25Sep09

"Do you sing and play much?" a young man asked the pretty girl who was carelessly thrumming the keys of the piano.
"Only to kill time," she replied.
"You've got to fine weapon, I must admit." ventured the young man.

1926, Henry Ford institutes five-day work week and eight-hour day at his auto plants, to reduce overproduction.

1944, Michael Douglas is born.

1945, The French forces occupy Saigon during three weeks following Ho Chi Minh's declaration of the country's independence, marking the beginning of the IndoChina War.

1952, Christopher Reeve is born.

1954, Audrey Hepburn weds Mel Ferrer.

Quote for the day:
Love consists of a little sighing, a little crying, a little dying-and a deal of lying.