Monthly Archives: August 2013

August 21, 1911

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Joel Byers

On THIS DATE IN TWISTED-HISTORY in 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre by Vincenzo Peruggia, an employee of the Louvre. Vincenzo “Vinnie” Peruggia was caught two years later in 1913 as he tried to sell the painting to an Italian Art Gallery. When he was questioned why he stole the Mona Lisa … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

August 20, 1985

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Joel Byers

On THIS DAY IN TWISTED-HISTORY in 1985, Hanspeter Beck of South Australia completed a 3,875 mile, 51 day trip from the tip of Western Australia to the east coast of Australia and ended up in Melborne. The entire trip was made riding on a unicycle. When asked why a unicycle, he laughed and said, “Oi … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

August 19, 1950

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Joel Byers

On THIS DATE IN TWISTED-HISTORY in 1950 ABC started the first Saturday morning kid show with Animal Clinic and Acrobat Ranch. NBC and CBS quickly realized what a cash-cow kid’s cereal commercials could be and add their own Saturday morning kid shows.

Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

August 18, 2004

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Joel Byers

On THIS DATE IN TWISTED-HISTORY in 2004 Donald Trump re-released his board game (Trump the Game) where players bid on real estate, buy big ticket money items (yachts, diamonds, toupees, expensive escorts, sports cars, airplanes and etc.) and broker billion dollar deals. The game was originally released in 1989 and at that time, the owners … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century, Historical Facts | Tagged , | Leave a comment

August 17, 1957

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Joel Byers

On THIS DAY IN TWISTED-HISTORY in 1957, Richie Ashburn of the Philadelphia Phillies hit a foul ball that careened into the stands and broke the nose of Phillie Fan, Alice Roth. During the same at bat, Richie hit another foul ball that flew into the stands and struck Alice again as she was being carried … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

August 16, 1984

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Joel Byers

On THIS DATE IN TWISTED-HISTORY in 1984 an LA federal jury acquitted John DeLorean on cocaine charges. The police were extremely confused as all the cocaine confiscated during the arrest went missing during the trial. The lead prosecutor, John “Trip” Fowler III, blamed the LA police and claimed that someone in the police department had … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

August 15, 1918

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Joel Byers

On THIS DAY IN TWISTED-HISTORY in 1918 the first full length cartoon was shown. The Japanese watch it two years later and politely state how nice and interesting it is, but that it could use more tentacles, bondage, and kittens.

Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts | Tagged , | Leave a comment

August 14, 1873

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Joel Byers

On THIS DATE IN TWISTED-HISTORY in 1873, “Field and Stream” magazine issued its first publication. The first centerfold was a Northern Rainbow Trout printed in full-monochrome color along with tips on how to find and land these tasty fish. The Great-Grandfather of Hugh Hefner, after reading the magazine, did send in an unprinted letter to … Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Century, Historical Facts | Tagged , | Leave a comment

August 13, 1913/1958

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Joel Byers

On THIS DAY IN TWISTED HISTORY in 1913, Otto Witte, an acrobat was crowned King of Albania. In 1913, when Albania broke away from the Ottoman Empire, some Albanian Muslims invited Halim Eddine, a nephew of the Sultan, to come and be crowned king. Noticing his own resemblance to Halim Eddine, Witte said, he traveled … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts | Tagged , | Leave a comment

August 12, 1851/1856

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Joel Byers

On THIS DAY IN TWISTED-HISTORY in 1851, Isaac Singer patented the sewing machine and talented women and fashion designers worldwide were grateful. On the other hand, on this same date in 1856, Anthony Fass patented the accordion, and little fat Wisconsin kids everywhere lived to cursed his name, except for Weird Al Yankovic, who used … Continue reading →

Posted in 19th Century, Historical Facts | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment