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Today in history, on September 22nd, an American patriot was hanged for spying. Name the patriot and the year.
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"My only regret is that I have but one life to give for my country"
Nathan Hale was executed on this day in 1776 by the British for spying for the United States.
There is a memorial of him at Yale University, at his old dormitory, that the public is not allowed to have access too. Since I used to work there in the summers (Yale is five minutes away from me), I got to see it, and it is very cool.
He's Connecticut's official state hero!
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I had a feeling you would take a shine to this thread. I'll endeavor to challenge you better.
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Today in history, on Sept. 22nd, this person attempted to assasinate this U.S. President Gerald Ford. Name the assassin and the year. Bonus: Can you also name the person who attempted an assassination of Ford 17 days earlier?
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....I am not the computer genius that Scott is, so I can't Google the answer... So is it Squeeky Fhrome in 1974??? From memory (cuz I'm so damn old) and if I'm wrong... that's cuz I'm old too hahahahaha
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I applaud you for working from memory as I'm sure many will take the easy route (casts an accusatory glance towards Cobalt) but that isn't quite correct, beauteous Raven. Lynnette "Squeaky" Fromme IS the name of the assassin from the bonus question, though! You were definitely in the ballpark, if not inches from the dugout! On a side note... I wonder why they called her Squeaky.
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There was no googling . I just happen to have been brushing up on my Revolutionary history these last few years... "Squeaky" was one of Charles Manson's mainstay members of the Manson family, and one of the few that didn't ever get to go to jail. Until of course, she attempted to assassinate the president. Some say it was on her own accord (most likely), but it was definately to usher in the new age that Charlie Manson convinced her of half a decade earlier. She has her own website, which is pretty creepy too. (I've always been fascinated by Manson and other seriel killers, it used to be a hobby of mine to read up on them). Can't say I know the answer to the first question though without doing a google check.
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Originally posted by Lurking Violet: I applaud you for working from memory as I'm sure many will take the easy route (casts an accusatory glance towards Cobalt) but that isn't quite correct, beauteous Raven.
Lynnette "Squeaky" Fromme IS the name of the assassin from the bonus question, though! You were definitely in the ballpark, if not inches from the dugout!
On a side note... I wonder why they called her Squeaky. I believe the second assassin (today's) was Sara Jane (or Jean) Moore. In one of the attempts, the man who stopped the assassin, was later outed as being gay by the mainstream media.
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Yes, Quis, Sara Jane Moor was the assassin on Sept. 22nd. But what was the year?
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And Squeaky got her knickname when the old man who owned the ranch the Family took over, George Spahn I think was his name, gave it to her. He took a liking to her and would try to grope her when he could. When he did, she would 'squeak'.
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Correct, Scott! And thanks for the Squeaky info. Today in Beatles history, on Sept. 23rd, the Beatles recorded 45 takes of "Happiness Is a Warm Gun." What was the year?
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Originally posted by matlarrk: 1968? Exactly! Beatles fan, Matt?
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Today in World War II history, on Sept. 23rd, Benito Mussolini re-established a new fascist republic in northern Italy. What year was it?
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Big time, possibly above all other bands.
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Originally posted by Cosmosis: Today in World War II history, on Sept. 23rd, Benito Mussolini re-established a new fascist republic in northern Italy.
What year was it? Hmm... I believe he came to power in the mid-1920s. 1924?
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Perhaps, but the clue says "re-established." And since it's the 24th now and I should post a new clue I'll go ahead and answer it. The year was 1943.
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Oh. I thought the "re-established" referred to the fact that Mussolini claimed to be re-establishing the Roman Republic, complete with its symbol, the fasces. I guess the "Northern Italy" part should have clued me in, though.
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Originally posted by Eryk Davis Ester: Oh. I thought the "re-established" referred to the fact that Mussolini claimed to be re-establishing the Roman Republic, complete with its symbol, the fasces. I guess the "Northern Italy" part should have clued me in, though. Student of history, EDE? I hope you'll visit this thread often!
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Today in sports history, on Sept. 24th, Babe Ruth played his last game as a player with this franchise. Name the year and the team.
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In 1934, on this day, Babe Ruth played his last game as a New York Yankee.
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Originally posted by Deathstroke Lad: In 1934, on this day, Babe Ruth played his last game as a New York Yankee. Scooter hits a homer!
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Today in Dick Clark history, on Sept. 24th, Bobby "Boris" Pickett & the Crypt Kickers performed this son on "American Bandstand." Name the year and the song.
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