The Daily Dose/January 17, 2024
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™
Leading Off
Notes from around the human experience.
Leading Off will return.
Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually.
The Diary of a Nobody – Sparrow finds a lost and found item he’s never seen before. Today’s Diary.
We were surprised, because when you’ve knocked around assorted hotels in various roles as long as we have you would think there wouldn’t be further surprises…
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On This Date
Extra, extra, read all about it.
In 1899 – The US claims Wake Island in the South Pacific, after years of visits by US and European ships. Japan occupied the island during World War II and today it is adminitered by the US Air Force. The Marshall Islands, a former US possession, also claim Wake Island, though since defense of the Marshall Islands is the responsibility of the US, it is not anticipated they will go to war over it.
In 1937 – Patty Berg of the US wins the Titleholders Cup by three strokes over Dorothy Kirby of the US at Augusta Country Club in Augusta, Georgia. Berg shot a final round 73 to make up an eight-stroke deficit in the third and final round. It was the first of a record 15 major titles for Berg, who won a total of seven Titleholders Cups, seven Western Opens and a US Open. Berg served in the Marine Corps Reserve in World War II and was elected to golf’s Hall of Fame in 1951.
In 1987 – Gregory Abbott is at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 for the only week with Shake You Down. The song also went to #1 in New Zealand and Spain, peaked at #6 in Great Britain, spent two weeks at #1 on Billboard’s soul chart, and was Billbord’s 3rd-biggest song of the year. It was the second chart single for Abbott and remains his only Top 40 pop hit. Abbott also wrote and produced the song.
Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.
This species could have been so great, and now everybody just wants a new Salad Shooter or sneakers with lights in them. This is what we’ve settled for.
George Carlin
Answer To The Last Trivia Question
Knowledge is power.
Yesterday’s trivia question is withdrawn. We found a variety of answers and were unable to establish which one was correct.
Today’s Stumper
Match wits with Gaylon. It’s not that hard.
When was the first women’s golf major played? – Answer next time!
