It's Saturday. Here's what's happening....
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Today is December 6th, the 339th day of 2014. There are 26 days left in the year.
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Perry leaves Ducks game vs. Wild with injury.
NHL, Capitals unveil refurbished street hockey rink.
Visit the official league website, http://www.nhl.com.
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On this date in 1492, Columbus discovered Hispaniola (now Haiti) and the Dominican Republic.
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Tampa, FL. -- The Tampa Bay Lightning have been one of the best home teams in hockey, and the Columbus Blue Jackets could present a favorable opportunity for the Atlantic Division leaders to continue with that trend.
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On this date in 1774, Austria became the first nation to introduce a state education system.
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Riders GM Taman: 'We need to build up our depth.'
Off-season is all about change for Buono, Lions.
Please visit the league's official website, http://www.cfl.ca.
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The U.S. Congress moved from New York to Philadelphia on this date in 1790.
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Tampa, FL. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have parted ways with Jeff Tedford.
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On this date in 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. The amendment abolished slavery in the U.S.
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Topeka, KS. --The Oregon State volleyball team (20-12) made their first appearance in the NCAA tournament since 2001 Friday afternoon, taking on the Big East Champion Creighton Bluejays (25-9). The Beavers took the first two sets and after dropping the third set took down the Bluejays for the first NCAA tournament victory in Oregon State volleyball history.
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On this date in 1877, Thomas Edison demonstrated the first gramophone, with a recording of himself reciting Mary Had a Little Lamb.
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On this date in 1877, Thomas Edison demonstrated the first gramophone, with a recording of himself reciting Mary Had a Little Lamb.
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Let's go this way Daddy.
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You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as the school Holiday Festival, isn't it?
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Today in Elvis History:
1968 - Elvis Presley received one of 66,000 letters that U.S. President Nixon sent out to potential administrative office holders.
1991 - The Elvis Presley album "Memories At Christmas" was certified gold by the RIAA.
2005 - The 1962 Elvis Presley movie "Kid Galahad" was released on DVD.
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The construction of the Washington Monument was completed by Army engineers on this date in 1884. The project took 34 years.
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The construction of the Washington Monument was completed by Army engineers on this date in 1884. The project took 34 years.
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Today in Beatles History:
1963 - The Beatles' first Christmas record was delivered to their fan club.
1966 - The first session for the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" occurred at Abbey Road. The Beatles performed two takes of "When I'm 64."
1967 - The Beatles opened the Apple Boutique in London.
1980 - John Lennon mixed "Walking on Thin Ice." Mark David Chapman arrived in New York City a day after leaving Honolulu.
1986 - Ringo Starr became the first Beatle to get into advertising when he became a spokesman for a wine cooler company.
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On this date in 1947, Everglades National Park in Florida was dedicated by U.S. President Truman.
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On this date in 1947, Everglades National Park in Florida was dedicated by U.S. President Truman.
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Today in Sports History:
1960 - Gene Autry and Bob Reynolds were granted the Los Angeles Angels baseball franchise by the American League.
1988 - The Milwaukee Bucks won their 1,000th NBA game.
1990 - The National Hockey League granted a membership to the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Ottawa Senators.
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On this date in 1957, America's first attempt at putting a satellite into orbit failed when the satellite blew up on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, FL.
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On this date in 1957, America's first attempt at putting a satellite into orbit failed when the satellite blew up on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, FL.
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Coming Up:
Tonight --
USPHL Empire Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at Palm Beach Hawks 3:00pm EST
USPHL Elite Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at Palm Beach Hawks 6:00pm EST
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets 7:00pm EST
Sunday --
USPHL Empire Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at Palm Beach Hawks 9:00am EST
USPHL Elite Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at Palm Beach Hawks 12:00pm EST
NFL Football -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions 1:00pm EST
NAHL Hockey -- Wenatchee Wild vs Fairbanks Ice Dogs 8:05pm EST
Nothin' Doin'
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals 7:30pm EST
Nothin' Doin'
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes 7:30pm EST
NAHL Hockey -- Wenatchee Wild at Topeka Roadrunners 8:05pm EST
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals 7:00pm EST
NAHL Hockey -- Wenatchee Wild at Topeka Roadrunners 8:05pm EST
NFL Football -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers 1:00pm EST
NAHL Hockey -- Wenatchee Wild at Topeka Roadrunners 7:05pm EST
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That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow.
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