Wednesday, March 27th. Day 87 of 2024
It’s Viagra Day ! The FDA approved the prescription drug on this day in 1998 as the first pill for male impotence. The little Blue Pill is now firmly established as part of our culture
1794: Congress authorized the creation of the United States Navy
1912: The first Cherry Blossom trees were planted in Washington, D.C.
1964: The most powerful earthquake recorded in North American history at a magnitude of 9.2 strikes Southern Alaska, killing 125 people and inflicting massive damage to the city of Anchorage
1975: Construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System begins
1995: “Forest Gump” wins Best Picture at the Oscars. Tom Hanks wins Best Actor for the title role, that’s all I have to say about that
2007: NFL owners voted to make instant replay a permanent officiating tool
2022: At the Oscars ceremony, actor Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on stage after some quips that Rock made about Smith’s wife
In the News: Statesville teen charged with Alexander County murder…Body found in Catawba County…Woman pleads guilty to Catawba County murder…Curry leaving Alexander County Schools…Public invited to substance abuse and vaping discussion tonight…Alexander County man facing felony drug charge…Taylorsville man arrested on larceny charge…
Weather: Clouds and Showers. High around 62
Sports: Cougar Baseball and Softball rained out on Tuesday, they’ll try to host South Caldwell again today…Old Moonshine Still found under stands at N Wilkesboro Speedway ?…Canes lose in Pittsburg…NFL makes drastic change to kickoffs…Vegas lines on Sweet 16 games
Happy Birthday: Tony Banks, Randall Cunningham, Mariah Carey, Pauley Perrette, Fergie, Buster Posey
Here’s what we know so far about the Baltimore Bride Collapse https://www.yahoo.com/news/know-baltimore-bridge-collapse-170015740.html
Do you have any relatives in New Jersey ? https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mega-millions-1-1-billion-jackpot-1-winning-ticket/
Word of the Day: bivouac [ biv-oo-ak, biv-wak ] A military encampment made with tents or improvised shelters, usually without shelter or protection from enemy fire. To rest or assemble in such an area; encamp. A temporary or casual shelter or lodging. The French word is derived from the Low German word biwacht, which translates to “by guard.” Sentence: The survivors of the tornado were bivouacked in the church basement.
Quote of the Day: ” The other night I ate at a real nice family restaurant. Every table had an argument going ” — George Carlin