Momentus day in history

[Banjo]

Have a great day boss! Here's to many more!

 

[tony barnhill]

On August 2nd:

1776 – Delegates to the Continental Congress begin signing the United States Declaration of Independence.

1790 – The first US Census is conducted

1918 – Japan announces that it is deploying troops to Siberia in the aftermath of World War I.

1934 – Gleichschaltung: Adolf Hitler becomes Führer of Germany.

1937 – The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 is passed in America, essentially rendering marijuana and all its by-products illegal.

1943 – World War II: PT-109 rammed by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri and sinks. Lt. John F. Kennedy, future U.S. President, saves all but two of his crew.

1964 – Vietnam War: Gulf of Tonkin Incident – North Vietnamese gunboats allegedly fires on U.S. destroyers, USS Maddox and the USS Turner Joy.

1990 – Iraq invades Kuwait, eventually leading to conflict with coalition forces in the Gulf War.

 

[Darwin]

I said it in another post but will repeat it here. Happy Birthday O Great Leader!!! May you have a joyous one today and many more in years to come. We need ya 'round here.

 

[Basil]

Thanks again all! Had a great day working on the Jag. I'll post some pics in the Jag forum!

 

[DNK]

I could have sworn I read in the McCullogh {SP?}book that there were a coupleof sigs. done on the 6th or 5th

 

[Basil]

I could have sworn I read in the McCullogh {SP?}book that there were a coupleof sigs. done on the 6th or 5th

It's still my birthday, however! :banana:

 

[DNK]

Enjoy it Boss. You got about 40 minutes left

 

[Basil]

Enjoy it Boss. You got about 40 minutes left

Only 40 minutes!! Do I get a last meal at least?

 

[vagt6]

I missed it!@

Happy belated b-day, Bas: I hope you took a nice LBC ride to somewhere fun! :thumbsup:

 

[martx-5]

Enjoy it Boss. You got about 40 minutes left

Only 40 minutes!! Do I get a last meal at least?

Yes, you have a choice between peanut butter & jelly or grilled cheese. I'd opt for the grilled cheese, they're using Velveeta today. :laugh:

 

[anthony7777]

basil and gregw, i raise my "lid" to both of you!,

 

[aeronca65t]

Missed it! (I was away at the NJ State Fair).

Happy Birthday! And let's have some pictures on that Jag <span style="font-style: italic">moving</span>!

 

[Mickey Richaud]

basil and gregw, i raise my "lid" to both of you!,

Be sure and close it when you're done...

 

[DrEntropy]

Gosh... I go away for a couple days an' look what happens! I miss'd th' party!

Well Happy Belated Birthday anyhoo, Basil!

Mine's tomorrow. First week of August must be 'special' :wink:

 

[anthony7777]

basil and gregw, i raise my "lid" to both of you!,

Be sure and close it when you're done...

oh mickey,mickey,mickey!, :lol:....i now raise my "lid" to doc as well!

 

[Mickey Richaud]

:smirk:

 

[GregW]

Be sure and close it when you're done...

In my household, leavin' it up <span style="font-style: italic">or</span> down won't get you the third degree. :wink:

Thanks Anthony!

 

[GeeBee1]

Happy Belated B Day

Pat