sixties and seventies

03
Oct
2023

Just another TUESDAY

Today is German Unity Day, a public holiday in Germany. Since 1990, the ‘Tag der Deutschen Einheit’ has been a national holiday in Germany. It is the only official national holiday. All other holidays are managed at a federal level.

On November 9th 1989, the Berlin Wall fell, paving the way towards the reunification of Germany which had been split at the end of the second world war. The reunification of Germany took place on October 3rd 1990 when the former German Democratic Republic (GDR) was incorporated into the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG).

Following the GDR’s first free elections on March 18th 1990, negotiations between the GDR and FRG culminated in a Unification Treaty. Further negotiations between the GDR and FRG and the four occupying powers produced the so-called “Two Plus Four Treaty” granting full sovereignty to a unified German state, whose two halves had previously been bound by a number of limitations as a result of its post-WWII-status as an occupied nation. The treaty was signed on September 20th 1990.

Convenience…

BADA BING!!!

If you need the threat of hell to be a good person, then you’re just a bad person on a leash.

It’s not procrastination if I never had any intention of doing it in the first place.

Winter is coming. Don’t forget to reverse your battery so that the heat comes on in your car instead of the AC.

Mom: So what did you do at school today. Kid: Not enough. They want me to come back tomorrow.

Sister Teresa was known to be the smartest nun in the convent. She was better known as nun the wiser.

‘Don’t kid yourself’ would be a great slogan for a condom company.

I still think ‘nonfungible’ sounds like ‘cannot be turned into a mushroom’.

Sometimes I think I’m too picky. Then I watch my dog looking for a place to poop.

I’ll call it a smartphone the day I yell “Where’s my phone?” and it yells back “Down here in the cushions!”

Today is the birthday, in 1941, of Chubby Checker, US singer, (Ernest Evans), 1960 US No.1 & UK No.14 single ‘The Twist’, 1962 UK No.2 single ‘Let’s Twist Again’). ‘The Twist’ is the only song to go to number 1 on the US singles charts twice. Once in 1960 and again in 1962. Be sure to watch this fun video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im9XuJJXylw

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26
Sep
2023

TWOSDAY? TOOSDAY? 2SDAY??

Today is September Revolution Day in Yemen. The holiday commemorates the overthrow of the Imam Muhammad al-Badr on this day in 1962, which led to the creation of the Yemen Arab Republic.

When the Ottoman Empire collapsed in 1918, Imam Yahya Muhammad declared northern Yemen an independent sovereign state and proclaimed the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen in 1926. A King and an Imam, Yaha ruled Yemen until his death in 1948, when he was succeeded by Ahmad bin Yahya. On September 19th 1962 Ahmad died in his sleep. His son, Muhammad al-Badr was proclaimed Imam and King.

From its inception, the kingdom had proved unstable with various revolts and assassinations taking place and Al-Badr’s reign would prove very short-lived.

Only a week after he ascended to the throne, army officers with the support of Egypt, staged a coup overthrowing the monarchy and deposing al-Badr on September 26th 1962. Abdullah as-Sallal, the commander of the royal guard, declared himself president of the Yemen Arab Republic. This event marked the start of the North Yemen Civil War which would last for the next six years.

In 2014 a second civil war began which is still ongoing.

Catmouflage

BADA BING!

Ever since the pandemic, I’ve reached dazzling new heights of how ugly I’m willing to be in public.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again because I have a terrible memory.

Me: Correct me if I’m wrong… Internet: Sir, we will correct you even if you’re right!

Unless you fell off your treadmill and smacked your face, no one wants to hear about your workout.

Trying to think of a tree pun but I’m stumped.

It’s not your fault Adam. Study finds that 100% of men would eat any fruit given to them by a naked woman.

I was playing hide and seek today. I was winning until the cops let the dog loose.

Me: Doc, it hurts when I do this. Doc: But, you’re not doing anything. You’re just sitting there. Me: Exactly.

Every member of Congress has been ranked from smartest to Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Evangelicals spent thousands of years warning about the antichrist. Then, when he shows up, they elect him president.

Just once I’d like someone to call me “sir” without having to add “You need to calm down or we’re going to have to ask you to leave”.

Today is the birthday, in 1948, of British-born Australian singer, actress and activist Olivia Newton-John. She scored the 1978 UK & US No.1 single with John Travolta, ‘You’re The One That I Want’, and the 1981 US No.1 & UK solo No.7 single ‘Physical’. She was a four-time Grammy Award winner whose music career included five No.1 hits. Newton-John, who battled breast cancer three times, was an advocate for breast cancer research. She died on 8 August 2022 from cancer at her home in the Santa Ynez Valley of California, at the age of 73. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWz9VN40nCA

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22
Sep
2023

…and FRIDAY rises in the east!

Today is Independence Day in Bulgaria. This holiday is known locally as ‘Ден на независимостта’ and it marks Bulgaria’s independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1908.

In 1877, Russia declared war on the Ottoman Empire. The conflict eventually resulted in the creation of a Bulgarian principality within the Ottoman Empire, albeit with reduced land. After the chaos caused by the Young Turks Revolution, the Great Powers abandoned their support for the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria declared its independence under Prince Ferdinand. The following day, Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Greece annexed Crete.

It takes a village…

The Eiffel Tower

Epitaphs…

Today is the birthday, in 1958, of Joan Jett, American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer. Founding member of The Runaways and with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts scored the 1982 US No.1 & UK No.4 single ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll’. She is also known as the Godmother of Punk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5ecqUhec-s

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Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies
21
Sep
2023

and another THURSDAY rolls into our lives…

Today is Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day, a public holiday in Ghana. This holiday commemorates the birthday of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President. Kwame Nkrumah was one of the major driving forces behind leading the Gold Coast to independence from Britain in 1957 – the first sub-saharan African country to achieve independence. At his Independence Day speech he told his new country’s citizens that “we have a duty to prove to the world that Africans can conduct their own affairs with efficiency and tolerance and through the exercise of democracy. We must set an example to all Africa.”

He was a pan-Africanist and he worked hard to eliminate tribalism over the opposition of the traditional chiefs. He was instrumental in the creation of the Organization of African Unity. He exploited the cold war by oscillating between east and west extracting concessions from both sides.

In February 1966, while Nkrumah on a state visit to Vietnam and China, his government was overthrown in a military coup, allegedly with CIA involvement. Nkrumah never returned to Ghana and died in April 1972.

Today is the birthday, in 1947, of Don Felder, guitar, vocals, the Eagles, (1977 US No.1 & UK No.8 single ‘Hotel California’, plus 5 US No.1 albums. ‘Greatest Hits 1971-1975’ is the second biggest selling album in the world with sales over 30m). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZxhQJC9hWk

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19
Sep
2023

MARTES

Today is the Day of the Glories of the Chilean Army, a public holiday in Chile. It commemorates the glories of the Chilean Army and culminates in a grand parade in O’Higgins Park in Santiago.

The purpose of this holiday is to remember all those who have fought in Chilean battles, in which the country has been victorious or defeated; the courage and courage of those who protected the country and its inhabitants are remembered.

Police puppies at Chile’s annual military parade

Now?

“Oh, no—this hot dog is conjuring memories of the carefree, golden summers of my youth, which means it’s not vegan.”

What??

BADA BINGLE!

George Santos just announced he’ll be the new starting quarterback for the NY Jets.

Fifty Shades of Gray is only romantic because the guy is a billionaire. If he was living in a trailer, it would be a Criminal Minds episode.

Afraid of dying alone? Become a bus driver!

Mars has relented and will now add an alpha male M&M. It’s all white, extra bitter, and will melt down when mixed with colored M&Ms.

Once you hit a certain age you become permanently unimpressed by a lot of shit.

I just realized I can’t say the night is young and so are we anymore.

The cat who was completely obsessed with my bump when I was pregnant, is quite uninterested in the baby now that she’s out. It’s a weird way to find out my cat is a republican.

Owning a dog is perfect for people who never want to eat a whole sandwich by themselves ever again.

Why hasn’t one of Taylor Swifts’ ex-boyfriends written a song yet called “Maybe You’re the Problem”?

You can’t fix stupid. But you can sell it a red hat.

On the chocolate package, it says “resealable”.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

If the bacon package isn’t resealable then it contains one serving. That’s just science.

I was born a male, I identify as a male. But according to Stouffers, I am in fact a family of four.

Today is the birthday, in 1943, of Cass Elliott, singer, Mamas and the Papas, who scored the 1966 US No.1 & UK No.3 single ‘Monday Monday’. After the breakup of The Mamas & the Papas, Elliot embarked on a solo career and had the 1968 hit ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’ from her solo album of the same name. Elliott died from a heart attack on 29th July 1974 while staying at Harry Nilsson’s London flat in the UK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ0PZRYin2s

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Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies