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keep with it
I can't be the only one out here continually being embarrassed by their 14yr old neice.
Count down year by year with real world facts!
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I can't be the only one out here continually being embarrassed by their 14yr old neice.
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1835
James Pratt and John Smith would become the last two men to be executed for Homosexual acts in England. Pratt and Smith were arrested in August of that year after being convicted of having sex in the room of another man, William Bonill.
The landlord climbed to an outside vantage point in the loft of a nearby stable building, where he could see through the window of Bonill's room, before coming down to look into the room through the keyhole. Both the landlord and his wife later claimed they both looked through the keyhole and saw sexual intimacy between Pratt and Smith, so the landlord broke open the door to confront them. Bonill was absent, but returned a few minutes later with a jug of ale. The landlord went to fetch a policeman and all three men were arrested.
James Pratt and John Smith would become the last two men to be executed for Homosexual acts in England. Pratt and Smith were arrested in August of that year after being convicted of having sex in the room of another man, William Bonill.
The landlord climbed to an outside vantage point in the loft of a nearby stable building, where he could see through the window of Bonill's room, before coming down to look into the room through the keyhole. Both the landlord and his wife later claimed they both looked through the keyhole and saw sexual intimacy between Pratt and Smith, so the landlord broke open the door to confront them. Bonill was absent, but returned a few minutes later with a jug of ale. The landlord went to fetch a policeman and all three men were arrested.
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1834
August 1st, 1834, slavery was abolished in England with the Commencement of the Slavery Act of 1833. In practical terms, only slaves below the age of six were freed in the colonies. Former slaves over the age of six were re-designated as "apprentices", and their servitude was abolished in two stages: the first set of apprenticeships came to an end on 1 August 1838, while the final apprenticeships were scheduled to cease on 1 August 1840. The Act specifically excluded "the Territories in the Possession of the East India Company, or to the Island of Ceylon, or to the Island of Saint Helena." The exceptions were eliminated in 1843.
August 1st, 1834, slavery was abolished in England with the Commencement of the Slavery Act of 1833. In practical terms, only slaves below the age of six were freed in the colonies. Former slaves over the age of six were re-designated as "apprentices", and their servitude was abolished in two stages: the first set of apprenticeships came to an end on 1 August 1838, while the final apprenticeships were scheduled to cease on 1 August 1840. The Act specifically excluded "the Territories in the Possession of the East India Company, or to the Island of Ceylon, or to the Island of Saint Helena." The exceptions were eliminated in 1843.
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1834
August 1st, 1834, slavery was abolished in England with the Commencement of the Slavery Act of 1833. In practical terms, only slaves below the age of six were freed in the colonies. Former slaves over the age of six were re-designated as "apprentices", and their servitude was abolished in two stages: the first set of apprenticeships came to an end on 1 August 1838, while the final apprenticeships were scheduled to cease on 1 August 1840. The Act specifically excluded "the Territories in the Possession of the East India Company, or to the Island of Ceylon, or to the Island of Saint Helena." The exceptions were eliminated in 1843.
this is the theme song for the British Abolition movement. Written by a former slaver who became a priest and instrumental in the abolition of slavery in the British Empire.
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In 1833
Andrew Jackson elected to second term as POTUS,
And Santa Ana becomes leader of Mexico
Andrew Jackson elected to second term as POTUS,
And Santa Ana becomes leader of Mexico
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I once saw Mike Bibby at the Spaghetti Factory on J st. It’s insane how tall he is because you only ever see him during the games when he’s surrounded by other players who are all much taller. Then you see him in real life and think “oh, yeah, he is a pro basketball player. Of course he’s fucking tall.”
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1832
Greece is recognized as a sovereign nation through the Treaty of Constantinople. Also the Greek War of independence ends. The borders of the Kingdom were reiterated in the London Protocol of 30 August 1832 signed by the Great Powers, which ratified the terms of the Constantinople Arrangement in connection with the border between Greece and the Ottoman Empire and marked the end of the Greek War of Independence creating modern Greece as an independent state free of the Ottoman Empire.
Greece is recognized as a sovereign nation through the Treaty of Constantinople. Also the Greek War of independence ends. The borders of the Kingdom were reiterated in the London Protocol of 30 August 1832 signed by the Great Powers, which ratified the terms of the Constantinople Arrangement in connection with the border between Greece and the Ottoman Empire and marked the end of the Greek War of Independence creating modern Greece as an independent state free of the Ottoman Empire.
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1831
The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo is first published. Hugo introduced with this work the concept of the novel as Epic Theatre. A giant epic about the history of a whole people, incarnated in the figure of the great cathedral as witness and silent protagonist of that history. The whole idea of time and life as an ongoing, organic panorama centered on dozens of characters caught in the middle of that history. It is the first novel to have beggars as protagonists.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo is first published. Hugo introduced with this work the concept of the novel as Epic Theatre. A giant epic about the history of a whole people, incarnated in the figure of the great cathedral as witness and silent protagonist of that history. The whole idea of time and life as an ongoing, organic panorama centered on dozens of characters caught in the middle of that history. It is the first novel to have beggars as protagonists.
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1830
Joseph Smith and 5 others formed the "Church of Christ" (Later named "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints."). The same year the Book of Mormon was published. The Book of Mormon brought Smith regional notoriety and opposition from those who remembered his money-digging and the 1826 Chenango County trial. After Oliver Cowdery baptized several new church members, the Mormons received threats of mob violence; before Smith could confirm the newly baptized members, he was arrested and brought to trial as a disorderly person.
He was acquitted, but soon both he and Cowdery fled to Colesville to escape a gathering mob. In probable reference to this period of flight, Smith said that Peyer, James, and John had appeared to him and had ordained him and Cowdery to a higher priesthood.
Joseph Smith and 5 others formed the "Church of Christ" (Later named "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints."). The same year the Book of Mormon was published. The Book of Mormon brought Smith regional notoriety and opposition from those who remembered his money-digging and the 1826 Chenango County trial. After Oliver Cowdery baptized several new church members, the Mormons received threats of mob violence; before Smith could confirm the newly baptized members, he was arrested and brought to trial as a disorderly person.
He was acquitted, but soon both he and Cowdery fled to Colesville to escape a gathering mob. In probable reference to this period of flight, Smith said that Peyer, James, and John had appeared to him and had ordained him and Cowdery to a higher priesthood.
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1828
The Democratic Party of the United States is organized.
I still say the Dems had the best presidents
The Democratic Party of the United States is organized.
I still say the Dems had the best presidents
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1826
The Eggnog Riot breaks out at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York during the early morning hours, but is squelched by Christmas chapel service.
The Eggnog Riot, sometimes known as the Grog Mutiny, was a riot that took place at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, on 24–25 December 1826. It was caused by a drunken Christmas Day party in the North Barracks of the academy. Two days prior to the incident, a large quantity of whiskey was smuggled into the academy to make eggnog for the party, giving the riot its name. The riot eventually involved more than one-third of the cadets by the time it ceased on Christmas morning. A subsequent investigation by academy officials resulted in the implication of seventy cadets and the court-martialing of twenty of them and one enlisted soldier. Among the participants in the riot—though he was not court-martialed—was future Confederate States President Jefferson Davis.
The Eggnog Riot breaks out at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York during the early morning hours, but is squelched by Christmas chapel service.
The Eggnog Riot, sometimes known as the Grog Mutiny, was a riot that took place at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, on 24–25 December 1826. It was caused by a drunken Christmas Day party in the North Barracks of the academy. Two days prior to the incident, a large quantity of whiskey was smuggled into the academy to make eggnog for the party, giving the riot its name. The riot eventually involved more than one-third of the cadets by the time it ceased on Christmas morning. A subsequent investigation by academy officials resulted in the implication of seventy cadets and the court-martialing of twenty of them and one enlisted soldier. Among the participants in the riot—though he was not court-martialed—was future Confederate States President Jefferson Davis.
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1825
The Miramichi Fire, a forest fire, breaks out in New Brunswick (Canada).
My home province which is still mostly woods.
- It ranks among the three largest forest fires ever recorded in North America.
- To escape the blaze many residents took refuge with livestock and wildlife in the Miramichi River - about 160 people died in and around Newcastle, including prisoners in the Newcastle Jail. Elsewhere, the totals were likely higher, given the number of lumbermen in the forests at the time (about 3000)
The Miramichi Fire, a forest fire, breaks out in New Brunswick (Canada).
My home province which is still mostly woods.
- It ranks among the three largest forest fires ever recorded in North America.
- To escape the blaze many residents took refuge with livestock and wildlife in the Miramichi River - about 160 people died in and around Newcastle, including prisoners in the Newcastle Jail. Elsewhere, the totals were likely higher, given the number of lumbermen in the forests at the time (about 3000)
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1824
Another Canadian moment:
Washing machine patented by Noah Cushing of Quebec (Lower Canada at the time)
"In 1824, the Patent Act was made law in the Province of Lower Canada. An act is a law decided upon by the government. The first patent to be given under this new law was to a man named Noah Cushing. Cushing had invented a machine to be used for the washing and “fulling” of woolen cloth. The fulling process involved applying moisture, heat, friction and pressure to woolen fabric. This process created the fabric known as felt."
Another Canadian moment:
Washing machine patented by Noah Cushing of Quebec (Lower Canada at the time)
"In 1824, the Patent Act was made law in the Province of Lower Canada. An act is a law decided upon by the government. The first patent to be given under this new law was to a man named Noah Cushing. Cushing had invented a machine to be used for the washing and “fulling” of woolen cloth. The fulling process involved applying moisture, heat, friction and pressure to woolen fabric. This process created the fabric known as felt."
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1823
R J Tyers patents roller skates
Robert John Tyers of London patented a skate called the Rolito with five wheels in a single row on the bottom of a shoe or boot. The Rolito was unable to follow a curved path, unlike the in-line skates of today.
R J Tyers patents roller skates
Robert John Tyers of London patented a skate called the Rolito with five wheels in a single row on the bottom of a shoe or boot. The Rolito was unable to follow a curved path, unlike the in-line skates of today.
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1822
January 7 – The first group of freed slaves from the United States arrive to the west coast of Africa, founding Monrovia (nowadays capital of Liberia) on April 25.
Also: (date unknown but very important) Coffee is no longer banned in Sweden.
January 7 – The first group of freed slaves from the United States arrive to the west coast of Africa, founding Monrovia (nowadays capital of Liberia) on April 25.
Also: (date unknown but very important) Coffee is no longer banned in Sweden.
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1820
George IV of the United Kingdom ascends the throne on the death at Windsor Castle of his father George III (after 59 years on the throne), ending the period known as the British Regency. There will be a gap of 21 years before the title Prince of Wales is next used.
George III:
George III's life and with it his reign, which were longer than any other British monarch before him. Currently the third longest behind Victoria and the longest and current Elizabeth II.
In the later part of his life, George III had recurrent, and eventually permanent, mental illness. Although it has since been suggested that he had the blood disease porphyria, the cause of his illness remains unknown. After a final relapse in 1810, a regency was established, and George III's eldest son, George, Prince of Wales, ruled as Prince Regent. On George III's death, the Prince Regent succeeded his father as George IV.
George IV of the United Kingdom ascends the throne on the death at Windsor Castle of his father George III (after 59 years on the throne), ending the period known as the British Regency. There will be a gap of 21 years before the title Prince of Wales is next used.
George III:
George III's life and with it his reign, which were longer than any other British monarch before him. Currently the third longest behind Victoria and the longest and current Elizabeth II.
In the later part of his life, George III had recurrent, and eventually permanent, mental illness. Although it has since been suggested that he had the blood disease porphyria, the cause of his illness remains unknown. After a final relapse in 1810, a regency was established, and George III's eldest son, George, Prince of Wales, ruled as Prince Regent. On George III's death, the Prince Regent succeeded his father as George IV.
