Somewhere on Earth on a day not too unlike a day like today…
in 490 B.C., the Battle of Marathon took place between the invading Persian army and the Athenian Army. The marathon race was derived from the events that occurred surrounding this battle.
in 1492, Columbus‘ fleet sets sail west. Remember? In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue!
in 1753, the first steam engine arrives in US colonies.
in 1971, John Lennon’s LP “Imagine” was released. Check out this cool cover; which is better?
Birthdays and Anniversaries
in 1941, Otis Redding was born. His hit “(Sitting on) The Dock of the Bay” was recorded three days before he was killed in a plane crash in 1967.
Daily Trivia:
Who was the Battle of Marathon against if it was won by the Athenian Greeks (and allies)? Also, on which island did Christopher Columbus land and was it his intention? Lastly, Otis Redding was famously in attendance at America’s first “hippie” concert in the late 1960’s. When and where was this famous concert held and who were a few of the other famous acts at this amazing gathering of musicians?