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So Peanut's arrival is less than thirty days away...if he goes by Bianca's incredibly well-planned due date. She called it within a week when we first went to the doctor. That girl can PLAN.
My last day of work is June 4th. Which happens to be Helen, my grandmother's birthday. If he hangs on a day past his due date, which is common with first babies, and is born the next day, June 9th, he will be welcomed into the world the same day his great grandfather Woody was born. If he is even more stubborn and hangs on THREE days over he will be born on Helen and Woody's wedding anniversary.
So I was thinking, what happened on each day in history for the possible dates, starting with June 4th? Here is the answer:
June 4
Its Angelina Jolie's birthday. Big whoop. Megan Fox is WAY better as Angelina 2.0. Also Congress, in 1919, sent the 19th Amendment to the states for ratification. It gave women the right to vote. ABOUT TIME! Also, in 1912, Massachusetts cements its reputation as a liberal haven and establishes the first government enforced minimum wage.
June 5
In 1956 on this day Elvis debuted "Hound Dog." Also, in 1977, the Apple II, the first practical personal computer went on sale. Finally, in 2003 Pakistan and other countries in the region experienced the longest heat wave above 122 F on record. No one of importance has been born on this day. Sorry Kenny G. Ugh, even his website stinks.
June 6
Wow...boring day, in the past that is. In 1985 a purposely mismarked grave was exhumed on a hunch that Joseph Mengele was buried there. The hunch was right, the infamous Nazi actually died in South America in 1979, as opposed to what "official" history said at the time. And...um...Mongolia had its first national election on this date in 1993. The time between the U.S. first election and the debut of the car was 120 years. At that pace Mongolia's first car will hit the streets in 2113. Congrats Mongolia.
June 7
In 1099 the Crusades knocked on the door to Jerusalem and said: "Hello, can we come in?" In 1893 Gandhi engaged in his first act of civil disobedience--sitting in his car even after the meter expired, much to the chargin of the meter maids from Great Britain (just kidding). He did engage in civil disobedience, but the car would not be invented for another 19 years. Bear Grylls, the pee-drinking, bug-eating, wild man was born in 1974. Prince, or whatever his name is now, was born on this day in 1958 (did you see that Mom, 1958?).
June 8
This is Peanut's actual due date, as conjured by the Fates and Bianca. Holy cow there are a lot of important civil rights related events on this day. In 1861 Tennessee withdrew from the Union. James Earl Ray is arrested for Martin Luther King, Jr's murder in 1968. In 1953 the U.S. Supreme Court held that restaurants could not refuse service to blacks. In 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright was born, as was Francis Crick in 1916 (Robin to James Watson's Batman).
June 9
People in Rome apparently went crazy on this day. In 52 Nero married Claudia Octavia. In 63 Nero executed her. In 68 he kills himself after quoting Homer's Illiad. Okay, maybe it wasn't Rome. Maybe it was just Nero. In 1934 Donald Duck made his world debut. In 1973 Secretariat won the Triple Crown. 1961 Michael J. Fox is born, presaging the greatness that is Back to the Future. Princess Amidala, Natalie Portman, was born in 1981. Now if Michael J. Fox could only go back in time and warn her of how terrible Hayden Christensen will be in the Star Wars movies.
June 10
In 1692 the Salem Witch Trials result in hangings on this day. I thought it was closer to Halloween. I guess that is historical retconning. In 1944 the Ole Left Hander made his MLB debut at 15. "Hey Mom, can you drive me to the ballpark? I have to start today."
June 11
In 1184 BC the Trojan War ended with the sacking of Troy on this day. What men will do for women...Joe Montana (1956) and House (1959) were born today (actually, not House, but Hugh Laurie, the guy that plays House). Not much else though.
My last day of work is June 4th. Which happens to be Helen, my grandmother's birthday. If he hangs on a day past his due date, which is common with first babies, and is born the next day, June 9th, he will be welcomed into the world the same day his great grandfather Woody was born. If he is even more stubborn and hangs on THREE days over he will be born on Helen and Woody's wedding anniversary.
So I was thinking, what happened on each day in history for the possible dates, starting with June 4th? Here is the answer:
June 4
Its Angelina Jolie's birthday. Big whoop. Megan Fox is WAY better as Angelina 2.0. Also Congress, in 1919, sent the 19th Amendment to the states for ratification. It gave women the right to vote. ABOUT TIME! Also, in 1912, Massachusetts cements its reputation as a liberal haven and establishes the first government enforced minimum wage.
June 5
In 1956 on this day Elvis debuted "Hound Dog." Also, in 1977, the Apple II, the first practical personal computer went on sale. Finally, in 2003 Pakistan and other countries in the region experienced the longest heat wave above 122 F on record. No one of importance has been born on this day. Sorry Kenny G. Ugh, even his website stinks.
June 6
Wow...boring day, in the past that is. In 1985 a purposely mismarked grave was exhumed on a hunch that Joseph Mengele was buried there. The hunch was right, the infamous Nazi actually died in South America in 1979, as opposed to what "official" history said at the time. And...um...Mongolia had its first national election on this date in 1993. The time between the U.S. first election and the debut of the car was 120 years. At that pace Mongolia's first car will hit the streets in 2113. Congrats Mongolia.
June 7
In 1099 the Crusades knocked on the door to Jerusalem and said: "Hello, can we come in?" In 1893 Gandhi engaged in his first act of civil disobedience--sitting in his car even after the meter expired, much to the chargin of the meter maids from Great Britain (just kidding). He did engage in civil disobedience, but the car would not be invented for another 19 years. Bear Grylls, the pee-drinking, bug-eating, wild man was born in 1974. Prince, or whatever his name is now, was born on this day in 1958 (did you see that Mom, 1958?).
June 8
This is Peanut's actual due date, as conjured by the Fates and Bianca. Holy cow there are a lot of important civil rights related events on this day. In 1861 Tennessee withdrew from the Union. James Earl Ray is arrested for Martin Luther King, Jr's murder in 1968. In 1953 the U.S. Supreme Court held that restaurants could not refuse service to blacks. In 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright was born, as was Francis Crick in 1916 (Robin to James Watson's Batman).
June 9
People in Rome apparently went crazy on this day. In 52 Nero married Claudia Octavia. In 63 Nero executed her. In 68 he kills himself after quoting Homer's Illiad. Okay, maybe it wasn't Rome. Maybe it was just Nero. In 1934 Donald Duck made his world debut. In 1973 Secretariat won the Triple Crown. 1961 Michael J. Fox is born, presaging the greatness that is Back to the Future. Princess Amidala, Natalie Portman, was born in 1981. Now if Michael J. Fox could only go back in time and warn her of how terrible Hayden Christensen will be in the Star Wars movies.
June 10
In 1692 the Salem Witch Trials result in hangings on this day. I thought it was closer to Halloween. I guess that is historical retconning. In 1944 the Ole Left Hander made his MLB debut at 15. "Hey Mom, can you drive me to the ballpark? I have to start today."
June 11
In 1184 BC the Trojan War ended with the sacking of Troy on this day. What men will do for women...Joe Montana (1956) and House (1959) were born today (actually, not House, but Hugh Laurie, the guy that plays House). Not much else though.