Carolann's Newsletters

Dear Friends, Tangents: Happy Friday Eve.  Nirvana Day, Buddhism. February 8,1971:  NASDAQ, the world’s first electronic stock exchange, held its first trading

Dear Friends, Tangents: February 7th,1992: European Community members signed the Maastricht Treaty, which led to creation of the euro.  Go to article

Dear Friends, Tangents: February 5, 1935: Monopoly board game is patented, quickly becoming a family favourite. February 5, 1945:  Reggae musician Bob Marley

Dear Friends, Tangents: Happy Monday. Constitution Day, Mexico. February 5th, 1909: The world’s first synthetic plastic is announced.  Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland announced

Dear Friends, Tangents: Happy Friday.   Imbolc: Wiccan Feast of Torches.   Candlemas.  Groundhog Day. February 2, 1852: The first ever public toilet is

Dear Friends, Tangents: On Jan. 31, 1865, the House of Representatives passed a constitutional amendment to abolish slavery.  Congress passes, by vote