Celebration Excuse
1765
A bunch o’ troublemakers: meeting in New York, the Stamp Act Congress draws up a declaration of rights and liberties.
1812
Monty Python said it best: Run away! Run away! French forces under Napoleon begin their retreat from Moscow.
1950
So...how’s that working out for you? United Nations forces enter the North Korean capital of Pyongyang.
1977
Zoom, zoom: The supersonic Concorde makes its first landing in New York City.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
Tap the keg and put on those party hats, because here’s one party we’ll definitely be at: SNL alumn Christ Kattan, actor/comedian John Lithgow, and South Park creator Trey Parker all celebrate their birthdays today.
AND FINALLY...
Happy birthday to Mic Check’s associate editor Grant Ginder. Frankly, we’re just impressed he’s made it this far.
Daybook
PEOPLE
9:00AM
First Lady Laura Bush delivers remarks at the Preserve America Summit at the U.S. Customs House in New Orleans, LA.
10:00AM
Laura loves the Big Easy: First Lady Laura Bush participates in a tour at the Audubon Insectarium and participates in a Youth Breakout Session on Preserve America in New Orleans, LA.
2:00PM
President Bush attends a Friends of Don Sherwood reception at Keystone College in La Plume, PA.
3:30PM
President Bush and Senator Allen attend the Twilight Reception at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond, VA. Bush arrives fashionably late — at 5:40.
Where won’t he speak?
Newt Gingrich speaks at the Lean Sigma Healthcare Transformation Summit in Tempe, Ariz.
Tonight’s debates
Sen. Mike DeWine (R-OH) and Rep. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) participate in a televised debate, Toledo, OH.
Campaign season
Hank Aaron campaigns for Governor Jim Doyle (D-WI), Madison, WI.
Sean Hannity campaigns for gubernatorial candidate Ken Blackwell (R-OH) at a rally in Cincinnati, OH.
Former President Bill Clinton speaks at a rally for Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) and gubernatorial candidate Martin O’Malley (D-MD), Fells Point, MD.
CONGRESS
You’re kidding, right?
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