Category Archives: history

It’s the Longest Unprotected Border in the World

Posted on January 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The 49th Parallel between Canada and the United States of America I’m bemused by the fact that Donald Trump wants to make Canada the 51st state. Does he not realize what a hornets’ nest he’d be taking on? Canadians have … Continue reading →

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The Final Skirmish of the Revolutionary War

Posted on January 7, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Battle of Monmouth (June 28, 1778) To be honest, I don’t have an encyclopedic knowledge of American history. By watching the latest episode of “Outlander” I learned a few new things. Last night’s episode (Season 7, Episode 15) focused on … Continue reading →

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Irony? This Singer Liked to Perform in Blackface

Posted on January 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Al Jolson (May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950) I was casting about for the person Luther Vandross might be the reincarnation of, yesterday. I scanned a listing of singers who died before 1951. Al Jolson stood out in that … Continue reading →

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This Man is What Musical Genius Looks Like:

Posted on January 5, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Luther Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) Susan said it best while we were watching this documentary last night on CNN: “We heard his name, we heard his songs, but we never really knew who he was.” Guess … Continue reading →

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“Neither Snow nor Rain nor Heat nor Gloom of Night…”*

Posted on January 5, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“The Six Triple Eight” (2024) The full quote is: “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds“ Wikipedia We could add, “nor World War II.” This Netflix … Continue reading →

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Two Events on New Year’s Day with Differences

Posted on January 4, 2025 by cdsmiller17

New Orleans Attack (@ 3:15 am CST) Normally, I don’t like to focus on “terrorist” attacks, because it tends to help glamourize them. But I was curious about this one in New Orleans, thinking that it might be triggered by … Continue reading →

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Did This Event Really Happen?

Posted on January 3, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Philadelphia Experiment (October 28, 1943) Most people consider this story to be science fiction. And the film, in 1984, made it into a nightmare. Using the nominal date of October 28, 1943, at noon, I have raised a chart. … Continue reading →

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On This Day in 1999

Posted on January 1, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Euro Becomes Official (January 1, 1999) You cannot have a union of countries unless and until those countries have a common currency. Think, American dollars. In reality, the European Union became official with the adoption of the Euro. I … Continue reading →

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Can We Prove Trudeau’s Paternity Once and For All?

Posted on December 31, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Fidel Castro (August 13, 1924 – November 25, 2016) versus Pierre Trudeau (October 18, 1919 – September 28, 2000) Probably, only Margaret knows for sure. But there seems to be something about the rumours of Castro being his true father. … Continue reading →

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Today in History, Queen Victoria Chooses…

Posted on December 31, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Ottawa as the New Capital of Canada (December 31, 1857) It was a surprisingly bold move. On New Years Eve 1857, Queen Victoria was given the task of choosing the Province of Canada’s new capital. This was merely symbolic, however. … Continue reading →

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