Zorral Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 December 29 way back in time my mom was born, into a world that is unrecognizable to her grandchildren. LongRider, kissdbyfire, Prince of the North and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRider Posted December 30, 2023 Author Share Posted December 30, 2023 30 December... is the 364th day of the year 2023. There is one day remaining until the end of this year. 1919 Lincoln’s Inn in London admits its first female bar student. Lincoln’s Inn is a thriving society of barristers, situated on a large estate of historic buildings, contemporary facilities, and tranquil grounds in central London. The Inn is a multifaceted organisation, but is primarily dedicated to the qualification, training and development of our members, at all stages of their legal careers, in a prestigious, collegiate and inclusive environment. The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn (lincolnsinn.org.uk) 1922 The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is formed. 1924 Edwin Hubble announces the existence of other galaxies. 1936 The United Auto Workers union stages its first sit-down strike. kissdbyfire 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRider Posted December 31, 2023 Author Share Posted December 31, 2023 123123 1759 Arthur Guinness signs a 9,000 year lease at £45 per annum and starts brewing Guinness. 1790 Efimeris, the oldest Greek newspaper of which issues have survived till today is published for the first time. 1907 The first New Year’s Eve celebration is held in Times Square (then known as Longacre Square) in New York, New York 1991 All official Soviet Union institutions have ceased operations by this date and the Soviet Union is officially dissolved. The year 2023 comes to a close as does my time posting on this thread. I've really enjoyed it by finding the little interesting happenings in history, it's been fun. Thanks to any and all who have read this thread. HAPPY NEW YEAR! lacuna, williamjm, Bironic and 5 others 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireWolfSpirit Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Its MLK day here in the USA. Man that just kind of sneeked up quick, half way through the frigid month. LongRider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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