Thursday, May 30th. Day 151 of 2024
It’s Mint Julep Day ! It should always be on Kentucky Derby Day
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: Griffin named to lead Alexander County Schools…Taylorsville woman hits big lottery jackpot…Local man jailed for felony probation violation…Taylorsville Police make a pair of arrests…Wilkes County man charged after shooting incident
Weather: More Wonderful ! Sunshine and 80
Sports: Softball College World Series begins today…NCAA Baseball Regionals start Friday…Oilers pull even…Mavs can eliminate Wolves this evening…Caleb Love pulls out of NBA Draft (Relax Carolina Fans, he’s not coming back to Chapel Hill)…Braves struggles at the plate continues…M’s win 4th straight
Happy Birthday: P.J. Carlesimo, Wynonna Judd, Gayle Sayers, Manny Ramirez, Zacarias Moussaoui, Manny Ramirez, CeeLo Green, Clint Bowyer, Harrison Barnes
Study says tattoos can increase risk of cancer https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/scientists-warn-tattoos-may-increase-cancer-risk/ar-BB1nbLgu
Has Elvis rolled-over ? https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/29/investing/graceland-scam/index.html
Word of the Day aviary [ ey-vee-er-ee ] A large cage or a house or enclosure in which birds are kept. From Latin.
Quote of the Day: “There’s only one way to have a happy marriage and as soon as I learn what it is, I’ll get married again”… Clint Eastwood