This Day In History

MedicCook · 03-14-2009, 10:07 PM

March 15th

44 B.C.
On the “Ides of March,” Julius Caesar was stabbed to death in the senate house by a group of conspirators led by Cimber, Casca, Cassius, and Marcus Junius Brutus.

1493
Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first visit to the Western Hemisphere.

1776
South Carolina becomes the first American colony to declare its independence from Great Britain and set up its own government.

1820
Maine became the 23rd state.

1919
The American Legion was founded in Paris.

1937
The first hospital blood bank in the United States was established, in Chicago, at Cook County Hospital.

1977
The first episode of "Eight is Enough" was aired on ABC-TV.

1985
The first Internet domain name is registered (symbolics.com).

2004
Scientists reported the discovery of Sedna, the most distant object in the solar system.

Birthdays
74 Judd Hirsch Actor ("Taxi")
69 Phil Lesh Rock musician (Grateful Dead)
68 Mike Love Rock singer (The Beach Boys)
63 Howard Scott Rock musician (War)
55 Craig Wasson Actor
54 Dee Snider Rock singer (Twisted Sister)
54 nozero Cigar Asylum Inmate
52 Park Overall Actress ("Empty Nest")
48 Fabio Model
46 Bret Michaels Rock singer (Poison), reality tv personality
41 Mark McGrath Rock singer (Sugar Ray)
40 Kim Raver Actress ("24")
35 BP22 Cigar Asylum Inmate
35 Andyman Cigar Asylum Inmate
34 Eva Longoria Parker Actress ("Desperate Housewives")
34 will.i.am Rapper, musician (Black Eyed Peas)
32 Joseph Hahn DJ (Linkin Park)
30 Kevin Youkilis Baseball player
26 Sean Biggerstaff Actor ("Harry Potter" movies)
?? jgros001 Cigar Asylum Inmate

78 Andrew Jackson 3/15/1767 - 6/8/1845 7th president of the United States (1829-37)

icehog3 · 03-15-2009, 10:52 AM

1937 Battle of the Century: Fred Allen and Jack Benny meet on radio

1962 Gordie Howe (Det Red Wings) is 2nd NHLer to score 500 goals

March 15th

Birthdays
74 Judd Hirsch Actor ("Taxi")

03-14-2009, 10:07 PM	#1
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: This Day In History March 15th 44 B.C. On the “Ides of March,” Julius Caesar was stabbed to death in the senate house by a group of conspirators led by Cimber, Casca, Cassius, and Marcus Junius Brutus. 1493 Christopher Columbus returned to Spain after his first visit to the Western Hemisphere. 1776 South Carolina becomes the first American colony to declare its independence from Great Britain and set up its own government. 1820 Maine became the 23rd state. 1919 The American Legion was founded in Paris. 1937 The first hospital blood bank in the United States was established, in Chicago, at Cook County Hospital. 1977 The first episode of "Eight is Enough" was aired on ABC-TV. 1985 The first Internet domain name is registered (symbolics.com). 2004 Scientists reported the discovery of Sedna, the most distant object in the solar system. Birthdays 74 Judd Hirsch Actor ("Taxi") 69 Phil Lesh Rock musician (Grateful Dead) 68 Mike Love Rock singer (The Beach Boys) 63 Howard Scott Rock musician (War) 55 Craig Wasson Actor 54 Dee Snider Rock singer (Twisted Sister) 54 nozero Cigar Asylum Inmate 52 Park Overall Actress ("Empty Nest") 48 Fabio Model 46 Bret Michaels Rock singer (Poison), reality tv personality 41 Mark McGrath Rock singer (Sugar Ray) 40 Kim Raver Actress ("24") 35 BP22 Cigar Asylum Inmate 35 Andyman Cigar Asylum Inmate 34 Eva Longoria Parker Actress ("Desperate Housewives") 34 will.i.am Rapper, musician (Black Eyed Peas) 32 Joseph Hahn DJ (Linkin Park) 30 Kevin Youkilis Baseball player 26 Sean Biggerstaff Actor ("Harry Potter" movies) ?? jgros001 Cigar Asylum Inmate 78 Andrew Jackson 3/15/1767 - 6/8/1845 7th president of the United States (1829-37)

03-15-2009, 10:52 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,975 Trading: (60)	Re: This Day In History 1937 Battle of the Century: Fred Allen and Jack Benny meet on radio 1962 Gordie Howe (Det Red Wings) is 2nd NHLer to score 500 goals March 15th Birthdays 74 Judd Hirsch Actor ("Taxi") __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!