sixties and seventies

18
Jul
2023

TOOT TOOT TOOT TUESDAY!

Today is Constitution Day in Uruguay. Officially known as ‘Jura de la Constitución de la República Oriental del Uruguay’, it commemorates the adoption of the first constitution in 1830.

Brazil had gained its independence from Portugal in 1822. The region now known as Uruguay lay on the Eastern bank of the River Plate, and had passed through English, Spanish, Portuguese and Brazilian control in a short period at the start of the nineteenth century. In August 1825, Uruguay declared its independence from Brazil, instigating the Argentina- Brazil War. The conflict lasted until August 1828, when a British negotiated a resolution to the war that led to Brazil recognizing Uruguay’s independence.

BADA BING!!

The leading cause of injury in old men is them thinking they are still young men.

My dog is so obsessed with where other dogs go to the bathroom he could be the governor of Florida.

Q: How many witches does it take to change a lightbulb. A: Into what?

What’s the difference between humans and animals? Animals would never let the dumbest one lead the pack.

My wife said she hides snacks from me so she can put them out when guests come over, in case you were wondering why I invited you here tonight.

Before marriage, I would sit at stoplights for hours because I had no one to tell me the light had changed to green.

We are three days into a discussion about if getting a toaster oven would be worth sacrificing the counter space. Marriage is wild.

I’m a multitasker. I can listen, ignore, and forget all at the same time.

I have a new prescription. 500mg of fukitol.

I’m a person who wants to do a lot of things trapped in a body that doesn’t.

People often say, “Underground tunnel”, which leads me to wonder about the other types of tunnels.

It is mildly shocking that those who call themselves a florist, know absolutely nothing about installing linoleum.

I put my symptoms into WebMD. Turns out I’m just old.

I showed my blog to my psychiatrist and she wants to talk to all of you.

Today is the birthday, in 1941, of Martha Reeves, American R&B and pop singer and former politician, (1964 US No.2 & 1969 UK No.4 single with The Vandellas ‘Dancing In The Street’, plus ten US & six UK other top 40 singles). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE2fnYpwrng

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Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies
17
Jul
2023

Friday???? No! It’s MONDAY!

Today is Marine Day in Japan. Marine Day (Also known as Ocean Day, Sea Day or ‘Umi no hi’) is a public holiday in Japan on the third Monday in July. It is a day for the island nation of Japan to show appreciation for the seas and oceans. The day was also established as a holiday to express gratitude for the gifts of the sea, honor its importance, and pray for the prosperity of Japan as a maritime nation.

Today is the birthday, in 1949, of Mike Vale, bass, from American rock band, Tommy James & The Shondells who had the 1966 US No.1 single ‘Hanky Panky’, the 1968 UK No.1 single ‘Mony Mony’ and the hit ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFWhTqLSVzE

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies
14
Jul
2023

FRYDAY

Today is Bastille Day, the National Day of France. In France, it is referred to as la Fête Nationale (“National Holiday”), le quatorze juillet (The Fourteenth of July) or la fête du 14-Juillet (14th July Holiday). It commemorates the storming of the Bastille by the citizens of Paris on July 14, 1789.

After years of misrule by the Monarchy with increasing taxes and higher food prices, the French people had finally united in a popular uprising in an effort to take control of their own country.

On July 14th 1789, the people of Paris banded together to march on the Bastille. The Bastille was a 14th-century medieval fortress that became a state prison. It was used by the King to imprison his opponents, often without trial and was seen as representing the despotism of the regime of Louis the 16th.

In October, Louis XVI and his queen Marie Antoinette were taken from the Palace of Versailles by 4,000 rioters and put under house arrest at the Tuileries Palace, in the centre of Paris.

After a failed attempt to flee to Austria in 1791, tensions about how to punish the King continued, culminating in the storming of the Tuileries by a new mob and the arrest of Louis XVI in 1792. 

France was finally declared a Republic in September that year, ending the 800-year-old monarchy, and in January the following year, Louis XVI was executed by guillotine on the grounds of treason.

Teen Jeopardy

Cat’s are getting out of hand…

SIGNZ

On this day in 1979, Donna Summer scored her third No.1 US single with ‘Bad Girls.’ Her album of the same name also started a five-week run at No.1. The inspiration for her to write the song came after one of her assistants was offended by a police officer who thought she was a sex worker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d24XpO-Cn7E

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies
12
Jul
2023

WENNESDESNESDAYAY

Today is the second day of the Naadam holiday in Mongolia.

The Naadam Festival is a celebrated in Mongolia with public holidays from July 11th – 15th each year. This is the largest and most popular holiday in Mongolia. The first day of the festival takes place on Revolution Day, Mongolia’s National Day, which commemorates independence from China on July 11th 1921. During the Naadam Festival, Mongolians participate in the “Three Manly Games” of archery, wrestling and horseback riding which represent the heritage of the nation.

BY AGE 30…

Today is the birthday, in 1943, of Christine McVie, keyboards, vocals, Chicken Shack, and then Fleetwood Mac, who scored the US No.1 single ‘Dreams’ taken from their worldwide No.1 album Rumours which spent 31 weeks on the US chart. Eight of her songs appeared on Fleetwood Mac’s 1988 Greatest Hits album. McVie died at 79, following a brief illness, on November 30, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3ywicffOj4

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

MONDAY before the 4th (3rd)

Today is RONPhos Handover Day, a public holiday in Nauru. It is dedicated to the country’s leading enterprise, the Republic of Nauru Phosphate Corporation (RONPhos). The Republic of Nauru is the world’s smallest independent republic, the smallest island country, and the smallest state outside Europe. It is located on a small phosphate rock in the Central Pacific. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, rich phosphate deposits near the surface made Nauru the state with the highest per capita income in the world.

When Nauru became an independent state in 1968, the people of Nauru purchased the full rights to the phosphate business from Australia and founded the locally owned Nauru Phosphate Corporation. The country experienced an incredible economic growth, becoming one of the world’s wealthiest states. Unfortunately, the period of prosperity didn’t last long. Poor investments, corruption and eventual depletion of phosphate deposits left Nauru with little money.

Following the collapse of phosphate mining in the early 2002, the Nauru Phosphate Corporation was restructured and renamed the Republic of Nauru Phosphate Corporation (RONPhos). The new corporation officially began operation on July 1, 2005. Its main goal is to develop plans for the extraction of the supposedly existing secondary level of phosphate.

Today is the birthday, in 1940, of Fontella Bass, US female singer, pianist, who had the 1965 US No.4 and UK No.11 single ‘Rescue Me’. Bass died on 26th Dec 2012 of complications following a heart attack aged 72. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXSocE_M1G4

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies