Monday, May 30. Day 150 of 2022
It’s Memorial Day. Let remember those who gave their life to make us free
It’s National Mint Julep Day. It’s the choice at the Derby
1806: Future US President Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson accused Jackson’s wife of bigamy
1848: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo between US and Mexico comes into force, giving New Mexico, California and parts of Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Colorado to the US in return for $15 million
1883: In New York City, a stampede on the recently opened Brooklyn Bridge killed twelve people.
1911: Ray Harroun wins the first Indianapolis 500
1922: The Lincoln Memorial is dedicated
1958: The remains of two unidentified American servicemen, killed in action during World War II and the Korean War are buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery
1986: Barry Bonds makes his MLB debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates
In the News: Alexander County home destroyed by fire on Sunday…Multiple injuries in Friday night crash in Taylorsville…County Office and Taylorsville Town Hall closed for Holiday…Memorial Day Service this morning at Veterans Committee Building…Woman jailed in Alexander County…Stony Point man facing charges
Weather: Tons of Sun for Monday
Sports: Cougar alum gets big hit to win for Caldwell Tech…Canes host Rangers in Game VII tonight…NBA Finals set…Hamlin wins 600…UNC Women’s Lacrosse wins National Championship…Tar Heels win ACC Baseball Tournament
Happy Birthday: P.J. Carlesimo, Wynonna Judd, Manny Ramirez, Zacarias Moussaoui, Clint Bowyer
Thanks Joe, Beef, Chicken, and Pork prices are the highest ever https://finance.yahoo.com/news/surging-meat-prices-push-summer-164025167.html
Good thing Nancy wasn’t driving https://www.tmz.com/2022/05/29/nancy-pelosi-husband-paul-arrested-dui-napa/
Quote of the Day: “Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious”…Peter Ustinov