Category: Observances


Happy Guy Fawkes night

October 1st 1958 NASA open for business...
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Since 1609 Guy Fawlkes night has been a night for fireworks and gunpowder displays to remember the failed attempt on the life of King James the first of England.

See a guy Fawkes mask

Don’t be and Idiot!

On this Day: November 5th 2007

Android operating system introduced.

Happy Cabbage night…

Don’t be and Idiot.

Since 1790 in Britain and a recognition of fun night October 30th, ( November 4th to some) in a play called ” Ode to Fun” this cousin of Aprils fools day has been known as a supervised relief night.

Also going as Mischief night, Goosey night ,Cabbage night, Mat night, Prank night and others, it may still be a factor this evening or on Halloween.

Prank night should be harmless
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Editors Note: To get on the wrong side of someone in authority is a path to a troubled life and a tragedy to the young who get caught up in it.

On this Day: October 30th 1985

Space craft Challenger flies for the last time.