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November 2, 1988

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1988 the first Mrs. America beauty pageant was held. In a surprise upset, Mrs. Cynthia Richards of Little Rock, Arkansas won the Guilt competition over the favorite, Mrs. Harold Feinstein of New York City, New York. Mrs. Richards performance of the classic “You’re breaking my heart and you won’t … Continue reading →

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September 18, 1838

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Joel Byers

On THIS DATE IN TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1838 the Anti-Corn Law League was formed by Richard Cobden and John Bright. Their slogan of “Cream Corn Is For Infants!” was adopted by 8 and 9 year olds worldwide. Soon afterwards, Leagues and Associations against liver, brussel sprouts, and squash sprouted up during 1839 and 1840 and gained … Continue reading →

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September 2, 1752

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Joel Byers

On THIS DATE IN TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1752 – September 2, became the the last day of the Julian calendar within Britain and its colonies. It was replaced by the Gregorian calendar and the British parliament decided an 11-day discrepancy between the two would best be rectified by making the following day September 14. The rest … Continue reading →

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