Tuesday, June 11th. Day 163 of 2024
Two of my favorites, It’s Corn on the Cob Day and German Chocolate Cake Day !
1770: British explorer Captain James Cook discovers the Great Barrier Reef. In truth, he struck it
1895: Charles Duryea receives the first US patent for a Gasoline-driven automobile
1919: Sir Barton wins the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first horse to win the U.S. Triple Crown
1955: Eighty-three spectators are killed and at least 100 are injured after two cars collide at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the deadliest ever accident in motorsports
1962: Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clarence Anglin allegedly become the only prisoners to escape from the prison on Alcatraz Island. I think Clint Eastwood made it to shore, not sure about the other two
1963: Governor of Alabama George Wallace defiantly stands at the door of Foster Auditorium at the University of Alabama in an attempt to block two black students from attending that school. Later in the day, accompanied by National Guard troops, they registered. Forrest Gump was witness the whole thing
2001: Timothy McVeigh is executed for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing
In the News: Newton Shooting is fatal, man in custody…Hiddenite man arrested yet again…Final arguments expected today in trial of Taylorsville man charged with leading officers on high-speed chase…Hickory business owner jailed…Alexander County Board of Education meets tonight
Weather: Tons of Sun. High in low 80’s. Eat your heart out San Diego
Sports: Pack beats Georgia to join the fun at the College World Series…10 members of the 1983 NC State Basketball team sues NCAA…Florida goes up 2-0 in Stanly Cup Final…NBA Finals on hold till Wednesday…Mandatory minicamp begins today for Carolina Panthers…Steelers extend coach Tomlin’s contract
Happy Birthday: Jackie Stewart, Adrienne Barbeau, Graham Russell, Donnie Van Zant, Joe Montana, Hugh Laurie, Diana Taurasi, Shia LaBeouf
The 80’s Brat Pack is back https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/andrew-mccarthy-always-hated-being-part-of-the-brat-pack-now-he-sees-it-as-a-blessing-164928268.html
Word of the Day: rickshaw [ rik-shaw, -shah ] A small, two-wheeled, cartlike passenger vehicle with a fold-down top, pulled by one person, formerly used widely in Japan, Korea, China and other nations including India.
Vince Lombardi
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