Music

09
Jun
2023

FRIDY

Today is the T. T. Bank Holiday on the Isle of Man. The T.T. Bank Holiday holiday takes place on the Isle of Man on the Friday in the first full week of June. The holiday may also be called ‘Senior race day’ as it is observed on the day of the Senior Race in the Isle of Man T.T. race.

The International Isle of Man T.T. (Tourist Trophy) Race is an annual motorcycle sport event that takes place on the Isle of Man, usually over the last week of May and first week of June. The event first took place in 1907. The races take place on the roads on the Isle of Man and are a thrilling spectacle for locals, racing enthusiasts and tourists alike. The Senior TT is the most prestigious event of the festival and takes place on the Friday of race week. The winner is awarded the The Marquis de Mouzilly St. Mars trophy.

Sunday will be the birthday, in 1864, of Richard Strauss. Here is one of his best-known pieces. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szdziw4tI9o

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Posted by Tom in classical, Humor, Music
08
Jun
2023

THERRSSD-A

Today is Bounty Day on Norfolk Island. The day commemorates the anniversary of the mutiny and arrival of their ancestors from the island of Pitcairn on their ship Morayshire. On June 8, 1856, the Morayshire arrived in Norfolk. This day thus became known as Bounty Day or ‘Anniversary Day’ and the people of Norfolk Island celebrate it every year as a part of their colorful history with a re-enactment of the mutiny along with wreathe-laying, parades, singing of hymns, and a picnic with traditional food.

The Pitcairners are descendants of the English sailors and the Tahitian women who began a new life on Pitcairn Island under the leadership of Fletcher Christian. In 1856, Queen Victoria gave Norfolk Island to the expanding Pitcairn community.

In 1787, Lieutenant William Bligh set sail in the HMS Bounty to Tahiti to gather breadfruit plants for Caribbean slave colonies. A lot of disputes took place during the journey. Finally, Fletcher Christian and some of the crewmembers staged a mutiny. This very mutiny is re-enacted by the people of Norfolk on Bounty Day. The mutineers captured the Bounty and set Lieutenant Bligh and his followers adrift to reach the Dutch East Indies, north of Australia.

The mutineers eventually found the island of Pitcairn by 1790 and they were welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, who were settled there. By the 1850s, their population had grown significantly and they needed a larger place to settle. Finally, when the people of Pitcairn asked the British Government for a larger home, Queen Victoria gave them Norfolk Island. And by the time they resettled there, the Pitcairners had already formed their own culture and language, both of which are still alive to this day.

Airport Welcome Signs…

today is the birthday, in 1944, of American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Boz Scaggs, who was a member of The Marksmen with Steve Miller, The Wigs, and as a solo artist had the 1976 US No.3 single ‘Lowdown’, and the 1977 US No.11 and UK No.13 single ‘Lido Shuffle’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCBVwdS1Mt0

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Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies
07
Jun
2023

WENZ-DAI

Today is Sette Giugno, a public holiday in Malta. Meaning ‘Seventh of June’ in Italian, this public holiday in Malta commemorates four rioters who were killed by British troops on June 7th 1919. Following the end of World War I, tensions had been rising due to the inability of the colonial government to ensure basic supplies to the island.

In early June 1919, a change in the governor of the island was treated with scepticism by some and on June 7th, a crowd started removing British flags from buildings that had been flying at half-mast across the island due to the recent death of the President of the Court.

The mob grew in size and turned their attention to the homes of the merchants who had been doing well from the recent supply issues. It was at one of these houses that a standoff between the mob and the army ended in tragedy with the soldiers firing and killing three protestors and injuring fifty others. The uprising continued for a few days during which time, a fourth civilian died from injuries received while resisting arrest.

The uprising was short-lasting, but the bloody events of June 7th 1919 led to the National Assembly drafting the new Constitution. Two years later, Malta was given responsibility for self-government and home affairs and the first Maltese Parliament was set up.

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I was saddened to read yesterday of the death of Astrud Gilberto, whose soft and sexy vocal performance on “The Girl From Ipanema,” the first song she ever recorded, helped make the sway of Brazilian bossa nova a hit sound in the United States in the 1960s, died on Monday. She was 83. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1uEy-n4IsU

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Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, World
06
Jun
2023

TOOS-DAI

Today is Memorial Day in South Korea. It commemorates those who died during the Korean War and other conflicts. Approximately 3 million people, mostly civilians, died during the war. Across South Korea, officials and citizens will pray and lay flowers at the graves of the war dead. It is common practice to display the flag of South Korea on the front doors of homes to commemorate the civilians and soldiers who died in war.

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I think I need to lose a little weight. I tried to sit up in bed this morning and ended up rocking myself back to sleep.

If you’re introverted and attractive, you’re mysterious. If you’re introverted and ugly, you’re a weirdo.

If things get better with age…….I’m approaching magnificent.

I think I’m approaching my “best if used by” date.

My dishwasher sucks. It’s already ruined three of my paper plates.

I waved at my neighbor for 5 minutes this morning before I realized she was cleaning her windows.

Just listened to my Dad try to explain my dissertation to the rest of the family and now I understand why hearsay is inadmissible in court.

A pizza is basically a real-time pie chart of how much pizza is left.

I remember the good old days, when “Snap, Crackle, and Pop” were sounds that came from my cereal, not my body.

Dance like no one is watching, but text and email like it will be read in court.

Today is the birthday, in 1939, of Gary U.S. Bonds, American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer, who scored the 1961 US No.1 single ‘Quarter To Three’, and the 1981 hit single ‘This Little Girl’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7cAZhW-WGs

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Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies
05
Jun
2023

MUND-A

Today is the birthday of Yang Di Pertuan Agong, the King and head of state of Malaysia. Events include a ceremonial Trooping of the Colors and a rousing performance by a military band. This ceremony symbolizes the Malaysian Armed Forces’ pledge of loyalty to His Majesty the King of Malaysia.

The Malaysian King is one of the few elected monarchs in the world. Since 1993, the full title in Malay has been, Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The consort of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is called the Raja Permaisuri Agong. They are referred to in English as “His Majesty” and “Her Majesty”.

The official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is Istana Negara (the ‘National Palace’) located in Jalan Syed Putra in the federal capital Kuala Lumpur. There are also other residences, such as Istana Melawati in the federal administrative capital Putrajaya which is the royal retreat or ‘istana hinggap’ for Yang di-Pertuan Agong and his family, as well as being the venue of meetings of the Conference of Rulers (Malay: Majlis Raja-raja), which elects the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Imagine that:

Today is the birthday, in 1948, of Frank Eslersmith, keyboards for the Australian soft rock band Air Supply in the 1970s and during the 1980s. Air Supply scored the 1980 UK No.11 single ‘All Out Of Love’ and the 1981 US No.1 single ‘The One That You Love’. Eslersmith died of pneumonia on March 1st 1991. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY31ZH6hAFI

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