blue water massey
Well-known Member
Thought for the day:
Nov. 17
1800 The United States Congress holds its first session in Washington, D.C.
1853 Street signs authorized at San Francisco intersections
1871 The National Rifle Association is granted a charter by the state of New York
1947 American scientists John Bardeen and Walter Houser Brattain observe the basic principles of the transistor, a key element for the electronics revolution of the 20th century
Birthdays
1749 Nicolas Appert, French chef, inventor of airtight food preservation, known as the "father of canning"
1899 Douglas Shearer, Canadian-American, pioneer sound designer and recording director who played a key role in the advancement of sound technology for motion pictures
1906 Soichiro Honda, Japanese engineer and businessman, co-founded the Honda Motor Company
1958 B.W.M. Canadian history & tractor enthusiast
Deaths:
1812 John Walter, English Insurance underwriter and founder of The Times newspaper
Nov. 17
1800 The United States Congress holds its first session in Washington, D.C.
1853 Street signs authorized at San Francisco intersections
1871 The National Rifle Association is granted a charter by the state of New York
1947 American scientists John Bardeen and Walter Houser Brattain observe the basic principles of the transistor, a key element for the electronics revolution of the 20th century
Birthdays
1749 Nicolas Appert, French chef, inventor of airtight food preservation, known as the "father of canning"
1899 Douglas Shearer, Canadian-American, pioneer sound designer and recording director who played a key role in the advancement of sound technology for motion pictures
1906 Soichiro Honda, Japanese engineer and businessman, co-founded the Honda Motor Company
1958 B.W.M. Canadian history & tractor enthusiast
Deaths:
1812 John Walter, English Insurance underwriter and founder of The Times newspaper
