This Day in History

For your entertainment and amusement.. on this day in:
  • 1948 the nation of Israel was reborn;

  • 1998 the last episode of Seinfeld was aired;

  • 1944 Star Wars creator Gorge Lucas was born;

  • 1969 actress Cate Blanchett was born;

  • 1878 Vaseline Petroleum Jelly was trademarked in America;

  • 1643 Louis XIV becomes the King of France at the age of four;

  • 1936 singer Bobby Darin was born;

  • 1796 Edward Jenner administered the first smallpox vaccination;

  • 1973 Skylab, the United States' first space station, is launched;
And lastly.. in 1949.. in a hospital in New York City.. Kansas Bob arrived.

12 comments:

  1. Happy birthday. Happy birthday. happy happy birthday to you.

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  2. The happiest of birthdays to you Bob. I hope its really something special for you.
    I see your Day had quite a few important events and other people born. You are in good company.

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  3. So, there is a connection between Israel, Vaseline Petroleum Jelly and Kansas Bob! I thought so :)

    Happy Birthday Buddy.

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  5. Happy birthday, Kansas Bob, from NCSue (arrived May 14, 1952, which means I'm younger than you are... barely!!!)

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  6. I'm glad history included you, Bob. 30 years ago, would you imagine 60 would be the new 40? ;) Happy Birthday!

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  7. Happy Birthday, Bob!

    It's funny to read about Israel being reborn, since I am currently reading through the Pentateuch... :)

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  8. I hope your birthday was full of joy and celebration!

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  9. I am blessed to have so many friends saying happy birthday.. thanks for all of the encouraging words.

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  10. Happy Belated Birthday, Bob! Sorry I'm late, but I was out of town.


    Hope it was a wonderful day!

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