blue water massey
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Jan. 1
1801 The legislative union of Kingdom of Great Britain and Kingdom of Ireland is completed to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
1853 1st practical fire engine (horse-drawn) in US enters service
1885 Twenty-five nations adopt Sandford Fleming's proposal for standard time (and also, time zones)
1908 For the first time, a ball is dropped in New York City's Times Square to signify the start of the New Year at midnight
1937 Safety glass in vehicle windscreens becomes mandatory in the UK
Birthdays:
1752 Betsy Ross, American, credited with designing the Flag of the US
1888 John Garand, Canadian-American engineer, designed the M1 Garand rifle
1936 James Sinegal, American businessman, co-founded Costco
Deaths:
1896 Alfred Ely Beach, American publisher and lawyer, created the Beach Pneumatic Transit NY NY
Thought for the day:
?To grow, you must be willing to let your present and future be totally unlike your past. Your history is not your destiny.?
1801 The legislative union of Kingdom of Great Britain and Kingdom of Ireland is completed to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
1853 1st practical fire engine (horse-drawn) in US enters service
1885 Twenty-five nations adopt Sandford Fleming's proposal for standard time (and also, time zones)
1908 For the first time, a ball is dropped in New York City's Times Square to signify the start of the New Year at midnight
1937 Safety glass in vehicle windscreens becomes mandatory in the UK
Birthdays:
1752 Betsy Ross, American, credited with designing the Flag of the US
1888 John Garand, Canadian-American engineer, designed the M1 Garand rifle
1936 James Sinegal, American businessman, co-founded Costco
Deaths:
1896 Alfred Ely Beach, American publisher and lawyer, created the Beach Pneumatic Transit NY NY
Thought for the day:
?To grow, you must be willing to let your present and future be totally unlike your past. Your history is not your destiny.?