Thursday, December 30, 2004

This Day In History…

10 Years Ago Today...
...The Balkans erupt when Serbians insist on renaming the Yugo the Slav-o.
...MTV changes its name to the “Flannel Channel” as grunge tops the charts.

25 Years Ago Today...
...Ronald Reagan chooses Ethan Allen for his cabinets
...Cobra Commander and Destro launch an offensive against the entire world because they “hate freedom.”

50 Years Ago Today...
...Chicago banker Frederick Wilson decides not to wear a hat to work—he is called before the House UnAmerican Activities Committee and is later executed
...Controversial “Pebble n’ Biscuit” music renamed “Rock n’ Roll”

100 Years Ago Today...
...Children walk 7 miles to school through a blizzard, uphill both ways
...Scientists stunned when Teddy Roosevelt discovers the environment

500 Years Ago Today...
...The Church decides to eliminate first 11 days of Christmas. French hen industry crumbles.
...“Celebrity Witch Hunt” is Europe’s top reality show
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