Monthly Archives: August 2014

August 21, 1923

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1923 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed an ordinance that made it illegal for dancers to gaze into the eyes of their partner. The women of Kalamazoo snickered and said that the law wouldn’t affect anyone anyhow, as men weren’t looking at their eyes anyway. Close Bookmark and Share This Page Save … Continue reading →

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August 20, 1998

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1998 Canada’s Supreme Court announced that Quebec could not secede without first obtaining the federal government’s consent. The rest of Canada quickly informed the French Canadians they could emigrate to France any time they wanted if they didn’t want to be a part of Canada. When France learned of … Continue reading →

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August 19, 2011

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 2011 the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported that Dr. Lin Shubaio, 29, a young scientist conducting research on the Tibetan Plateau went missing from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region’s Muztagh Ata glacier on July 28th. Dr. Bill Dyer, Professor of Geology of the Miskatonic University, Cambridge Division, stated that his … Continue reading →

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August 18, 1914

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1914 the “Proclamation of Neutrality” was issued by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. It was aimed at keeping the U.S. out of World War I. Switzerland sent a cake and welcomed America to the “gray” side. Less than three years later, America entered the Great War on the side of … Continue reading →

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August 17, 2012

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 2012, Gay pride events were banned for a century in Moscow, which is not surprising as it is a dour and depressing city where nothing fun ever happens. Even the homosexuals in Moscow are a stoic and unfeeling bunch with little to no flair. In fact, at that time … Continue reading →

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August 16, 1960

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1960 the free-fall world record was set by Joseph Kittinger. He fell more than 16 miles (about 88,000 feet) and reached a speed of 614 mph before opening his parachute over New Mexico. He plummeted through the air for 4 minutes and 36 seconds before his parachute was deployed. … Continue reading →

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August 15, 1877

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1877 Thomas Edison wrote to the president of the Telegraph Company in Pittsburgh, PA. The letter stated that the word, “hello” would be a more appropriate greeting than “ahoy” when answering the telephone. I believe we should go back to using ‘ahoy’ and dressing like a pirate to hold … Continue reading →

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August 14, 1980

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1980, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) was incorporated. This made it easier for the rest of the people in the world to identify the truly stupid and idiotic without having to first date them and count the number of cats in their homes.

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August 13, 3114 BC

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 3114 BC according to the Lounsbury correlation, the Mayan calendar started. This is in direct conflict with the work of Archbishop James Ussher, who claims the world was created on Sunday, October 23, 4004 BC. Ken Hamm, owner of the Creation Museum in Petersberg, KY, believes Arch Bishop Ussher … Continue reading →

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August 12, 1988

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1988 “The Last Temptation of Christ” opened in movie theaters across the United States. The negative publicity and outcry from conservative Christians actually caused more people to be tempted to go and see this movie than would have otherwise.

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