09Jul09

"That is Black Mountain?"
"Yes Sir---highest mountain about Lake George."
"Any story or legend connected with that mountain?"
"Lots of 'em. Two lovers once went up that mountain, and never came back agein."
"Indeed! Why, what became of them?"
"Went down on the other side."

1902, A patent describing how to obtain barbituric acid, later used to create soporifics, has been filed in Germany.

1922, Johnny Weissmuller is first to break the one minute mark in the 100-meter swim.

1928, In Hunan, China the Red Army is created. It is one of the largest armies throughout history.

1947, OJ Simpson is born.



Quote for the day:
Most husbands are generous to a fault-if the faults their own.