The Daily Dose/October 25 & 26, 2024
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™
Leading Off
Notes from around the human experience.
We neglected to post Friday’s crap, so today we are doubling up.
Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually.
The Diary of a Nobody/October 24
The Diary of a Nobody/October 25
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On This Date
Extra, extra, read all about it.
This is from October 25:
In 1760 – George III ascends the throne of Great Britain following the death of his father, George II. Mixed results in war marked his reign; he defeated the French twice, in the Seven Year’s War (1756-63) and defeated Napoleon in 1815, but lost the American Revolution in 1783. He died in 1820 and his reign of 59 years, 96 days remains the longest by a British king. His son, George IV, succeeded him.
In 1884 – The first postseason series between major league baseball league champions concludes when the Providence Grays of the National League defeat the New York Metropolitans 12-2 in the third game, a game called after six innings because of cold. The Grays had won all three games of the best-of-three series, with the third game played for money. The entire series was played at the Polo Grounds in New York. Postseason series between the two leagues would be played until the American Association folded after the 1891 season.
In 1969 – Credence Clearwater Revival is at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart for the fourth and final consecutive week with Green River. The album also peaked at #20 in Great Britain and at #26 on Billboard’s soul albums chart. The album produced two Top 40 hits, including the title track and Bad Moon Rising, both of which peaked at #2. It was the third chart album for the group and their first of two #1s.
This is from October 26
In 1774 – The First Continental Congress adjourns at Carpenter’s Hall in Philadelphia. The Congress had convened in September after Britain had passed what Americans called the Intolerable Acts. Among other things, the Congress drew up a petition to King George III seeking repeal of the Intolerable Acts. The appeal was ignored, leading the formation of the Second Continental Congress in May.
In 1997 – Wayne Gretzky of the New York Rangers establishes a new NHL record for most career assists in a 3-3 tie with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Gretzky had two assists, giving him 1,851 for his career, breaking the record of 1,849 established by Gordie Howe between 1946-80. Gretzky retired in 1999 with 1,963 points, a record that still stands.
In 1991 – Mariah Carey is at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 for the third and final consecutive week with Emotions. It was the third chart single for Carey, her third of 19 #1 songs, and her third of five consecutive #1s, which would break the Hot 100 record for consecutive #1s at the start of a career established by the Jackson 5. The song also peaked at #17 in Great Britain and at #1 on Billboard’s soul chart.
Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.
…it makes no difference at all who wins. The world goes on.
Gore Vidal
Creation
Answer To The Last Trivia Questions
Knowledge is power.
From October 25
Seven Americans have won the Olympic heavyweight boxing gold medal. One has won the super heavyweight gold medal.
From October 26
The Providence Grays were in the National League from 1878-85. They won National League titles in 1879 and 1884.
Today’s Stumper
Match wits with Gaylon. It’s not that hard.
What active NHL player has the most career assists? – Answer next time!
