Thursday, June 30, 2011

[1864 - President Abraham Lincoln signs the Yosemite Land Grant Act]

[1905 - John Harmon, actor, born in Washington, D.C.]

   
[1908 - The Tunguska region of Central Siberia is hit by a mysterious huge explosion]

   
[1912 - Dan (Daniel) Reeves, Pro Football Hall of Fame owner, born in New York City]

[1917 - Buddy Rich, drummer, orchestra leader, born in Brooklyn]

   
[1917 - Lena (Mary Calhoun) Horne, singer, actress, born in Brooklyn]

      
[1918 - Susan Hayward (Edythe Marrender), Academy Award-winning actress, born in Brooklyn]

   
[1934 - Harry Blackstone, Jr., magician, born in Three Rivers, Michigan]

   
[1943 - Florence Glenda Ballard, singer (Supremes), born in Rosetta, Mississippi]

[1950 - President Truman orders U.S. forces to Korea]

Raising Children

Would you a successful parent be?
Treat your issue with love given tenderly.
They may survive you it is true.
In spite of all you say and do.

William's Whimsical Words:

Love conquers all, and preserves most of it.

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