may be swirled throughout, mixed thoroughly with all ingredients, or layered. Bakers prepare cheesecakes both baked or unbaked. Some bakers flavor cheesecakes and top them with fruit, fruit sauce, chocolate, or whipped cream.
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Post by MidnightSun on Oct 21, 2021 23:49:23 GMT -5
A slice for me, please.The "ManhattAnt" Is a Species of Ant Unique to New York City. In 2012, scientists discovered the "ManhattAnt," a previously unknown species of the insect that appears to exclusively live in New York City where Broadway meets 63rd street and also 76th street. They believe the insect, which is related to the cornfield ant, may have evolved on its own due to its isolation in the city. The ant has adapted to its warmer, drier, concrete-covered environment.
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Post by johnmori on Oct 22, 2021 7:03:33 GMT -5
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October 22, 1962
Cuban Missile Crisis: President Kennedy, after internal counsel from Dwight D. Eisenhower, announces that American reconnaissance planes have discovered Soviet nuclear weapons in Cuba, and that he has ordered a naval "quarantine" of the Communist nation.
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Post by soutxed on Oct 22, 2021 8:42:47 GMT -5
October 22, 1836, Sam Houston was inaugurated as the first constitutionally elected president of the Republic of Texas.
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Post by BillG on Oct 22, 2021 9:40:31 GMT -5
Who Knew??? October 22nd is "National Nut Day".
 
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Post by sandipaws on Oct 22, 2021 11:11:57 GMT -5
Who Knew??? National Color Day focuses on the impact color has on each of us. The observance takes place each year on October 22nd. Color is powerful. It can affect a mood, draw attention, even cause alarm.
It is hard to imagine a world without color. Without color, we would nearly be blind. Doctors check for health through the color of a patient’s skin.
On a late, crisp autumn morning, sparkling frost and leaves changing from green to vermillion signal a change of seasons. A flush of color in the cheeks of a friend sends a cue of her embarrassment.
The street light turns from green to yellow to red. In the Grand Canyon, layers of sediment range in color from black to pale ash. All these signs alert us to change through color.
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Post by MidnightSun on Oct 22, 2021 23:06:39 GMT -5
Mr. Clean's Name Changes Around the Globe. Mr. Clean is known as Mr. Proper in mainland Europe, probably to avoid confusion with Mr. Sheen and Mr. Muscle. In the United Kingdom it is known as Flash. In Canada, the French name is M. Net (nettoyer is the French verb for "to clean"').In Germany, he's Meister Proper, and in Spain, he's Don Limpio.
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Post by soutxed on Oct 23, 2021 8:18:58 GMT -5
October 23, 2001 Apple announces the first iPod Player. The iPod is the world's best-selling portable media player. Already 6 years after its initial launch, Apple announced that 100 million devices had been sold. The company has been criticized for its aggressive policies forcing users to use only original batteries and preventing them from freely sharing content with others. Guess that is why today is I Pod day.
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