Born this date:
Franz "Would ya just finish that piece?" Schubert (1797)










1606 Executed until he was dead this date:

"Gunpowder" Guy Fawkes






Reminder: Only 29 Days until WHUPPITY SCOORIE DAY!

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Almanac








Born this date: 1941 Dick Cheney












R.I.P. This date 1980
















Quote o' the Day:

"For NASA, space is still a high priority."

(you go, Dan)

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It's official: I be RETIRED! (day 1)

(no, Marcia, not "retarded" -- RETIRED!)

see the Swiss Top Secret Drumline celebrating this momentous event!

Thank you, Swiss Drumline.

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Countdown to the big R: 3 days!