sixties and seventies

09
Nov
2023

THURSDAY – according to my phone

Today is Independence Day in Cambodia. The holiday celebrates the anniversary of Cambodia’s independence from France on 9 November 1953 and is Cambodia’s national holiday.

Cambodia became a protectorate of France in 1863 and a virtual colony by the twentieth century. In 1941, the French installed Prince Sihanouk on the Cambodian throne. With the support of the Japanese, Sihanouk declared independence from France in March 1945. Following the defeat of Japan, France regained control of the region, but the move had sparked a desire for independence. By July 1953, France had stated that it was ready to grant full independence to Cambodia and on 9 November 1953, full independence was achieved.

King Norodom Sihanouk went on to rule Cambodia for the next 15 years before he was overthrown by a military coup.

Not precisely what he wanted…

Love is in the air!!

Today is the birthday, in 1941, of American musician Tom Fogerty, best known as the rhythm guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival (with his brother, John) who scored the 1969 US No.2 & UK No.1 single ‘Bad Moon Rising’, and the 1970 US & UK No.1 album Cosmo’s Factory. The band has sold 26 million albums in the United States alone. Fogerty died on 6 September 1990. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aae_RHRptRg

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08
Nov
2023

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Today is Pohnpei Constitution Day, a public holiday in Pohnpei State of the Federated States of Micronesia. It celebrates the establishment of the constitution of the State of Pohnpei in 1986 after Micronesia emerged from trusteeship to attain independence under a compact of free association with the United States.

The Federated States of Micronesia encompass some 607 islands with a total land area of about 271 square miles. While the land area is quite small, the country’s waters cover some 1.2 million square miles of the central Pacific Ocean.

Marathon Signs…

English challenges…

Today is the birthday, in 1949, of Bonnie Raitt, Blues singer songwriter, slide guitarist, (1994 UK No.31 single ‘You’, 1990 US No.1 album ‘Nick Of Time’). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ58TVYNFro

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07
Nov
2023

2s-DAY

Today is October Revolution Day, a public holiday in Belarus. The holiday marks the Great October Socialist Revolution that began on this day in 1917.

The October Revolution was the second revolution that took place in Russia in 1917. In February 1917, revolutionaries in St. Petersburg, overthrew the Tsar resulting in his abdication and the end of the Romanov dynasty and the Russian Empire. Russian was put under the control of a provisional government under Prince Georgy Lvov. After the February Revolution, ‘Soviets’ were created across Russia. The Soviets were worker’s councils, popular due to disaffection with the ability of the provisional government to improve the conditions of workers.

Many leaders of the Soviets were Bolsheviks. Under the leadership of Lenin, they initiated the October Revolution, an armed insurrection in Petrograd on November 7th 1917. This revolution established the Russian Socialist Soviet Republic, the world’s first self-proclaimed socialist state.

Sunbathing…

Bada BING!

Q: When was running invented? A: Running was invented in 1748 by Thomas Running when he tried to walk twice at the same time.

I wonder what Mar-A-Lago is going to sell for at the sheriffs’ auction.

I’m not arguing, I’m explaining why I’m correct.

I always carry a small stone to throw at people who sing Christmas songs in October. I call it my Jingle Bell Rock.

Bumper stickers:

I was an honor student. I don’t know what happened.

The fact that no one understands you does not mean you’re an artist.

Bumper stickers:

I was an honor student.I don’t know what happened.

The fact that no one understands you does not mean you’re an artist.

Watch out for the moron behind me.

Condoms prevent minivans

If money is the root of all evil, If money is the root of all evil

Pass quietly driver asleep

If Big Bird was a rapper he’d go by Lil Bird.

FACT: Snow in October and November happens because people decorate for Christmas prematurely. You know who you are. STOP IT!

Today is the birthday, in 1943, of Joni Mitchell (Roberta Anderson), Canadian singer, songwriter, 1970 UK No.11 single ‘Big Yellow Taxi’, 1974 US No.7 single ‘Help Me’. She wrote ‘Both Sides Now’ a hit for Judy Collins and ‘Woodstock’ a hit for Crosby, Stills Nash & Young and Matthews Southern Comfort. Mitchell’s work is highly respected by critics, and she has deeply influenced fellow musicians in a diverse range of genres. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94bdMSCdw20

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies
03
Nov
2023

it’s…..FRIDAY!! 😍😍😍

Today is Culture Day, a public holiday in Japan. Culture Day, otherwise known as Bunka no hi, is a day to honor traditional Japanese culture and promote the love of freedom and peace that was enshrined in the Japanese constitution which came into force in 1948. November 3rd is a notable date in Japan as it also marks the date of birth of Emperor Meiji, who ruled Japan from 1867 until his death in 1912. From 1927 until 1947, November 3rd was a national holiday called “Meiji Setsu,” in honor of the late Emperor.

Throughout the country, festivals and parades are held celebrating traditional Japanese customs. It’s a great day to delve into the rich history and culture of Japan as most museums in Tokyo and across the rest of the country are open for free on Culture Day.

Today is the birthday, in 1933, of English composer and conductor John Barry. He composed the scores for 11 of the James Bond films between 1963 and 1987 and is credited with arranging the ‘James Bond Theme’ in every movie. He wrote the Grammy- and Academy Award-winning scores to the films Dances with Wolves and Out of Africa, as well as the theme for the British television cult series The Persuaders! Barry died of a heart attack on 31st January 2011 aged 77. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9-cDa4JCwM

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02
Nov
2023

TH…U…RS…DA……….Y!

Today is Thanksgiving Day in Liberia. President George Manneh Weah, has by Proclamation declared Thursday November 2nd 2023 as “National Thanksgiving Day” to be observed throughout the Republic as a National Holiday. Each year, the Liberian President issues a Proclamation for this holiday declaring the day as National Thanksgiving Day, to be observed throughout the Republic as a National Holiday. The Proclamation calls on Liberians and foreign residents within the borders of Liberia,  Priests, Imams, Bishops, Pastors, Clergies as well as religious organizations in the country to gather in their various places of worship and offer thanks.

Dumboy (boiled and then pounded cassava) and Fufu (a derivative of cassava) have been the staple side dishes for Thanksgiving alongside a roasted chicken where available

Chicken Coupe

Well that’s a surprise!

From days past…

Today is the birthday, in 1938, of American singer Jay Black, known as ‘The Voice,’ whose height of fame came in the 1960s when he was the lead singer of Jay and the Americans. The band had numerous hits including ‘Come a Little Bit Closer’, ‘Cara Mia’, and ‘This Magic Moment’. He died from pneumonia age 82 on 22 October 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sFy5_kmEi4

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