Wednesday, February 20, 2013
What have you got planned for the day?
Welcome to Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013! Here are some interesting things to talk about that happened today. 1. On this date in 1792, President George Washington signed the Postal Service Act, establishing the United States Post Office Department. 2. Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake had its première performance at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow on Feb. 20, 1877. 3. Famous Birthdays: American socialite Gloria Vanderbilt is 89; Actor Sidney Poitier is 86; U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is 71; socialite Ivana Trump is 64; model Cindy Crawford is 47 and Barbadian singer Rihanna is 26. 4. The weather today will be mostly sunny with a high temperature of 39 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be …
Monday, February 4, 2013
What will you do/see/think about today?
Welcome to Monday, Feb. 4, 2013! Here are some interesting facts about today: 1. On this day in 1789, George Washington was unanimously elected the first President of the United States by the Electoral College. He served two terms and left office of his own accord, an act that compelled Britain's King George to call Washington the greatest man in the world. 2. Got an addiction to "liking" things? On Feb. 4, 2004, Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook. 3. Famous birthdays: Former Vice President Dan Quayle is 66, American musician Alice Cooper is 65 and Mexican-American boxer Oscar De La Hoya is 40. 4. The weather today will be cloudy with a high of 36, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be snowy (60 percent chance) …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Impress co-workers with your uncanny mind for trivia by reading this article!
Welcome to Jan. 8, 2013! Here are some interesting things about today: Have a great day!
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
What have you got going on today?
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Happy Tuesday, Sept. 18! There are 104 days left in the year, and 49 until Election Day! Here are five facts about today: Have a great day!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Happy President's Day!
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Lorton's Caribou Coffee was packed with history buffs this morning. In recognition of President's Day, Patch asked Lorton-area residents this question: Who is your favorite U.S. President and why? Lorton's John Marollo had coffee with his friend, Erin Estep Marollo: "Who was the president who wrote the Federalist Papers? Madison. He tried to bring the states together." Estep: "I'm gonna say George Washington. He laid the foundation for other presidents to be judged against." Corporate trainer Sherron Diggs was quick with her answer. "Barack Obama. I think to persevere in a country where you become the first African American president is a great achievement, and to go in eight years after President Bush is commendable. He (Obama) knew …
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Thursday, June 9, 2011
Former town was once a hub for tobacco, more
An archeological project now underway at the site of the town of Colchester near the mouth of the Occoquan River will undoubtedly produce some very interesting information about what life was like in that colonial port. But surprisingly, there is already a wealth of knowledge on the area assembled in a book written by the late historian and author Edith Moore Sprouse and published by Fairfax County in 1975. Sprouse’s love of history, her unbounded curiosity and her ability to ferret out the most miniscule of details makes this meticulously researched book, "Colchester: Colonial Port on the Potomac," a treasure for those seeking to know more about the history of Colchester. First explored in 1608 by Captain John Smith, this area along the …
Monday, February 21, 2011
An explanation
Clarifying a long-standing question: Reference links: The list of official county holidays labels the day as "George Washington's Day" On the county Web site, it lists it the same way Virginia Code § 2.2-3300 sets forth the legal holidays that are recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia, and it lists it as "George Washington Day" OPM and the federal government use "Washington's Birthday" Note: Their information includes this paragraph: This holiday is designated as "Washington's Birthday" in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for Federal employees. Though other institutions such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is our …
James Cullum
12:32 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Thanks Sally! My favorite is Lincoln. His whole life was an unbelievable, fascinating story and he truly changed the country. more ›