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Richard C Gilbert’s Monday Blog

September 12, 2022 By Richard C. Gilbert

Monday, September 12. Day 255 of 2022

It’s Police Woman Day

Happy Chocolate Milkshake Day !

1866: “The Black Crook” opened in New York City. It was the first American burlesque show

1922: The Episcopal Church removed the word “Obey” from the bride’s section of wedding vows

1944: United States troops enter Germany for the first time in WWII

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1954: “Lassie” made its television debut on CBS

1962: President Kennedy delivers his “We choose to go to the Moon” speech at Rice University

1988: Gilbert, the strongest hurricane ever (160 mph), devastates Jamaica

2013: NASA confirms that its Voyager 1 probe has become the first manmade object to enter interstellar space

In the News: Three motorcycle fatalities over weekend in area including one Friday in Alexander County…Taylorsville man often arrested is arrested again…Man charged with possession of stolen vehicle in Alexander County…Stony Point man charged by Lenoir Police…Iredell County Deputies searching for man said to be armed and dangerous

Weather: Partly Sunny, High around 80

Sports: Cougar offense sputters again in loss to Lake Norman Friday night…Panthers lose late…Cowboys lose and Dak injured again…App State is the hottest name in College Football after stunner in College Station…Bubba wins

Happy Birthday: Linda Gray, Joe Pantoliano, Rachel Ward, Jennifer Nettles, Jennifer Hudson, Freddie Freeman

Sounds like NASA needs a good mechanic https://apnews.com/article/astronomy-space-launches-exploration-science-climate-and-environment-ef4708aaf13fabaab97e39195ba8d0c0

Nurse goes nuts on Los Angeles streets https://nypost.com/2022/09/11/nurse-nicole-linton-was-driving-130-mph-when-she-allegedly-killed-six-in-fiery-los-angeles-crash/

Does the alarm clock really sound earlier on Monday ?

Quote of the Day: “The problem with beauty is that it’s like being born rich and getting poorer”…Joan Collins

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