1934 - Alcatraz prison began operating.
1945 - Japan offered to surrender on conditional terms, which the Allies rejected.
1965 - The Watts riots began. The next seven or so years saw widespread rioting in U.S. cities during what were called "long hot summers."
1984 - President Ronald Reagan, speaking into a live microphone that he thought was off, said that he had "signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes."
- Jim
This day in history - August 11
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This day in history - August 11
Fear, anger, hatred, and greed. The devil's all-you-can-eat buffet.
Re: This day in history - August 11
seamusTX wrote:1934 - Alcatraz prison began operating.
1945 - Japan offered to surrender on conditional terms, which the Allies rejected.
1965 - The Watts riots began. The next seven or so years saw widespread rioting in U.S. cities during what were called "long hot summers."
1984 - President Ronald Reagan, speaking into a live microphone that he thought was off, said that he had "signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes."
- Jim
1955 - JJVP was born.
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Alcohol, Tobacco , Firearms. Who's Bringing the Chips?
No Guns. No Freedom. Know Guns. Know Freedom.