Martha and the Vandellas

Today is Constitution Day in Uruguay, a public holiday. 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 recognising Uruguay’s independence.

The constitution for the nation was drawn up by the General Constituent and Legislative Assembly of the State , the predecessor of the Uruguayan Parliament. Influenced by the French and American revolutions, it divided the government among the executive, legislative, and judicial powers. It established a republican unitary state; the official religion was Roman Catholic. It was promulgated on July 18th 1830.

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Inspirational…

Today is the birthday, in 1941, of Martha Reeves, American R&B and pop singer and former politician (Detroit City Council), (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=68Uv959QuCg

Today is Independence Day in Uzebekistan. Known locally as ‘Mustaqillik Kuni’, this is Uzbekistan’s National Day and marks independence from the Soviet Union on September 1st 1991. Uzbekistan is a land-locked Central Asian nation that has a diverse and rich heritage due to its strategic position on the so-called Silk Road, an ancient trade route between Europe and China.

Political Scandals…

Today is the birthday, in 1943, of Rosalind Ashford, one of the Vandellas.

Bada Bing!

Yes, Bruce Lee was extremely fast, but did you ever meet his faster brother… Sudden Lee?

If you don’t need a mask because God will protect you, why do you need a gun?

“Welcome to social media.”A person who does not understand humor will contact you shortly. 

You know, in high school if you didn’t believe in science it was just called failing. Michelle Wolf

A six-ton behemoth with spikes and a giant tentacle growing out of its face sounds way creepier than just ‘elephant

When I see rich, snooty looking women at the grocery store, I pretend to need something and say, “Excuse me, do you work here?” Just to keep things real.

So, someone who sews is called a sewer, right?…

Well-tailored pun there…Sew it seams I’m hanging on by a thread. You’ve got me in stitches! Needles to say, it’s a solid question.

Music today by Martha and the Vandellas.