Today in History . . .

[Deb in IA]

On November 18, 1883, the United States and Canada adopted a system of Standard Time zones.

On November 18, 1928, the first successful sound-synchronized animated cartoon, Walt Disney's ''Steamboat Willie,'' starring Mickey Mouse, premiered in New York.

On November 18, 1966, U.S. Roman Catholic bishops did away with the rule against eating meat on Fridays.

On November 18, 1999, twelve people were killed when a bonfire under construction at Texas A&M University collapsed.

 

[nativetxn]

Thank you Deb

 

[ILUVDXL]

Boy was I ever happy when they did away with meatless Fridays. My Mom use to come up with the darndest concoctions for Friday night dinners.

Thanks , Deb.

 

[p-nut]

Somebody forgot to tell my mother about meatless Fridays.

 

[olena]

On November 18, 1928, the first successful sound-synchronized animated cartoon, Walt Disney's ''Steamboat Willie,'' starring Mickey Mouse, premiered in New York.

WOO HOO!

Thanks, Deb!

 

[EROS]

Thanks, DEB .........

 

[antnee]

On November 18, 1966, U.S. Roman Catholic bishops did away with the rule against eating meat on Fridays.

you caught me with that one