Celebration Excuse
1787
American History 101: The first of the Federalist Papers, a series of essays calling for ratification of the U.S. Constitution, is published in a New York newspaper.
1947
Don’t touch that dial: “You Bet Your Life,” starring Groucho Marx, premiers on ABC radio.
2002
Run, Emmitt, run: Emmitt Smith breaks the NFL career rushing yardage record held by Walter Payton.
2004
Curse? What curse? The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since 1918, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 in Game 4.
PUT ON THOSE PARTY HATS
Now here’s one party we’d love to attend...we’d just need some serious R&R afterward: funny guys / hyperactive actors John Cleese and Roberto Benigni celebrate their birthdays today. Oh, and so does rockstar daughter / pop “sensation” Kelly Osbourne. Though we’re not entirely sure that’s a reason to celebrate.
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10:50AM
Hugs! President Bush meets with the NATO Secretary General in Washington, DC.
11:45AM
For the love of God, don’t let this man get in the cockpit: Vice President Cheney participates in a B-2 Bomber Briefing at the Whiteman Air Force Base, MO.
12:55PM
Vice President Cheney delivers remarks at a rally for the B-2 Bomber Forces at Whiteman.
1:10PM
Laura Bush delivers remarks at a Vern Buchanan for Congress Reception at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota, FL.
5:00PM
Laura Bush delivers remarks at a Clay Shaw for Congress Reception at a private residence in Sarasota, Florida.
6:00PM
Vice President Cheney participates in a fundraiser for the Republican National Committee at the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island in South Carolina.
Tonight
South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Joe Erwin hosts a reception honoring former Democratic National Committee Chairs Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Don Fowler, Columbia, SC.
Debates!
Congressional candidates Joe Negron ® and Tim Mahoney (D) debate for former Rep. Mark Foley’s (R-FL) open seat.
Sen. Mike DeWine (R-OH) and Rep. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) debate, Cleveland, OH.
CONGRESS
Is playing Twister.
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