Today in history

[Hatz]

I read a great book about a mythical meeting between the three and the discussion that followed.

[Colonels_Wear_Blue]

On this date in 1985, EgyptAir Flight 648 was hijacked by three members of Abu Nidal. One of the terrorists was killed in the hijacking, and the plane was eventually landed in Malta, where there was a brief standoff, followed by a "surprise" raid by Egyptian commandos. In the course of the raid, explosives used to breech the passenger and luggage compartment doors of the plane using explosives, catching the interior of the plane on fire. 58 passengers and 1 of the terrorists were killed by fire/suffocation.

[PepRock01]

On this date in 1963 Doctor Who aired for the first time in England. Little did they know that on this day 50 years later they would be celebrating its anniversary.

[Colonels_Wear_Blue]

On this date in 1960, John F. Kennedy Jr. was born to parents Jack and Jackie Kennedy. Exactly 3 years later, his father was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery after being assassinated three days previous. What a third birthday.

[rockmom]

On this date in 1960' date=' John F. Kennedy Jr. was born to parents Jack and Jackie Kennedy. Exactly 3 years later, his father was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery after being assassinated three days previous. What a third birthday.[/quote']

 

One of the most heartbreaking pictures of all time, little Jack saluting as his father's caisson goes by.

[Colonels_Wear_Blue]

On this day, 80 years ago, the 21st Amendment was ratified, repealing the 18th Amendment and ending prohibition in the United States. Will anyone be celebrating tonight?

[Colonels_Wear_Blue]

July 17th

On this date in history, 100 years ago, Russian tzar Nikolai II and his entire family was assassinated by the Bolsheviks, and the Russian monarchy was officially brought to an end.

[Mack The Knife]

On this date in 1941 Joe DiMaggio’s 56 game hitting streak came to an end against the Cleveland Indians.

Tribe third baseman Ken Keltner made two sterling defensive plays to rob Joe D and end the streak.

[Colonels_Wear_Blue]

On this date in 1941 Joe DiMaggio’s 56 game hitting streak came to an end against the Cleveland Indians.

Tribe third baseman Ken Keltner made two sterling defensive plays to rob Joe D and end the streak.

 

And then on the same date 20 years later, "The Georgia Peach" Ty Cobb died.

[TAC]

And on this date my dad died 8 years ago.

[BigVMan23]

July 17th

On this date in history, 100 years ago, Russian tzar Nikolai II and his entire family was assassinated by the Bolsheviks, and the Russian monarchy was officially brought to an end.

 

Except possibly for one of the daughters, Anastasia. Some believe she lived till old age. There's some info out there about it and a movie was made about it.

[The Professor]

Except possibly for one of the daughters, Anastasia. Some believe she lived till old age. There's some info out there about it and a movie was made about it.

Since the executions at least five women have claimed to be Anastasia, a few of them living in the USA. Everyone wants to be famous.