Monthly Archives: September 2019

September 10, 1945

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Joel Byers

On September 10, 1945, Mike the Headless Chicken was decapitated in Fruita, Colorado. He survived for another 18 months before he choked to death. Before his death, he did win two debates. One with a Flat Earther and the other with an Anti-Vaxxer. Close Bookmark and Share This Page Save to Browser Favorites / BookmarksAskbackflipblinklistBlogBookmarkBloglinesBlogMarksBlogsvineBuddyMarksBUMPzee!CiteULikeConnoteadel.icio.usDiggdiigoDotNetKicksDropJackdzoneFacebookFarkFavesFriendsitefolkd.comFurlGoogleJamespotJeqqKaboodlekirtsylinkaGoGoLinkedInMa.gnoliaMister WongMixxMySpaceNetvouzNewsvineoneviewOnlyWirePlugIMPropellerRedditSegnaloShoutwireSimpySlashdotSurphaceSphinnSpurlSquidooStumbleUponTechnoratiThisNextTwitterWebrideWindows … Continue reading →

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September 9, 1908

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Joel Byers

On September 9, 1908, Orville Wright made the first 1 hour airplane flight at Fort Myer, Virginia. A gin and tonic was $2.00, but the peanuts and pretzels were added at no charge. Mr. Wright did complain that there was no overhead space to store his carry-on luggage.

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September 8, 2015

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Joel Byers

On September 8, 2015, British researchers revealed that evidence of a larger version of Stonehenge had been found about 2 miles from the original Stonehenge location. They had identified 90 buried stones that had been found through the use of ground penetrating radar. Miskatonic University of Providence, RI was asked if the ancient druids had … Continue reading →

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September 7, 1915

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Joel Byers

On September 7, 1915, toymaker Johnny Gruelle patented the Raggedy Ann doll. When he was asked why he created such a soft and friendly doll, he said it was because the china-head dolls were just creepy and prone to becoming haunted. He said that could never happen with his Raggedy Ann dolls. But he was … Continue reading →

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September 6, 1620

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Joel Byers

On September 6, 1620, the Pilgrims left on the Mayflower from Plymouth, England to set up their own little religious colony in the New World. Contrary to popular American belief, the Pilgrims did not leave England because they weren’t allowed to practice their brand of Protestantism. They left because they were no longer able to … Continue reading →

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September 5, 2003

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Joel Byers

On September 5, 2003, “magician” David Blaine had himself encased in a clear plastic box. This box was then suspended by a crane over the banks of the River Thames. He remained there until October 19 while he went without food. He only allowed himself to have water to drink. The Londoners were unimpressed. As … Continue reading →

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September 4, 2018

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Joel Byers

On September 4, 2018, the FBI announced that a pair of the red slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” was finally recovered. The slippers had been stolen thirteen years previously from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The FBI did not disclose who stole the famous footwear, just that … Continue reading →

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September 3, 1658

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Joel Byers

On September 3, 1658, after the death of Oliver Cromwell, Richard Cromwell succeeded his father as Lord Protector of England. Richard was not prepared to rule England as the Lord Protector and he knew it, especially since the Army had no faith in him and his father left the country in debt with a deficit … Continue reading →

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September 2, 1901

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Joel Byers

On September 2, 1901, at the Minnesota State Fair, when Theodore Roosevelt was the Vice President he gave a speech where he said his most famous quote of “Speak softly and carry a big stick”. This was not his first choice. The lines that didn’t make the speech included, “Whisper and don’t be afraid to … Continue reading →

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September 1, 1715

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Joel Byers

On September 1, 1715, King Louis XIV of France died, after a reign of 72 years, the longest of any major European monarch. The French people and his successors thought he was never going to die. In fact, he outlived all of his sons and most of his grandsons. When he did finally died, his … Continue reading →

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