15Aug09

Guest---"That's an artistic rug. May I ask how much it cost you?"
Host---"Two thousand dollars. Two hundred for it and the rest for furniture to match."

1914, Inauguration of the Panama Canal.

1944, The Allies land in Provence. The goal is to meet up with the troops that have landed in Normandy.

1945, VJ (Victory over Japan) Day.

1947, First atomic battery is used (Gleep) in Harwell.

1947, Jawaharlal Nehru becomes the first Prime Minister of Independent India.

Quote for the day:
June is the month of weddings and cooing. The billing follows.