In 1840, Thomas Nast, caricaturist, creator of the Democratic donkey and the Republican elephant was born today.

September 27, 2009

In 1722, Samuel Adams, American revolutionary patriot and statesman, helped to organize the Boston Tea Party was born today.

September 27, 2009

In 1964, the Warren Commission, investigating the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, issues its report, stating its conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald was the sole gunman.

September 27, 2009

In 1829, Scotland Yard, the official British criminal investigation organization, is formed.

September 26, 2009

In 1820, the legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone dies quietly at the Defiance, Mo., home of his son Nathan, at age 85.

September 26, 2009

In 1580, Sir Francis Drake returnd to Plymouth, England, aboard the Golden Hind, after a 33-month voyage around the world.

September 26, 2009

The average person has over 1,460 dreams a year.

September 25, 2009

Donald Duck’s middle name is Fauntleroy.

September 25, 2009

No piece of paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.

September 25, 2009

Rats are incapable of puking.

September 25, 2009

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