It's Friday. Here's what's happening....
************************************************
Today is December 27th, the 361st day of 2013. There are 4 days left in the year.
************************************************
Five score for U.S. in WJC win against Czech Republic.
Mantha hat trick gives Canada win in WJC opener.
Visit the official league website, http://www.nhl.com/.
************************************************
Charles Darwin set out on a voyage to the Pacific aboard the HMS Beagle on this date in 1831. Darwin's discoveries during the voyage helped him form the basis of his theories on evolution.
************************************************
Tampa, FL. -- Ben Bishop said it has been easy the past few months not to think about his chances of making the U.S. Olympic team.
Read the rest here.
************************************************
Dr. Crawford Williamson Long used anesthesia for childbirth for the first time on this date in 1845. The event was the delivery of his own child in Jefferson, GA.
************************************************
Smith in for the long-haul with Alouettes.
All-Star DT Almondo Sewell inks extension with Esks.
Please visit the league's official website, cfl.ca.
************************************************
************************************************
Read the rest here.
************************************************
The first skimobile course in America opened in North Conway, NH on this date in 1938.
************************************************
Tampa, FL. — Back in June, I started my list of the top 25 players in the NFC South with Tampa Bay defensive end Da’Quan Bowers.
Read the rest here.
************************************************
************************************************
The zoo is fun Daddy!
************************************************
You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as watching your son play with his new toys, isn't it?
************************************************
Today in Elvis History
1956 - In Memphis, Elvis Presley played touch football at the Dave Wells Community Center with friends, including Red West.
Today in Elvis History
1956 - In Memphis, Elvis Presley played touch football at the Dave Wells Community Center with friends, including Red West.
************************************************
On this date in 1951 in Cincinnati, OH, a Crosley automobile, with a steering wheel on the right side, became the first vehicle of its kind to be placed in service for mail delivery.
************************************************
On this date in 1951 in Cincinnati, OH, a Crosley automobile, with a steering wheel on the right side, became the first vehicle of its kind to be placed in service for mail delivery.
************************************************
Today in Beatles History:
1960 - The Beatles played a gig at the Town Hall in Litherland, Liverpool.
1960 - The Beatles played a gig at the Town Hall in Litherland, Liverpool.
************************************************
"The Breakfast Club" signed off for the last time on ABC radio on this date in 1968, after 35 years on the air.
************************************************
1981 - Wayne Gretzky (Edmonton Oilers) became the fastest NHL player to get to 100 points in a season. It only took him 38 games.
1998 - The Dallas Cowboys became the first team to sweep all of their NFC East games in a season.
1998 - Emmitt Smith (Dallas Cowboys) set an NFL record for career touchdowns.
2000 - Mario Lemeiux (Pittsburgh Penguins) returned to the National Hockey League (NHL) as a player after over 3 years of retirement. He was the first owner-player in the modern era of pro sports. Lemieux had purchased the Pittsburgh Penguins during his retirement from playing.
2003 - New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner fainted at a memorial service. He was released from the hospital the following day.
************************************************
Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and Woodstock of Charles Schulz’ "Peanuts" comic strip were on the cover of "Newsweek" magazine on this date in 1971.
************************************************
Coming Up:
Tonight --
Nothin' Doin'
Nothin' Doin'
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens 7:00pm EST
NFL Football -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 4:25pm EST (Final game of regular season)
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers 7:00pm EST
************************************************
That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow!
No comments:
Post a Comment