Dunc Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 In years gone by ................. Only one per member per day I don't wanna see massive lists but lets see if we can keep this going.................... 1777 - American forces, under General George Washington, were forced to retreat at the Battle of Brandywine Creek by British forces under William Howe. The Stars and Stripes (American flag) were carried for the first time in the battle. Just thought I would start of putting the US members in their place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 1954 - "Lassie" made its television debut on CBS. The last show aired on September 12, 1971. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildust76 Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 1983 - Arnold Schwartzenegger became a US citizen. He had emigrated 14 years previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 1962: US spaceman orbits Earth The first American to orbit the Earth has landed safely in the Atlantic Ocean. Marine Lieutenant John Glenn, 40, travelled about 81,000 miles (more than 130,000km) as he circled the globe three times at more than 17,000 mph (27,000kph). Lieutenant Glenn controlled nearly two of the orbits himself after reporting "minor difficulties" with the automatic altitude control system as he completed the third circuit - the maximum anticipated. Messages from the astronaut were transmitted by radio stations across the United States and United Kingdom and his progress was monitored by 18 ground stations around the world. As he re-entered the atmosphere after his four-hour and 56-minute journey Lieutenant Glenn said: "Boy, that was a real fireball." His spacecraft, Friendship Seven, landed at 2040 GMT 240 miles north-west of Puerto Rico, where it was picked up by the US destroyer Noa. Altogether, 24 American ships were ready to pick up the astronaut and his craft from various locations across the globe. We are really proud of you President Kennedy The capsule was launched from the flaming Atlas rocket at 1447 GMT from Cape Canaveral, Florida. President Kennedy followed the mission on television and telephoned the astronaut afterwards. "We are really proud of you. You did a wonderful job," he said. The Queen and British Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan, also cabled their congratulations. Technical problems had delayed the mission 10 times - a total of 61 days. The US has spent over £142m on the man-in-space programme so far and Nasa has planned another three manned orbital flights this year. The US Earth orbit took place 10 months and 10 days after Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space, making one circulation of the globe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 1899--Henry Bliss, the first victim of car accident in The U.S, passed on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Sep 13, 1916: Children's author Roald Dahl is born Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Released 48 years ago today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONXp-vpE9eU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueWolf Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 On this day exactly 3 years ago, a certain BlueWolf made an account on Husky-Owners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterchillz Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 On this day exactly 3 years ago, a certain BlueWolf made an account on Husky-Owners And on this day you shall get us cake or something. Congrats mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 1970: Rock legend Hendrix dies after party Rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix dies after collapsing at a party in London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 2012 Two unarmed female police officers PC Nicola Hughes (23) and PC Fiona Bone (32) were killed in a gun and grenade ambush attack in Mottram - Greater Manchester. It led to the arrest of a wanted man Dale Cregan. Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said it was one of the force's 'darkest days'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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