Posted on 01/12/2008 5:44:38 PM PST by snugs
This weekend lets have a bit of culture and see what were import events that occurred on the 12th and 13th January in American history.
The 12th January is the anniversary of the birth of John Hancock in 1737
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I thought I would pick 2 completely different subjects who in their own way are famous and add to the rich history that every country has.
1) Does January 12th or 13th mean anything special to you such as birthday of friend/relative or anniversary of a special event in your life?
2) Do you enjoy this day in type of articles or TV programs or do you think they are just normally sound bites with very little research or substance and a quick and easy way of putting a broadcast out?
3) Was history and in particular historical figures one of your favourite subjects at school or did you prefer history relating to events rather than people?
Thanks for getting the thread up snugs. I just now saw everyone’s messages since I have to work graveyard tonight and just woke up a few moments ago.
Hi snugs, just found the thread and haven’t read it yet ‘cause I’m sitting here with one eye propped open with a toothpick and the other at half-mast. I’ll read it tomorrow.
Quite an undertaking for one from the other side of the pond, snugs.
Google is my friend :o).
2. I love to watch documentaries on PBS. Yes I realize sometimes they are a bit slanted but still there are usually good old time photographs and modern scenery. I am enthralled by their nature programs too. They had this series hosted by David Attenborough called The Private Life of Plants. I usually like his presentations.
3. History bored me in school. My best subjects were English and lunch. In college I became very excited about anthropology.
By the way, does England have a “Free Republic”-like site that discusses British things?
That's readily apparent. Still, an interest in others' historical figures is not usual.
This weekend lets have a bit of culture and see what were import events that occurred on the 12th and 13th January in American history.
The 13th January is the anniversary of the birth of Sophie Tucker
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Tonight's bonus questions are:-
1) Who is your favourite entertainer of all time?
2) Whose is your favourite current entertainer?
3) Does an entertainer's private life and beliefs be it political or religious affect your opinion of them and actually determined whether you would actually watch and go and see them live?
Hi Eleanor.. thanks for the arvhived info.. interesting.
I have so many entertainers I have enjoyed over the years. I would be very hard pressed to limit to one. I guess on “clue” would be who did you see perform live..
Well for me it was Tina Turner, Ray Orbison, Jimi (yea I am THAT OLD) Hendrix; the Rolling Stones, Manheim steamroller (I have seen him live perhaps a dozen times so that might be a clue he /his group is my fav...plus quite a few more
I think Mel Gibson is my favorite actor current/past.
I am going to get ready to watch the Golden Globes ... PRESS CONFERENCE - bummer..
A tie between Frank Sinatra (who I never got to see live) and Sam Kinison (who I saw live two weeks before he died).
2) Whose is your favourite current entertainer?
If actors count as entertainers, Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Musicians? Well nobody at the moment in terms of being an entertainer.
3) Does an entertainer's private life and beliefs be it political or religious affect your opinion of them and actually determined whether you would actually watch and go and see them live?
Depends. If they keep their private live to themselves (ie not shove it down others throats) and are quiet about their politics, thank I don't have a problem.
Don't know that I have a favorite. I have always loved music, and there are many in that field I like. Some have used whether they've seen them perform as a guide, and I will have to say that there were some whom I really liked at the time that I went to see:
When I first moved to California (in the early 60's) One of my favorites at the time, Harry Belafonte, used to play regularly at The Greek Theater (an outdoor theater in Griffith Park, nestled in the hills north of downtown Los Angeles.)
During his short career, I was able to see Wes Montgomery, a jazz guitarist, in a club near San Diego.
The last live performance was several years ago, again at the Greek theater, when the Irish Tenors toured this country. This was between the release of their Dublin Concert and Belfast Concert. I was deeply immersed in Irish music at the time.
I like much of the music of performers like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and others, but don't necessarily call them "favorites."
As to their political views: I do find it hard to enjoy watching people I know have made pronouncements I find reprehensible. Streisand leaps immediately to mind, as does John Lennon. Belafonte has waited until his old age to show his colors; so in one sense, I can respect that he didn't use (misuse) his popularity to try to influence politics. And today, there are no performances to have to forego.
Oh, I just saw this. I didn’t get pinged.
I’ll read it now. :)
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