100 BCE: Gaius Julius Caesar is born by Caesarian Section… -One of the nicer sections of Rome, I hear.
History Schmistory: July 11. “Yerrrrr-outta-therrrrre!”
Monday, July 11, 2011
1533: Henry VIII is excommunicated by Pope Clement VII. The King was quoted as saying; “Well I don’t want to be in your stupid church anyway!” …He had a way with words. -And wives.
Ludicrous Latin: Imus ad magum Ozi videndum, magum Ozi mirum mirissimum
Monday, July 11, 2011
We are off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of Oz.
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History Schmistory: July 10. Sparks Fly!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
 1856: Genius mechanical and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla is born. Edison takes all the credit as usual.
History Schmistory: July 9. Tennis Fever.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
1877: The first Wimbledon tennis championship is held by the “All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club”. Spectators fall asleep reading the souvenir program.
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Ludicrous Latin: Quo signo nata es?
Saturday, July 9, 2011
What’s your sign?
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History Schmistory: July 8. Swedish Conquest.
Friday, July 8, 2011
1709: The Battle of Poltava; Peter the Great’s Russia defeats Sweden. Demands meatballs for everyone.
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Are You For Real? World Tin Bath Championships!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Anywhere near Castletown in the UK? Get out yer tin bath! The race commences this weekend! Here’s some highlights from last year…
History Schmistory: July 7. Null and Void
Thursday, July 7, 2011
1456: 25 years after her fiery execution, A nullification trial acquits Joan of Arc of heresy. Attempts to rehydrate her ashes were futile.
History Schmistory: July 6. Crown Me, Please.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
1483: Richard III is crowned King of England. Most had a HUNCH this would happen. Eh? Eh?
