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A Thought for Today
Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may your life be filled with all things positive!
June 28, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest
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Moon Alert
After 8 AM EDT today (5 AM PDT), there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The New Moon occurs in Cancer at 10:52 PM EDT (7:52 PM PDT).
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This is the perfect time to make resolutions about how to improve your home and your family relationships. It will be easy to do this because you are in such a positive frame of mind today. Enjoy the company of relatives, siblings and neighbours.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
We are gregarious creatures. “No man is an island.” The New Moon today is the ideal time to think about how you communicate to others. Are you clear in all your communications? Meanwhile, this is a great day for business, finance and boosting your income. Ka-ching!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Use today’s New Moon to resolve how to better handle your money and your possessions. If you think money is dirty, you won’t hang on to it. Money is energy. Meanwhile because this is a popular day for you, you shine in group situations!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This is the perfect day to take a realistic look in the mirror to see how you can improve the image you create on your world. Ideas? Haircut? Wardrobe change? Enjoy a moment of solitude if you can find it.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today’s New Moon makes you feel in touch with your spiritual values. We all believe in something. Even if we believe that we don’t believe in anything. That’s what we believe. Enjoy group interactions and hanging out with friends, especially creative, artistic people.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This is the best day of the year to think about the friendships you have or don’t have; and what kind of friend you are to others. The bottom line is if you want to have friends, you have to be friendly! Today you impress bosses and VIPs.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is the only New Moon that is at the top of your chart all year. This means it’s time to think about your life direction. Are you headed where you want to go? Where do you want to be in five years? Travel has a strong appeal.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Take a moment to make some resolutions about how to expand your world. Can you travel? Can you take courses or get further education to enrich your life? What can you do to feel more fulfilled? Meanwhile, gifts and wealth might come your way.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a wonderful opportunity to set intentions about debt, inheritances and anything that involves jointly-owned property. How can you clean up loose details? How can you resolve things so that you are happy with the result?
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today’s New Moon is opposite your sign. (This happens only once a year.) This is an ideal chance to see how you can improve your closest relationships, partnerships or friendships. This is important. These relationships affect your happiness — therefore, make them work.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This might be the best day of the year to take a moment and make a resolution about how to improve your efficiency in whatever you do. By extension, how can you improve your health as well? What can you do to really pull your act together? Meanwhile, romance and social opportunities delight!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
A healthy balance between work, play and creative expression is ideal. We are a work-oriented society. If our creative talents don’t earn money, they are dismissed. Today’s New Moon is the perfect time to ask yourself what makes you happy? (This is also a great day to entertain at home.) Invite someone over!
If Your Birthday Is Today
Director, actor Mel Brooks (1926) shares your birthday today. You are witty, sociable and you know how to please others. You are an ambitious go-getter because you like to succeed because you don’t want to fail. This year construction will be your theme. You might physically build something or you might build an inner structure in your life. You can accomplish a lot.
Spell for Today – Printable Protection Spell
Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions
Today’s Word is
Covenstead
From moonlitpriestess.com
An area of power or energy where a coven meets.
From Spells8.com
A meeting space for witches to gather as a Coven.
June 28 Astronomy Picture of the Day
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2022 June 28
Mercury from Passing BepiColombo
Image Credit & License: ESA, JAXA, BepiColombo, MTM
Explanation: Which part of the Moon is this? No part — because this is the planet Mercury. Mercury’s old surface is heavily cratered like that of Earth’s Moon. Mercury, while only slightly larger than Luna, is much denser and more massive than any Solar System moon because it is made mostly of iron. In fact, our Earth is the only planet more dense. Because Mercury rotates exactly three times for every two orbits around the Sun, and because Mercury’s orbit is so elliptical, visitors on Mercury could see the Sun rise, stop in the sky, go back toward the rising horizon, stop again, and then set quickly over the other horizon. From Earth, Mercury’s proximity to the Sun causes it to be visible only for a short time just after sunset or just before sunrise. The featured image was captured last week by ESA and JAXA‘s passing BepiColombo spacecraft as it sheds energy and prepares to orbit the innermost planet starting in 2025.
June 28 Today in History
Today’s Important Historical Events
1389 Ottomans defeat Serbian army in the bloody Battle of Kosovo, opening the way for the Ottoman conquest of Southeastern Europe
1519 King Carlos I elected Holy Roman Catholic Emperor Charles V
1838 Coronation of Queen Victoria in Westminster Abbey, London
1919 Treaty of Versailles, ending WWI and establishing the League of Nations, is signed in France
2021 Tigray Defense Forces retake Tigray’s regional capital of Mekelle in Ethiopia’s Tigray War. The Ethiopian government declares a unilateral ceasefire to save face but neither side sticks to it. [1]
Today’s Historical Events
683 Leo II ends his reign as Catholic Pope
767 St Paul I ends his reign as Catholic Pope
1098 Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul
1119 Battle of Sarmada – Emir Ilghazi defeats French Crusaders
1245 1st Council of Lyon (13th ecumenical council) opens
1389 Ottomans defeat Serbian army in the bloody Battle of Kosovo, opening the way for the Ottoman conquest of Southeastern Europe
1461 Edward IV crowned king of England
1485 Gent/Brugge/Ieper recognize Maximilian of Austria as regent of Netherlands
Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV
1951 “Amos ‘n’ Andy” premieres on CBS TV
1984 17th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at Hotel San Diego
1990 Emmy 17th Daytime Award presentation – Susan Lucci loses for 11th time
1992 Ra Lewis’ dramatic play “Chinese Coffee”, starring Al Pacino, opens at the Circle in Square Theater, NYC; runs for 18 performances
1993 NCRV shows last “Cheers” in Netherlands
1996 “Nutty Professor” starring Eddie Murphy opens in theaters in the USA
2003 “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”, directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom, premieres at Disneyland
2017 “Spider-man: Homecoming” directed by Jon Watts starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton and Robert Downey Jr. premieres in Los Angeles
Today’s Historical Events in Music
1846 Saxophone is patented by Antoine-Joseph “Adolfe” Sax
1928 Louis Armstrong makes 78 recording of “West End Blues”
1947 “Temptation” (Tim-Tayshun) by Red Ingle with Jo Stafford hits #1
1950 “Michael Todd’s Peep Show” opens at Winter Garden NYC for 278 performances
1967 George Harrison is fined £6 for speeding
1973 Black Sports Hall of Fame forms: Paul Robeson, Elgin Baylor, Jesse Owens, Jim Brown, Wilma Rudolph, Joe Louis and Althea Gibson elected
Today’s Historical Events in Sports
1887 Phillies most lopsided shut-out beating Indianapolis 24-0
1892 Phillies tie club record of 16 straight victories
1897 Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: England’s Blanche Bingley-Hillyard wins her 4th title beating Charlotte Cooper 5-7, 7-5, 6-2
1904 Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Reigning champion Dorothea Chambers beats Charlotte Cooper 6-0, 6-3
1907 Nationals steal a record 13 bases off catcher Branch Rickey
1919 Boston Red Sox Carl Mays pitches a complete doubleheader against NY Yankees, winning 1st game, 2-0, losing 2nd game, 4-1 (Polo Grounds, NYC)
1923 Dodgers lost 7-0 lead, as Phillies score 8 in bottom of 9th
1924 Test cricket umpire debut for Frank Chester, v South Africa at Lord’s
A Laugh for Today
If I had only remembered to get creamer 😥
A Thought for Today
Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may your life be filled with all things positive!
July 27, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest
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Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions after 10:30 PM EDT today (7:30 PM PDT). The Moon is in Gemini.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You begin this week with vigour and purpose because your ruler Mars is dancing with Saturn. This will help you to explore your goals, in a solid practical way, especially if these goals help to promote greater freedom for yourself and others. You mean business!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Whatever you do today, especially by working alone or behind the scenes, will contribute to your future success in a solid way. At this time in your life, many things are coming to fruition and you see clearly what is working and what is not. Today you’re ready to work for what you want.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
In a careful, prepared way, you are gung-ho about group activities or working with a friend to promote issues related to medical or legal matters. Others might also help you with educational opportunities or something to do with publishing and the media. Perfect day to discuss travel plans. You’re going places!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today you want to put practical ideas into action. Hopefully, these ideas will bring about greater freedom for yourself and others. You want to have available choices to pursue your goals both in your job or how you are perceived by others. You value your successful reputation!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You’re keen to travel or pursue opportunities in publishing, the media, the law or medicine – no question. Today, you’ve decided to take action because you’re ready to make a practical step towards making these goals a reality. Make a commitment. Make an appointment. Take a stand.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
It’s time to act on your ideas and make practical headway, especially if you’ve been delaying addressing wills, estates, inheritances and such. Don’t delay any further. Initiate a down-to-earth discussion with someone. Decide how to deal with shared property and debt.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
As this week begins, you are in the right frame of mind to get down to earth and have a serious, practical discussion with a partner or close friend about how to get things done. No more wishy-washy plans about “what if.” It’s time to move from the abstract to the concrete.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is a productive day, which is why you will get a lot done. It’s the perfect way to begin your week, which is fortunate because quite often, how something begins is how it unfolds. Today you want to work hard and get practical results for your efforts.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This can be a productive day for artists. It will also be a productive day for those of you who work with children or who work in the entertainment world or the hospitality industry. Time for planning is over. Time for action is here. Roll up your sleeves!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Many of you have ambitious plans about redecorating or renovating where you live. Possibly all this energy relates to a residential move? Naturally, this can create domestic tension and family disputes. Today you will set this aside because practical concerns are a top priority.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You are convincing today because you see what needs to be done and you’re not afraid to speak up. Others will admire your tenacity and agree with your practical suggestions. Sometimes you just have to wade in and get things done.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You feel stronger about your financial scene because today, you can definitely see ways to boost your income. Yes, you really will get richer this year! Your assets are increasing. Today you see ways to how to do something to improve your chances to make this happen. Get on it!
If Your Birthday Is Today
Director JJ Abrams (1966) shares your birthday today. You are an excellent communicator. You’re an idea person who is also open to hearing ideas from others. This makes you decisive. This is an excellent year for self-improvement and a possible makeover. Act on opportunities to create a better impression on your world.
Spell for Today – Herbal Witches Cleansing Bottle
To make an herbal cleansing bottle, pour a layer of sand in a large clear bottle.
Add layers of dried herbs, one at a time: first rosemary; then lemon peel, sage, cedar, black peppercorns, lavender, dill, bay leaf, and rowan.
When the bottle is full, focus cleansing protective energy into the herbs and sand, and see a golden light radiating from the bottle. Visualize the herbs driving away negative influences.
Cork and seal the bottle with white wax (or another color of your choice).
Using a permanent marker, draw the Algiz rune on one side of the bottle, and on the other side draw a pentagram.
Set the bottle near your front or back door, and every six months, uncap, pour the herbs out into the woods or your compost heap, and thoroughly wash and dry the bottle before filling it with a new round of herbs.
Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions
Today’s Word is
Coven
From moonlitpriestess.com
A group of Witches; can be all male, all female, or a mix of both. The traditional number of coven members is 13, however, the exact number of members and the purposes of the coven typically differ between traditions. Differentiated from other Witch group types in that covens function as a sort of family unit for the purpose of magickal practice and/or worship with structured set of rules, traditions, training, and hierarchy. Within Wicca, coven entry is by initiation only and following required training (usually up to a year and a day in length) into the particular coven’s tradition.
From Spells8.com
A group of witches is called a Coven. A witch’s magickal family may be considered their coven if they have formed a group to perform magick alongside each other.
If you are interested in joining an online coven, please write to High Priestess Lady Beltane at ladybeltane@aol.com for more information. Please put COVEN in the subject line.
June 27 Astronomy Picture of the Day
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2022 June 27
The Gum Nebula over Snowy Mountains
Image Credit & Copyright: Wang Jin
Explanation: The Gum Nebula is so large and close it is actually hard to see. This interstellar expanse of glowing hydrogen gas frequently evades notice because it spans 35 degrees — over 70 full Moons — while much of it is quite dim. This featured spectacular 90-degree wide mosaic, however, was designed to be both wide and deep enough to bring up the Gum — visible in red on the right. The image was acquired late last year with both the foreground — including Haba Snow Mountain — and the background — including the Milky Way’s central band — captured by the same camera and from the same location in Shangri-La, Yunnan, China. The Gum Nebula is so close that we are only about 450 light-years from the front edge, while about 1,500 light-years from the back edge. Named for a cosmic cloud hunter, Australian astronomer Colin Stanley Gum (1924-1960), the origin of this complex nebula is still being debated. A leading theory for the origin of the Gum Nebula is that it is the remnant of a million year-old supernova explosion, while a competing theory holds that the Gum is a molecular cloud shaped over eons by multiple supernovas and the outflowing winds of several massive stars.
June 27 Today in History
Today’s Important Historical Events
1542 Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo sets sail from the Mexican port of Navidad to explore the west coast of North America on behalf of the Spanish Empire
1743 War of the Austrian Succession: Battle of Dettingen: in Bavaria, King George II of Britain personally leads troops into battle. The last time a British monarch commanded troops in the field.
1929 1st color TV demo, performed by Bell Laboratories in NYC
1950 North Korean troops reach Seoul, UN asks members to aid South Korea, Harry Truman orders US Air Force & Navy into Korean conflict
1954 1st atomic power station opens – Obninsk, near Moscow in Russia
Today’s Historical Events
678 St Agatho begins his reign as Catholic Pope
992 Battle of Conquereuil won by the Count of Anjou, Fulk the Black, defeating Conan I, Count of Brittany, in western France
1358 Republic of Dubrovnik is founded
1542 Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo sets sail from the Mexican port of Navidad to explore the west coast of North America on behalf of the Spanish Empire
1552 Cathedral Church of Charcas established in Charcas, Spanish Empire (later La Plata, now Sucre, Bolivia) [1]
1580 Duke of Alva’s army occupies Portugal
1652 New Amsterdam (now New York City) enacts first speed limit law in North America
1693 1st sea battle of Lagos: a French fleet under Anne Hilarion de Tourville defeated an Anglo-Dutch fleet under George Rooke
Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV
1947 WRC TV channel 4 in Washington, D.C. (NBC) begins broadcasting
1955 “Julius LaRosa Show” debuts on CBS-TV
1958 8th Berlin International Film Festival: “Wild Strawberries” wins Golden Bear
1959 “West Side Story” closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 734 performances
1966 Dark Shadows, American Gothic soap opera, premieres on ABC-TV
1973 “Live & Let Die”, 8th James Bond Film, 1st to star Roger Moore, also starring Jane Seymour, 1st released in the US
1974 “Flip Wilson Show” last airs on NBC-TV
1975 25th Berlin International Film Festival: “Adoption” wins the Golden Bear
Today’s Historical Events in Music
1950 “Liar” closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 12 performances
1964 “Sie Liebt Dich (She Loves You)” by Die Beatles peaks at #97
1969 Denver Pop Festival opens; 50,000 attend; Frank Zappa, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Jimi Hendrix headline; other performers include Three Dog Night, Tim Buckley, Big Mama Thornton, Johnny Winter, Joe Cocker, and Poco
1970 Festival Express opens in Toronto, Canada – The Grateful Dead, The Band, Janis Joplin, Flying Burrito Bros, Buddy Guy, Great Speckled Bird, and Delaney & Bonnie & Friends cross Canada together by train, for 5 shows in 3 cities
1971 “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” closes at the John Golden Theatre, NYC, after 31 performances
1976 “Pacific Overtures” closes at Winter Garden NYC after 193 performances
1982 “Dancin'” closes at Broadhurst Theater NYC after 1,774 performances
1992 “57 Channels (And Nothin’ On)” by Bruce Springsteen peaks at #68
Today’s Historical Events in Sports
1864 Atlanta Campaign: Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia: Colonel Sherman makes unsuccessful frontal attack on Confederate defensive lin
1890 Canadian boxer George Dixon becomes first black world champion when he stops English bantamweight champion Edwin “Nunc” Wallace in 18 rounds in London, England
1891 US National Championship Women’s Tennis, Philadelphia Cricket Club: Mabel Cahill beats defending champion Ellen Roosevelt 6-4, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3
1894 American Annie Londonderry [Annie Kopchovsky] sets out from Boston to become first woman to bicycle around the world (completes journey September 1895)
1898 Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Charlotte Cooper beats Louisa Martin 6-4, 6-4 for her 3rd Wimbledon singles championship
1898 Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: Defending champion R.F. Doherty beats younger brother Laurence Doherty 6-3, 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1
1899 Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Blanche Bingley-Hillyard beats Charlotte Cooper 6-2, 6-3
1902 US National Championship Women’s Tennis, Newport, RI: Marion Jones wins her second US singles title; beats Elisabeth Moore 6-1, 1-0 when the defending champion is forced to retire
A Laugh for Today
Time to start the countdown for next weekend
A Thought for Today
Until we meet again dear sisters, brothers, and honored guests may your life be filled with all things positive!
June 26, 2022 Daily Horoscopes Digest
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Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 3 PM to 7:30 PM EDT today (12 noon to 4:30 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You are in a creative frame of mind today, which is why you will see new uses for something that you own. You might reconfigure or redesign something. Because your imagination is in overdrive, be careful about financial decisions. Check Moon Alert above.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
For most of this day, the Moon is in your sign having a dreamy relationship with Neptune, which makes you feel laid-back and interested in fanciful ideas. Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination circles the world.”
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Relax as much as possible today. Work alone or behind the scenes because you will enjoy daydreaming and conjuring up future possibilities in your mind. You might share these ideas with others because with Mercury in your sign, you are eager to enlighten.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today you will find it easy to idealize a friend or admire them. Some might feel this kind of admiration or inspiration about a group, especially a charitable organization. If you decide to join a group today, think clearly, and perhaps wait a few days to see if this is what you really want to do.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Others might misunderstand you today or feel confused by the impression that you create. Quite likely, they will admire you but also, it’s as if they are seeing you through Vaseline on their lens. This can make you appear glamorous. It can also make you appear flaky? (Just so you know.)
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You’re attracted to fanciful plans about future travel, further education or doing something adventurous and exciting! You want to expand your world! It’s wonderful to use your imagination. However, make sure that in a day or two, these plans still hold water and have the same appeal.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You might feel empathetic and sympathetic to someone who is less fortunate than you, which is why you are inclined to help them as much as possible, and be generous. This is admirable. However, your aroused idealism could be misleading. Don’t give away the farm.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
A conversation with a partner or close friend will be laid back and relaxed today. You might entertain imaginative ideas? These are always fun to explore. However, because you are in a fanciful mood today, wait until tomorrow or Monday to agree to make a commitment.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Because your idealism is aroused today, you will want to help coworkers or work on behalf of someone. You might also give your time to help pets or animal rescue organizations. Be careful about committing too much. See how these ideas look on Monday.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This is a wonderful day to be creative and explore the arts. Artists, in particular, will be productive and able to work with a heightened imagination. Social occasions will be fun-loving and whimsical. Enjoy playful activities with children. Romance will shimmer!
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You feel sympathetic to the needs of a family member today. If you can help someone, you certainly will. However, if someone makes a serious demand on you, which requires a commitment on your part, wait until Monday to respond. This will be wise.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today you might spend a lot of time being lost in fantasy and daydreams. That’s okay, we all need a mental health day like this now and then. You might come up with marvellous ideas? If so, write them down. However, be leery about firm decisions.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Comedian, actor Ricky Gervais (1961) shares your birthday today. You are an observant, very perceptive person. You understand people. You are creative and love to travel. Many of you have different lifestyles. This year is the first year of a new nine-year cycle for you, which means anything can happen. Be courageous. Explore new avenues and new directions.
Pagan and Magickal Terms and Definitions
Today’s Word is
Charm
From moonlitpriestess.com
Another term for a protective object (see also Amulet, Talisman, and Charm Bag); also refers to a set of rhyming words as part of a spell.
From Spells8.com
From the Latin carmen meaning “song, incantation,” but came to be a generic term referring to any type of magick. As a noun, it commonly refers to a small object that protects its wearer from evil. As a verb, it commonly refers to refers to the act of using magick to exert control over a person.
June 26 Astronomy Picture of the Day
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2022 June 26
Light Echoes from V838 Mon
Image Credit: NASA, ESA, H. E. Bond (STScI)
Explanation: What caused this outburst of V838 Mon? For reasons unknown, star V838 Mon‘s outer surface suddenly greatly expanded with the result that it became one of the brighter stars in the Milky Way Galaxy in early 2002. Then, just as suddenly, it shrunk and faded. A stellar flash like this had never been seen before — supernovas and novas expel matter out into space. Although the V838 Mon flash appears to expel material into space, what is seen in the featured image from the Hubble Space Telescope is actually an outwardly expanding light echo of the original flash. In a light echo, light from the flash is reflected by successively more distant surfaces in the complex array of ambient interstellar dust that already surrounded the star. V838 Mon lies about 20,000 light years away toward the constellation of the unicorn (Monoceros), while the light echo above spans about six light years in diameter.
June 26 Today in History
Today’s Important Historical Events
363 Roman Emperor Julian is killed during retreat from the Sassanid Empire. General Jovian is proclaimed Emperor by troops on the battlefield.
1794 Battle of Fleurus: major victory by forces of the First French Republic under General Jean-Baptiste Jourdan over the Coalition Army (Great Britain, Hanover, Dutch Republic, and Habsburgs) first use of reconnaissance balloon
1857 The first 62 recipients are awarded the Victoria Cross for valour in the Crimean war by Queen Victoria
1917 1st US troops arrive in France during World War I
1945 United Nations Charter signed by 50 nations in San Francisco
2016 Panama Canal’s third set of locks opens for commercial traffic, doubling the Canal’s capacity at an estimated cost of $5.25 billion
Today’s Historical Events
363 Roman Emperor Julian is killed during retreat from the Sassanid Empire. General Jovian is proclaimed Emperor by troops on the battlefield.
684 St Benedict II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
1243 Battle of Köse Dağ: Mongols under Baiju defeat Seljuk army of Sultan Kaykhusraw II during Mongol attacks in north east Turkey
1284 According to the Lüneburg manuscript, a piper leads 130 children of Hamelin away
1409 Council of Pisa selects Petros Philargi as 3rd Pope: Alexander V
1483 Duke of Gloucester succeeds as King Richard III of England after Parliament declared Edward V illegitimate
1498 Toothbrush invented in China using boar bristles
1553 Christ’s Hospital in England granted a charter
Today’s Historical Events in Film and TV
1925 “The gold rush“, directed, starring and written by Charlie Chaplin, is released
1946 Fred Allen’s last radio show, his guest is Jack Benny
1953 KCTV (now KLST) TV channel 8 in San Angelo, TX (CBS) 1st broadcast
1959 9th Berlin International Film Festival: “The Cousins” wins Golden Bear
1962 WSEC (now WLRN) TV channel 17 in Miami, FL (PBS) begins broadcasting
1964 14th Berlin International Film Festival: “Dry Summer” wins the Golden Bear
1971 21st Berlin International Film Festival: “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” wins the Golden Bear
1979 “Moonraker”, 11th James Bond film starring Roger Moore, premieres in London
Today’s Historical Events in Music
1870 Richard Wagner‘s opera “Valkyrie”, second in his Ring Cycle premieres in Munich, featuring “Ride of the Valkyries”
1912 Gustav Mahler’s 9th Symphony premieres in Vienna
1924 “Ziegfeld Follies of 1924”, featuring Billie Burke and W.C. Fields, opens at the New Amsterdam Theatre, NYC
1966 “Time for Singing” closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 41 performances
1971 “Man of La Mancha” closes at ANTA Wash Sq Theater NYC after 2329 performances
1973 London production of musical “Grease” premieres
1977 Elvis Presley sings in Indianapolis, the last performance of his career
1979 Rocker Nigel Olsson runs a stop sign, accidentally crashes & kills a driver
Today’s Historical Events in Sports
1899 Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: R.F. Doherty wins 3rd straight Wimbledon singles championship; beats Arthur Gore 1-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3
1906 Hongar Szisz wins 1st Grand-Prix (Le Mans, France)
1910 US National Championship Women’s Tennis, Philadelphia CC: Defending champion Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman beats Louise Hammond 6-4, 6-2
1911 US Open Men’s Golf, Chicago GC: 19-year old John McDermott becomes first American born champion; wins in a playoff with Mike Brady and George Simpson
1916 Cleveland Indians experiment with numbers on their jerseys (one game)
1925 British Open Men’s Golf, Prestwick GC: English born American Jim Barnes captures his only Open title, 1 stroke ahead of runners-up Ted Ray and Archie Compston
1935 Surrey’s former England Test cricket batsman Andy Sandham scores his 100th first class century (103) v Hampshire at Basingstoke
1937 Test cricket debut of Len Hutton v NZ at Lord’s, scores 0 & 1
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