On This Day In History

[Piper]

1869-The Suez Canal in
Egypt opens, linking the
Mediterranean Sea and
the Red Sea.

[Piper]

17th november


gary from greytown was born, 6 ib 2 oz, he now has a birthday every year, till he doesn't

Yeah, you are right on the money there!

And happy birthday .

[BMWST?]

Some History for the 18th November

2024 Piper doesnt post the history for several days

1901 – Britain and the United States sign the Hay–Pauncefote Treaty, which nullifies the Clayton–Bulwer Treaty and withdraws British objections to an American-controlled canal in Panama

1903 – The Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty is signed by the United States and Panama, giving the United States exclusive rights over the Panama Canal Zone.

1910 – In their campaign for women's voting rights, hundreds of suffragettes march to the British Parliament in London. Several are beaten by police, newspaper attention embarrasses the authorities, and the march is dubbed Black Friday

1916 – World War I: First Battle of the Somme: In France, British Expeditionary Force commander Douglas Haig calls off the battle which started on July 1, 1916

1943 – World War II: Battle of Berlin: Four hundred and forty Royal Air Force planes bomb Berlin causing only light damage and killing 131. The RAF loses nine aircraft and 53 air crew

1947 – The Ballantynes Department store fire in Christchurch, New Zealand, kills 41; it is the worst fire disaster in the history of New Zealand

1961 – United States President John F. Kennedy sends 18,000 military advisors to South Vietnam.

[Piper]

Some History for the 18th November

2024 Piper doesnt post the history for several days

1901 – Britain and the United States sign the Hay–Pauncefote Treaty, which nullifies the Clayton–Bulwer Treaty and withdraws British objections to an American-controlled canal in Panama

1903 – The Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty is signed by the United States and Panama, giving the United States exclusive rights over the Panama Canal Zone.

1910 – In their campaign for women's voting rights, hundreds of suffragettes march to the British Parliament in London. Several are beaten by police, newspaper attention embarrasses the authorities, and the march is dubbed Black Friday

1916 – World War I: First Battle of the Somme: In France, British Expeditionary Force commander Douglas Haig calls off the battle which started on July 1, 1916

1943 – World War II: Battle of Berlin: Four hundred and forty Royal Air Force planes bomb Berlin causing only light damage and killing 131. The RAF loses nine aircraft and 53 air crew

1947 – The Ballantynes Department store fire in Christchurch, New Zealand, kills 41; it is the worst fire disaster in the history of New Zealand

1961 – United States President John F. Kennedy sends 18,000 military advisors to South Vietnam.

Yes I posted about the fire last year.

[BMWST?]

Yes I posted about the fire last year.

i meant that you hadnt posted the history TODAY after posting most days recentlly

[jellywrestler]

Yes I posted about the fire last year.

so why didn't you post about lasts years history and keep things fresh?

[Piper]

i meant that you hadnt posted the history TODAY after posting most days recentlly

I post when I get around to it
And it's Ballantynes,not allantynes,and there's no need to shout!
Anyway, I'm sure other people can post something as well if they want to ?

[Piper]

so why didn't you post about lasts years history and keep things fresh?

Why post about lasts years when it's already posted?

[Piper]

1916-Samuel Goldwyn and
Edgar Selwyn establish
Goldwyn Pictures.

[jellywrestler]

Why post about lasts years when it's already posted?

because last year it was the days news, this year it's history simply, you seem to lack commitment to this role you've made for yourself?.

[Piper]

because last year it was the days news, this year it's history simply, you seem to lack commitment to this role you've made for yourself?.

No it's not lack of commitment to myself,I do it if I want to,or I don't!

[Piper]

1877-Thomas Edison announced he
invented a "talking machine"- -something
that became known as the phonograph.

[Piper]

1963-US President John F.Kennedy
is assassinated while riding in a
motorcade in Dallas Texas


1989-The film Back To The Future II
is released.

[Piper]

1968-English children's
author Enid Blyton dies, aged
71.

[Piper]

1949-The Labour government
led by Peter Fraser was defeated
by Sidney Holland's National
party after 14 years in office.


2013-US actor Paul Walker, best
known for his role in the
Fast And Furious franchise,dies,
aged 40,in a car accident in
Valencia, California.