Laos ~ "Army Day" As 85% of the population peace-loving Buddhists, this is a fairly 'low-key' celebration!


1801 ~ John Marshall was appointed Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court


1885 ~ LaMarcus A. Thompson of Coney Island patented the roller coaster.


1942 ~ The Nazis formulated their "Final Solution" regarding the Jews at the Wannsee Conference.


1981 ~ President Reagan became the oldest president to take office (69 years and 349 days).


1981 ~ Same day!! 52 American hostages seized from the American Embassy in Tehran were released after 444 days in captivity.


1986 ~ Martin Luther King, Jr., day was celebrated as a federal holiday for the first time.

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The selfish, they're all standing in line
Faithing and hoping to buy themselves time
Me, I figure as each breath goes by
I only own my mind