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Monday, January 30, 2006

today in history

Events
1835 - A mentally ill man named Richard Lawrence attempts to assassinate President Andrew Jackson in the United States Capitol -- the first assassination attempt against a President. Both of Lawrence's pistols misfire, and Jackson proceeds to beat his would-be assassin with his cane.

1933 - Adolf Hitler is sworn in as Chancellor of Germany.

1969 - The Beatles' last public performance, on the roof of Apple Records in London. The impromptu concert is broken up by the police.

Births
1882 - Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd. President of the united states
1974 - Christian Bale, British actor
1974- Jaren Prothero, best brother

3 Comments:

  • At 7:38 AM, Blogger frogkisser said…

    You are silly

     
  • At 1:54 PM, Blogger Something McSomethingkins said…

    That seems to be your perpetual comment Frogkisser. I myself find it funny that Andrew Jackson beat his would-be-assassin with his cain. He was a rotten guy, but that fact alone makes me respect him 100% more than I did before.

     
  • At 4:44 PM, Blogger Tickled Pink said…

    i thought you would like that melissa beth

     

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