September 6, 2024, Newsletter
Dear Friends, Tangents: Happy Friday. September 6, 1522: Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition completes the first circumnavigation of the globe, returning to Spain after nearly three years at sea with less than 7% of the original crew remaining. Kansas City Chiefs win […]
September 5, 2024, Newsletter
Dear Friends, Tangents: Happy Friday Eve! On Sept. 5, 1972, Palestinian terrorists attacked the Israeli Olympic team at the summer games in Munich; 11 Israeli athletes and coaches, five terrorists and a police officer were killed. Go to article >> […]
September 4, 2024, Newsletter
Dear Friends, Tangents: September 4, 1781: City of Los Angeles founded. September 4, 2006: “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, 44, died after a stingray’s barb pierced his chest. Go to article >> Possible ‘mega’ fort found in Wales hints at tension […]
September 3, 2024 Newsletter
Dear Friends, Tangents: Happy new month of September! September 3, 1783: Treaty of Paris, ended the American Revolution. September 3, 1971: Qatar gains independence after 55 years of British rule. On Sept. 3, 1976, the unmanned U.S. spacecraft Viking 2 […]
August 30, 2024, Newsletter
Dear Friends, Tangents: Happy Friday! Happy 94th birthday Warren Buffett! August 30, 1918: Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin is shot twice in an unsuccessful assassination attempt. August 30, 1962: The second level of the George Washington Bridge opens, becoming the world’s […]