27Sep09

Dinner was a little late. A guest asked the hostess to play something. Seating herself at the piano, the good woman executed a Chopin nocturne with precision. She finished, and there was still an interval of waiting to be bridged. In the grim silence she turned to an old gentleman on her right and said:
"Would you like a sonata before going in to dinner?"
He gave a start of surprise and pleasure as he responded briskly:
"Why, yes, thanks! I had a couple on my way here, but I could stand another."

1900, During the Paris Meeting, creation of the International Socialist Office.

1901, Marlene Dietrich is born.

1940, Tripartite (Axis) Pact signed by Germany, Italy and Japan.

1988, The greatest achievement at the Seoul Olympic Games becomes the biggest scandal in Olympic history. Ben Johnson, winner of the 100 metre dash in 9.79 seconds was under the influence of drugs during his victory race on September 24.

Quote for the day:
An experienced husband is one who remembers his wife's birthday, but forgets which one it is.