Today in History . . .

[Deb in IA]

On September 27, 1939, Warsaw, Poland, surrendered after weeks of resistance to invading forces from Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II.

On September 27, 1942, Glenn Miller and his Orchestra performed together for the last time, at the Central Theater in Passaic, N.J., prior to Miller's entry into the Army.

On September 27, 1996, the Taliban, a band of former seminary students, drove the government of Afghani President Burhanuddin Rabbani out of Kabul, captured the capital and executed former leader Najibullah.

On September 27, 1998, Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals hit his record-setting 69th and 70th home runs duing the last game of the season.

 

[JerseyJanice]

Thanks, Deb.

 

[jimmybop]

Thanks Deb...

 

[ILUVDXL]

I may be a "died" in the wool Red Sox fan, but I was really routing for Mark.

I'm also a great lover of Glen Miller. I think we have all his albums(as she dates herself)

Thanks, Deb and welcome home.

 

[Goofyposter]

Thanks Deb!

----and the end of a gifted career shortly thereafter for Glenn Miller

-sounds like you had a wonderful trip! Hope you can post a few pictures of things! (not to hijack, but did you like the forbidden city?)

 

[browneyes]

Mark made hitting homers look so easy. Thanks for the history, Deb.

(Goofy's trying to hijack your thread, Deb. )

 

[Deb in IA]

OK, Goofy, I'll go along with the hijacking . . .

Yes, the Forbidden City was quite interesting. One thing that really surprised me was how MASSIVE the compound is. We had to walk through what seemed like endless gates and courtyards and huge walls to finally arrive at the Imperial Family's living quarters, deep within the Forbidden City. It really emphasized how isolated and insulated the Emperor was from his people.

It's a fascinating place, and if you ever get a chance to go, I would encourage you to do so.

 

[UncleKyle]

Thanks Deb

 

[olena]

Thank you, Deb....

 

[EROS]

Thanks, DEB ......

 

[nativetxn]

Interesting History tidbits today, Deb As always Thanks