On this Day: 9/5/2010

Happy 248th day of the year 2010!

1 day to Labor Day
56 days to Halloween
81 days to Thanksgiving
111 days to Christmas
117 days to New Years Eve

On this day: Fun Facts

In 1698, Tsar Peter I of Russia started a tax on all men who had beards, except the clergy and peasantry.

In 1793, The Reign of Terror began in France. It was a period of violence when mass executions became common. 16000 to 40000 people were executed during this time by the guillotine.

In 1812, Chief Winamac's forces attacked two solders returning from the outhouse. The Siege of Fort Wayne commenced after this attack.

In 1980, the St. Gotthard Tunnel opened in Switzerland. It is 10.14 miles long, making it the world's longest highway tunnel at the time.

Now that you are informed, go share your information with the world!

And Quotes:

"There are no stupid questions, just stupid people." -Unknown

"If you take out the killings, Washington actually has a very low crime rate."
- Marion Barry

"He treats us like men. He lets us wear earrings."
- Torrin Polk, University of Houston receiver, on his coach, John Jenkins

"Did people build this, or did Indians?"
- Tourist question

"Politics gives guys so much power that they tend to behave badly around women. And I hope I never get into that."
- Bill Clinton

"You know the one thing that's wrong with this country? Everyone gets a chance to have their fair say."
- Bill Clinton

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