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Post by JTull 007 on Sept 16, 2016 14:51:24 GMT
16th September In 1963 - "The Outer Limits" premiered on ABC-TV.
Between The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits I became aware of endless possibilities!   |
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Post by ash on Sept 16, 2016 16:43:53 GMT
16th September In 1963 - "The Outer Limits" premiered on ABC-TV.
Between The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits I became aware of endless possibilities! Plus look what happens when you fly Ryan Air  |
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Post by nonrabbit on Sept 16, 2016 17:14:56 GMT
.... look what happens when you fly Ryan Air It even looks like Michael O'Leary on the other side of the window  ![]() i65.images obliterated by tinypic/dyx6au.jpg[/IMG] |
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 17, 2016 7:07:57 GMT
17th September In 1931 - RCA Victor Records began demonstrations of the long-playing (LP), 33-1/3 RPM phonograph record.  In 1929 Stirling Moss, English racing driver, was born. ( one of my childhood heroes )   In 1964 - "Bewitched" premiered on ABC-TV. In 1977 Jethro Tull played at The Festival Hall Brisbane, Australia  |
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Post by ash on Sept 17, 2016 8:56:40 GMT
.... look what happens when you fly Ryan Air It even looks like Michael O'Leary on the other side of the window ![]() |
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Post by Equus on Sept 17, 2016 9:25:08 GMT
.... look what happens when you fly Ryan Air Funny, funny, funny! William Shatner rules the universe! Bring in the Gorn! There ought to be a Gorn! |
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Post by ash on Sept 17, 2016 17:49:18 GMT
Funny, funny, funny! William Shatner rules the universe! Bring in the Gorn! There ought to be a Gorn! Love the end about over acting . Bill knows how to take the piss out of himself . |
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 18, 2016 7:28:56 GMT
18th September In 1709 Dr Samuel Johnson, English writer and compiler of the first English dictionary was born. Published in 1755, Johnson’s dictionary was the definitive reference for over a century.  In 1894 Blackpool Tower was officially opened.  In 2001 Jethro Tull played at The konserthuset oslo.  |
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 19, 2016 6:01:34 GMT
19th September In 1876 - Melville R. Bissell patented the carpet sweeper.  In 1968 - Steppenwolf won its first gold record for "Born to be Wild." |
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 20, 2016 6:16:45 GMT
20th September In 1917 The first RSPCA animal clinic was opened, in Liverpool.  In 1930 Edward Elgar's Fifth Pomp and Circumstance March was performed for the first time. C'mon, get those flags waving.  In 2000 Jethro Tull played at The Sullivan Arena Anchorage, As. USA  Intro, For A Thousand Mothers, Nothing Is Easy, Thick As A Brick, Hunt By Numbers, Beside Myself, Bourée, The Water Carrier, Songs From The Wood/Too Old To Rock'N'Roll.../Heavy Horses, With You There To Help Me, Pibroch (inst.), Hunting Girl, In The Grip Of Stronger Stuff, My God, Passion Jig, Living In The Past, Locomotive Breath, Aquadiddley/Aqualung/Cross-Eyed Mary/Protect And Survive (inst.)/Cheerio |
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 21, 2016 7:57:52 GMT
21st September In 1866 H.G. Wells was born  In 1957 - "Perry Mason", the television series, made its debut on CBS-TV. The show was on for 9 years. In 1968 - "All Along the Watchtower" was released by Jimi Hendrix. |
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Post by steelmonkey on Sept 21, 2016 17:07:07 GMT
September 21. 1924...My mother born in the Jewish quarter of a Polish town without vowels: Pzymzyl. Most of her family perished in WWII...the Nazis struck hard and fast in that part of Eastern Europe but my mother and a few of her siblings and cousins got out in 1938 and made their way to Tel Aviv, in Palestine where the oldest brother manufactured suitcases with trick bottoms and hidden compartments in order to facilitate all kinds of document smuggling throughout the war and beyond. My mother ended up in the Israeli Air Force for the war of Independence fought in 1948, when the British divided their Palestine holdings along a squiggly line betwen Jews and Arabs. This resulted in a job working for the nascent Israeli airline, El Al, which helped support her family until she signed up for a matchmaking service in 1956 and married my father, sight unseen, in Paris in March of 1957 and they returned to Denver, Colorado, USA...where he had already found work...her carrying me as the truest example of first generation American...made in Europe...delivered in Denver. yes, there will be a quiz. And I better call my Mom.
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 21, 2016 18:51:27 GMT
September 21. 1924...My mother born in the Jewish quarter of a Polish town without vowels: Pzymzyl. Most of her family perished in WWII...the Nazis struck hard and fast in that part of Eastern Europe but my mother and a few of her siblings and cousins got out in 1938 and made their way to Tel Aviv, in Palestine where the oldest brother manufactured suitcases with trick bottoms and hidden compartments in order to facilitate all kinds of document smuggling throughout the war and beyond. My mother ended up in the Israeli Air Force for the war of Independence fought in 1948, when the British divided their Palestine holdings along a squiggly line betwen Jews and Arabs. This resulted in a job working for the nascent Israeli airline, El Al, which helped support her family until she signed up for a matchmaking service in 1956 and married my father, sight unseen, in Paris in March of 1957 and they returned to Denver, Colorado, USA...where he had already found work...her carrying me as the truest example of first generation American...made in Europe...delivered in Denver. yes, there will be a quiz. And I better call my Mom. Thank you Bernie for sharing this story of courage and ingenuity. You must be very proud and rightly so. Happy Birthday Mom. |
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Post by nonrabbit on Sept 21, 2016 22:01:38 GMT
September 21. 1924...My mother born in the Jewish quarter of a Polish town without vowels: Pzymzyl. Most of her family perished in WWII...the Nazis struck hard and fast in that part of Eastern Europe but my mother and a few of her siblings and cousins got out in 1938 and made their way to Tel Aviv, in Palestine where the oldest brother manufactured suitcases with trick bottoms and hidden compartments in order to facilitate all kinds of document smuggling throughout the war and beyond. My mother ended up in the Israeli Air Force for the war of Independence fought in 1948, when the British divided their Palestine holdings along a squiggly line betwen Jews and Arabs. This resulted in a job working for the nascent Israeli airline, El Al, which helped support her family until she signed up for a matchmaking service in 1956 and married my father, sight unseen, in Paris in March of 1957 and they returned to Denver, Colorado, USA...where he had already found work...her carrying me as the truest example of first generation American...made in Europe...delivered in Denver. yes, there will be a quiz. And I better call my Mom. Thanks B powerful stuff. Happy Birthday Mrs K |
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Post by jackinthegreen on Sept 21, 2016 23:02:51 GMT
September 21. 1924...My mother born in the Jewish quarter of a Polish town without vowels: Pzymzyl. Most of her family perished in WWII...the Nazis struck hard and fast in that part of Eastern Europe but my mother and a few of her siblings and cousins got out in 1938 and made their way to Tel Aviv, in Palestine where the oldest brother manufactured suitcases with trick bottoms and hidden compartments in order to facilitate all kinds of document smuggling throughout the war and beyond. My mother ended up in the Israeli Air Force for the war of Independence fought in 1948, when the British divided their Palestine holdings along a squiggly line betwen Jews and Arabs. This resulted in a job working for the nascent Israeli airline, El Al, which helped support her family until she signed up for a matchmaking service in 1956 and married my father, sight unseen, in Paris in March of 1957 and they returned to Denver, Colorado, USA...where he had already found work...her carrying me as the truest example of first generation American...made in Europe...delivered in Denver. yes, there will be a quiz. And I better call my Mom. What a story........  Well done your mum.....  Nice one Steelmonkey |
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 22, 2016 6:08:43 GMT
22nd September In 1910 The Duke of York's Picture House opened in Brighton. It is now the oldest continually operating cinema in Britain.  In 1964 - "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." debuted on NBC-TV. In 1966 - "Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby?" was released by The Rolling Stones. |
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Post by maddogfagin on Sept 22, 2016 8:33:35 GMT
September 21. 1924...My mother born in the Jewish quarter of a Polish town without vowels: Pzymzyl. Most of her family perished in WWII...the Nazis struck hard and fast in that part of Eastern Europe but my mother and a few of her siblings and cousins got out in 1938 and made their way to Tel Aviv, in Palestine where the oldest brother manufactured suitcases with trick bottoms and hidden compartments in order to facilitate all kinds of document smuggling throughout the war and beyond. My mother ended up in the Israeli Air Force for the war of Independence fought in 1948, when the British divided their Palestine holdings along a squiggly line betwen Jews and Arabs. This resulted in a job working for the nascent Israeli airline, El Al, which helped support her family until she signed up for a matchmaking service in 1956 and married my father, sight unseen, in Paris in March of 1957 and they returned to Denver, Colorado, USA...where he had already found work...her carrying me as the truest example of first generation American...made in Europe...delivered in Denver. yes, there will be a quiz. And I better call my Mom. Happy birthday Bernie's Mum. |
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 23, 2016 6:31:14 GMT
23rd September In 1930 Ray Charles was born  In 1955 Quizmaster Michael Miles first invited contestants to 'The yes/no interlude' in the long running show Take Your Pick. In 1967 - "People Are Strange" was released by the Doors. Being the sneaky person I am, I'll take this opportunity to play my Whitby Goth video from April 2015.  |
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 24, 2016 6:37:39 GMT
24th September In 1916 A local policeman PC Smith rounded up and took into custody the crew of the German Zeppelin LZ-76 that had been forced down near Colchester. The airship crash-landed in a field after being shot down by British fighters led by 2nd Lt. Alfred Brandon, a New Zealand pilot serving with the Royal Flying Corps. According to the Time-Life book, "Epic of Flight; The Giant Airships,” they were soon confronted by a lone English policeman riding his bicycle. Böcker said to the policeman: "Can you tell me how far we are from Colchester? "Never mind about Colchester," he replied; "You come along with me." As for PC Smith, he was promoted to Sergeant and for ever after was known as “Zepp”. He died in 1977 at the grand old age of 94.  Charles "Zepp" Smith on his birthday in August, 1972 1942 - Glenn Miller ended his broadcasts for Chesterfield Cigarettes so he could go to World War II. In 1942 Gerry Marsden 1942 - Singer (Gerry and the Pacemakers) was born. |
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Post by rredmond on Sept 24, 2016 20:59:34 GMT
September 21. 1924...My mother born in the Jewish quarter of a Polish town without vowels: Pzymzyl. Most of her family perished in WWII...the Nazis struck hard and fast in that part of Eastern Europe but my mother and a few of her siblings and cousins got out in 1938 and made their way to Tel Aviv, in Palestine where the oldest brother manufactured suitcases with trick bottoms and hidden compartments in order to facilitate all kinds of document smuggling throughout the war and beyond. My mother ended up in the Israeli Air Force for the war of Independence fought in 1948, when the British divided their Palestine holdings along a squiggly line betwen Jews and Arabs. This resulted in a job working for the nascent Israeli airline, El Al, which helped support her family until she signed up for a matchmaking service in 1956 and married my father, sight unseen, in Paris in March of 1957 and they returned to Denver, Colorado, USA...where he had already found work...her carrying me as the truest example of first generation American...made in Europe...delivered in Denver. yes, there will be a quiz. And I better call my Mom. Truly amazing! Thanks for sharing man! --Ron-- |
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 25, 2016 7:03:18 GMT
25th. September In 1929 Comedian Ronnie Barker was born. TV programmes included - Porridge, Open all Hours and The Two Ronnies. In 1956 A Transatlantic telephone service was inaugurated. It consisted of 4,500 miles of cable, laid in waters up to 2.5 miles deep between Gallanach Bay, near Oban and Clarenville, Newfoundland and initially carried 36 telephone channels.  |
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 26, 2016 5:58:04 GMT
26th September In 1934 The liner Queen Mary was launched at Clydebank, Scotland, by ........ Queen Mary. In 1955 Frozen Birdseye fish fingers first went on sale in Britain.  In 1962 - "The Beverly Hillbillies" premiered on CBS-TV. I loved this. |
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 26, 2016 19:20:30 GMT
26th September In 1960 - The first televised debate between presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy took place in Chicago, IL. It's a bit spooky that this was the first TV debate and I believe there's another taking place tonight in America but I think tonight's might be more lively.  |
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 27, 2016 6:06:28 GMT
27th September In 1825 The world’s first public railway service began with the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Built by George Stephenson, the track was 27 miles long, and the steam locomotive Active pulled 32 passenger wagons at ten miles per hour.  In 1964 - The Beach Boys appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time. They performed "I Get Around." In 1968 The musical Hair, (which took advantage of the end of British stage censorship by including a scene cast in the nude), had its first London performance. |
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 28, 2016 6:08:54 GMT
28th September In 1884 Simon Marks, a Polish immigrant, and Yorkshireman Tom Spencer opened their Penny Bazaar in Leeds, setting the foundations for the Marks and Spencer chain.  In 1961 - "Dr. Kildare" premiered on NBC-TV. In 1963 - "She Loves You" by the Beatles was played on the radio by Murry The K in New York. It is believed that this was the first time a Beatles song was played in the U.S. |
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 29, 2016 6:32:16 GMT
29th September In 1885 The first practical, public electric tramway in the world was opened in Blackpool.  In 1930 - Bing Crosby and Dixie Lee were married.  |
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Post by bunkerfan on Sept 30, 2016 6:25:36 GMT
30th September In 1861 - Chewing gum tycoon William Wrigley, Jr. was born.   In 1982 - "Cheers" began an 11-year run on NBC-TV. In 2014 Ian Anderson and the boys played Atlanta, Georgia at The Symphony Hall |
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 1, 2016 5:19:58 GMT
1st October In 1868 The Midland Railway opened St. Pancras station in London. The first train arrived at 4:20am (the 10:05pm overnight mail train from Leeds). Designed by William Henry Barlow its arched engine shed (the Barlow train shed) was, at the time of opening, the largest single-span roof in the world.  In 1928 - Duke Ellington recorded "The Mooche." Man, I'm solid gone! In 1974 The first McDonalds restaurant opened in London.   |
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 2, 2016 7:05:52 GMT
2nd October In 1925 - Scottish inventor John Logie Baird completed the first transmission of moving images.  In 1959 - "The Twilight Zone" debuted on CBS-TV. The show ran for 5 years for a total of 154 episodes. In 1967 - The Grateful Dead, all six members, were arrested for possession of marijuana. They were released six hours later on bail.   |
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 3, 2016 5:58:22 GMT
3rd October In 1863 - U.S. President Lincoln declared that the last Thursday of November would be recognized as Thanksgiving Day.  In 1916 The birth, in Sunderland, of James Alfred Wight (James Herriot ), vet and author of 'All Creatures Great & Small'.  In 1961 - "The Dick Van Dyke Show" debuted on CBS-TV. |
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