History for January 7

History for January 7 - On-This-Day.com
Millard S. Fillmore 1800 - 13th President of the United States, Vincent Gardenia 1922, William Blatty 1928 


Paul Revere (Paul Revere and The Raiders) 1942, Kenny Loggins 1948, Nicholas Cage 1964 


1610 - Galileo Galilei sighted four of Jupiter's moons. He named them Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. 


1782 - The Bank of North America opened in Philadelphia. It was the first commercial bank in the United States. 


1785 - French aeronaut/balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard successfully made the first air-crossing of the English Channel from the English coast to France. 


1904 - The distress signal "CQD" was established. Two years later "SOS" became the radio distress signal because it was quicker to send by wireless radio. 


1927 - In Hinckley IL, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first game. 


1932 - Chancellor Heinrich Brüning declared that Germany cannot, and will not, resume reparations payments. 


1935 - French Foreign Minister Pierre Laval and Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini signed the Italo-French agreements. 


1942 - The World War II siege of Bataan began. 


1953 - U.S. President Harry Truman announced the development of the hydrogen bomb. 


1998 - Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky signed an affidavit denying that she had an affair with U.S. President Clinton. 


1999 - U.S. President Clinton went on trial before the Senate. It was only the second time in U.S. history that an impeached president had gone to trial. Clinton was later acquitted of perjury and obstruction of justice charges. 


2009 - Russia shut off all gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin publicly endorsed the move and urged greater international involvement in the energy dispute. 

Wait Until You See What Ferguson Protesters Did to a 100-Year Old Navy Vet

Wait Until You See What Ferguson Protesters Did to a 100-Year Old Navy Vet:

"According to The Oregonian , the protesters, or rather anarchists, continued their chants and disruption for over 15 minutes. Finally, Senator Wyden was able to convince them to let him continue his presentation of the medals to Raschio.

Protesters threatened to punch a public safety officer and yelled, “This is our town hall now!” They also told someone, “I’ll break your jaw, old man!”

Could This BOMBSHELL News About Bill Clinton Derail the ‘Ready for Hillary’ Campaign?

Could This BOMBSHELL News About Bill Clinton Derail the ‘Ready for Hillary’ Campaign?:

"For years, there have been allegations against Clinton for his sexual escapades. In fact, so many women have come forth throughout the years that the Clinton machine crafted the ‘nuts and sluts’ campaign in an attempt to victimize the victim once again in an effort to clear Slick Willy. Then presidential adviser Democrat James Carville crafted the campaign to morally degrade the accusers in order to make others question the truth behind their stories. Many believe that Hillary also had a hand in crafting this war on women campaign.

Now, as potential presidential candidates for 2016 are gearing up to launch their campaigns, there is more news that may point to Bill’s philandering sexcapades that Hillary most certainly would rather remain unknown."

Democrats Run As Pro-Gun To Get Elected, Then War Against Guns - Breitbart

Democrats Run As Pro-Gun To Get Elected, Then War Against Guns - Breitbart:

"For example, consider President Obama, who actually campaigned as a supporter of the Second Amendment to win his first presidential election.

According to Real Clear Politics, he said the following in 2008: “I believe in the Second Amendment. I believe in people’s lawful right to bear arms. I will not take your shotgun away. I will not take your rifle away. I won’t take your handgun away.” Fast forward to 2013 and Obama’s presidency was characterized by various gun pushes that included complete bans on certain types of rifles."

How does a "community" that tolerates murder stop more murder?--------Muskegon County homicides hit 20-year high in 2014; law enforcement, community fight back

Muskegon County homicides hit 20-year high in 2014; law enforcement, community fight back | MLive.com:
"MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – 2014 was a tough year for homicides in Muskegon County.
A Muskegon Chronicle tally shows 12 murders or non-negligent manslaughters in the year just ended, not counting one shooting of an intruder by a homeowner that hasn't resulted in criminal charges and may soon be ruled justifiable.
That compares with nine homicides in 2013 -- also excluding one justifiable homicide as well as three other violent deaths classified as accidental or negligent. In 2012, Muskegon County had only four non-justifiable homicides.
The 2014 tally was up substantially from most years of the last two decades and was the highest single-year toll since 1994, according to Chronicle records.
It was also a year for high-profile homicides that drew an unusually intense degree of public interest:"

Challenging Obama’s Alleged Powers

Challenging Obama’s Alleged Powers:

"We are hoping that the new Congress is going to act on the voter’s expectation that it will restrain Obama’s efforts to push through programs that harm the best interests of the nation. In the long history of the nation, Congress has never encountered a President whose agenda is to do as much harm as possible.

The next two years will likely see many Democratic members of Congress voting with Republicans. They will do so because Obama has wreaked so much damage to the Party and because they are looking at the national elections coming in 2016 and positioning themselves for them if they must run for office.

Obama is not just the enemy of the Democrats and Republicans in Congress. He is the enemy of the people."

Watch: Jaw-dropping Regulations.gov video displays the folly of Congress

Watch: Jaw-dropping Regulations.gov video displays the folly of Congress by Renee Nal:
"Professor Coglianese adds,
Most people think of laws as being created by Congress or maybe through interpretations of the Constitution by the U.S. Supreme Court; but actually by volume and significance, regulations adopted by administrative agencies dwarf the decisions passed by Congress.
Watch the video here:"

Banned from Reading the Bible? In America?

Banned from Reading the Bible? In America?:

"We have witnessed Christianity come under increasing attack as the years have gone by. Over the last two years, it seems as though those attacks are at an all time high. Not only are individuals being forced by the government to abandon their religious beliefs or face fines or jail time, children are also being told in some schools that they cannot read the Bible."

26 Ways the Media Botched Reporting Latest Benghazi Report

26 Ways the Media Botched Reporting Latest Benghazi Report:

"The Washington Post stated that “the panel’s findings were broadly consistent with the Obama administration’s version of events,” though many of the administration’s versions of events have been discredited or proven incorrect.

USA Today portrayed the report as a sweeping effort that “cleared the Obama administration of any wrongdoing” and the Associated Press claimed the report concluded “there was no wrongdoing by Obama administration officials,” though it didn’t examine most aspects of the administration’s actions regarding Benghazi."

The girls silenced by Andrew's friend the sex abuser: As Fergie leaps to defend the Duke, new shock in US court papers

The girls silenced by Andrew's friend the sex abuser: As Fergie leaps to defend the Duke, new shock in US court papers  | Daily Mail Online
The girls silenced by Andrew's friend the sex abuser: As Fergie leaps to defend the Duke, new shock in US court papers

• Paedophile Jeffrey Epstein allegedly tracked down young girls he abused
• Billionaire is said to have promised to 'look after' them if they kept quiet
• Those who did not cooperate with him were harassed, court papers claim
• Scale of the alleged cover-up was revealed as files became public
• Came as Duchess of York sprang to defence of her ex-husband, Andrew
• The Prince is accused of having sex with Epstein's under-age 'sex slave' 
• Yet vital evidence that could put Andrew in the clear is likely to stay secret
• Duke of York fiercely denies all accusations made by Virginia Roberts  

A Nonprofit Restaurant Falls to the Minimum Wage

Michael Saltsman: A Nonprofit Restaurant Falls to the Minimum Wage - WSJ:
"Michigan’s minimum wage rose in September to $8.15 an hour from $7.40 (the minimum wage for tipped employees rose 17%, to $3.10 an hour).
The wage will rise to $9.25 by January 2018.
The law was enacted by a Republican legislature, and signed by a Republican governor to head off a more draconian proposal that left-wing activists were attempting to place on the November ballot.
But the good intentions behind these political machinations didn’t make a difference to Jack Mosley, a pastor who until this fall operated a restaurant in Hillsdale called Tastes of Life.
The increased minimum wage, he told me, was “the straw that broke that camel’s back,” forcing him to close his doors and lay off his 12-person staff."

Jim Rome calls marching band dorks, ARMY marching band's response is EPIC

Jim Rome calls marching band dorks, ARMY marching band's response is EPIC -:
"From The Washington Post:
Hey, guys! I just wanted to make sure you didn’t miss this Thursday night tweet from Jim Rome, who had some thoughts about Being Cool:"

Rome later deleted the tweet and attempted to

apologize, but the damage was done, as marching bands from around the country started striking back, using the hashtag #MarchOnRome.

While there were many excellent responses, none were as epic as the Army’s.

ObamaCare Slaps States With $15 Billion In New Costs - Forbes

ObamaCare Slaps States With $15 Billion In New Costs - Forbes:

"According to a report by Milliman consulting actuaries, states that contract with Medicaid managed care plans face up to $15 billion in added costs over 10 years for their share of the law’s tax on private health insurance.

States will pay even if they strongly oppose ObamaCare and are refusing to establish health insurance exchanges or expand Medicaid."

How they "think"-----Anti-Police Progressives: No Justice, No Brunch…Or Something

Anti-Police Progressives: No Justice, No Brunch…Or Something | The Daily Caller

As anti-police protests peter out across the country, progressive activists are becoming increasingly desperate to maintain what they saw as momentum for their cause.
But, as is the case with any dying movement, when the larger crowds dwindle, the only people left are the extremists and radicals who have no appeal to anyone outside of their fellow radicals.

A handful of these radicals took to the restaurants of New York City Sunday morning to demand…attention.
The attention they got they didn’t much care for.

On Twitter under the hashtag “#BlackBrunchNYC,” they “stormed” eateries offering brunch and draw attention to themselves.
Rather than inspire a nationwide movement, they inspired ridicule.

First came the “activism.”

State, local governments face massive, growing budget gaps in 2015 and beyond

State, local governments face massive, growing budget gaps in 2015 and beyond « Watchdog.org:
"As the calendar flips to 2015, fiscal pressures will continue to tax the budgets of state and local governments.
And that could mean higher taxes for many Americans.
Projections released this month by the Government Accountability Office show that state and local governments will see current gaps between revenues and expenditures continue to widen in 2015 and beyond.
In aggregate, those governments are already underwater, and the amount of red ink will continue to grow over the next 50 years, unless changes are made, the GAO says.
Closing the gap will require aggregate budget cuts or tax increases of 18 percent."

Seriously? They goin' all "Onion", all the time?-------Editorial: As 2015 dawns, the MLive Muskegon Chronicle editorial board reiterates its mission

Editorial: As 2015 dawns, the MLive Muskegon Chronicle editorial board reiterates its mission | MLive.com:

But, first, let us introduce ourselves. We are three veteran West Michigan professional journalists with more than 90 years collective experience:
 

• Peg West has been the editor of MLive Muskegon Chronicle for three years and has 22 years journalism experience in West Michigan as a reporter and editor.
• Clayton Hardiman is a retired editor, reporter and columnist for The Muskegon Chronicle with 35 years observing and reflecting on Muskegon. He continues as a twice-monthly columnist for MLive Muskegon Chronicle.
• Dave Alexander is the community engagement specialist for MLive Muskegon Chronicle, where he has been a reporter and editor for the past 33 years.

We meet on a weekly basis to craft editorials that are narrowly focused on Muskegon and its issues. Our editorial philosophy is simple: What is best for Muskegon? We are non-partisan and pragmatically middle of the road.
 
We need to be the voice for those who many times are left out of the conversation and at the same time question and challenge our collective community values. We will champion what is good about this community but hold our leaders' feet to the fire.

Harvard Faculty Upset By Rising Health Insurance Costs | The Daily Caller

Harvard Faculty Upset By Rising Health Insurance Costs | The Daily Caller:

"The complaints are also curious given Harvard faculty’s general support for Obama and his policies.

According to an analysis conducted by Campus Reform in 2012, 585 Harvard faculty donated to presidential candidates that year. Of those, 555 contributed a total of $400,000 to Obama."

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History for January 6

History for January 6 - On-This-Day.com
Jedediah Smith 1799, Tom (Thomas Erwin) Mix 1880, Danny Thomas 1912 


Loretta Young 1913, Earl Scruggs (Bluegrass Boys, Foggy Mountain Boys) 1924, John Z. DeLorean 1925 


1759 - George Washington and Martha Dandridge Custis were married. 


1838 - Samuel Morse publicly demonstrated the telegraph for the first time. 


1941 - Richard Widmark made his debut on radio in "The Home of the Brave." 


1942 - The first commercial around-the-world airline flight took place. Pan American Airlines was the company that made history with the feat. 


1945 - The Battle of the Bulge ended with 130,000 German and 77,000 Allied casualties. 


1952 - "Peanuts" debuted in Sunday papers across the United States. 


1975 - ABC-TV debuted "A.M. America." 


1982 - William G. Bonin was convicted in Los Angeles, CA, of being the "freeway killer" who had murdered 14 young men and boys. 


1994 - Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was clubbed on the right leg by an assailant at Cobo Arena in Detroit, MI. Four men were later sentenced to prison for the attack, including Tonya Harding's ex-husband. 

Meet the Republicans Who Will Vote Against Boehner | TheBlaze.com

Meet the Republicans Who Will Vote Against Boehner | TheBlaze.com: "

The ten that have come out against Boehner have said for years that Congress needs to change the way it operates, and believe that passage of the $1.1 trillion spending bill last month was just the latest example of how Congress has failed to tackle the big issues. In addition to giving members just a few days to read the giant bill, many GOP members blasted the bill for continuing to fund Obamacare, and doing nothing to stop President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration."

Mia Love Pulls No Punches When Asked Where She Stands on Obamacare | Video | TheBlaze.com

Mia Love Pulls No Punches When Asked Where She Stands on Obamacare | Video | TheBlaze.com:

"Martha Raddatz of ABC News’ “This Week” sounded and looked a bit incredulous on Sunday when she asked newly-elected House Republican Mia Love if she supports Sen. Ted Cruz’s plan to “do everything humanly possible to stop Obamacare.”

Sarah Palin to PETA: ‘At Least Trig Didn’t Eat the Dog’ | TheBlaze.com

Sarah Palin to PETA: ‘At Least Trig Didn’t Eat the Dog’ | TheBlaze.com:

"Sarah Palin hit back at PETA on Saturday for criticizing the photos of her son Trig standing on the family dog.

“Dear PETA,” Palin posted on Facebook. “Chill. At least Trig didn’t eat the dog.”