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STEED · 01-10-15, 08:26 AM

THE DEATH TRAP HITS THE UK ROADS!

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The battery-powered Sinclair C5 hit the roads of Britain more than two decades ago. It was hoped the one-seater electric tricycle, invented by Sir Clive Sinclair, would revolutionise travel.
But it failed to entice buyers, was ridiculed in the press and even prompted fears about its safety.

Yes that is Sir Clive Sinclair, what was he drinking the night he came up with that!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/w...00/4111177.stm

Jimbuna · 01-10-15, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

THE DEATH TRAP HITS THE UK ROADS!

Yes that is Sir Clive Sinclair, what was he drinking the night he came up with that!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/w...00/4111177.stm

Jimbuna · 01-11-15, 08:23 AM

1879 - Zulu war against British colonial rule in South Africa begins.

Aktungbby · 01-11-15, 03:53 PM

1815: Sir John A Macdonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada, was born in Glasgow Scotland! He steered Canada on its route to independence...stayed out of American undue influence...and left his 'stamp' on history!

from a 'penny for his thoughts' to a little 'legal tender' !

Jimbuna · 01-12-15, 05:55 AM

1913 - After using other pseudonyms over the years, Josef Dzhugashvili signs himself as Stalin ('man of steel) in a letter to the the paper, Social Democrat.

Aktungbby · 01-12-15, 02:15 PM

1915: The silent film drama " A Fool There Was" premieres in New York and propels Theda Bara to stardom with her portrayal of a 'predatory' vamp; the ultimate femme fatale in the flesh... so to speak. This is one of the few Theda Bara films still in existence. Reportedly, her stage name was an anagram for ARAB DEATH in reverse...such a sentiment today? and she was 'born in the shadow of the pyramids'....as a publicity stunt for "Cleopatra"

Cleo #1! 4 movie buffs:

Jimbuna · 01-14-15, 09:15 AM

1914 - Henry Ford introduces an assembly line for Model T.

Jimbuna · 01-15-15, 11:02 AM

1535 - Henry VIII declares himself head of the Church in England.

Aktungbby · 01-15-15, 11:21 AM

1559: Queen Elizabeth I is crowned in Westminster Abby: She inherited the title Supreme Head of the Church in England given to Henry by the Pope actually. The first to bear that title (given him by the pope) and Elizabeth therefore became the first female monarch to exist not only without the constraints of a male consort, but also without the all-powerful Pope as the head of the Catholic Church. A unique position of independence. She wasn't dubbed Gloriana fer nuthin'. With no men to constrain her suzerainty and playing the Virgin Queen to the hilt,...the Golden Age of England begins...http://www.elizabethfiles.com/why-didnt-elizabeth-i-marry/4451/

Jimbuna · 01-16-15, 09:15 AM

27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate.

Aktungbby · 01-16-15, 01:30 PM

^And well deserved considering what he accomplished to get there-Roman Civil War-wise; how long he lasted; The great strategic sea battle (top 5?

) of Actium; and just managing to die of old age after ruling ably for 41 of his 77 years! No other Roman leader ever did as well! # 6 on the top 100 leaders of history- good and bad http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-important-leaders-in-world-history an interesting site for any history buffs lurking at

Alternate points of view always encouraged in this thread

. NOTE: with Uncle Julius at #2 it's also the only family dynasty in the top ten...

In Roman politics, it's not what you know it's who's coattails....er toga hems your riding on that counts!

One of the five biggest sea battles IMJO http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Actium in terms of results and the course of history change: from eastern Greco to western Roman dominance.

Aktungbby · 01-16-15, 04:45 PM

1935: Arizona 'MA' Barker, also known as 'Kate' and fugitive gangster Fred Barker, her son, are killed in a shootout with the FBI at Lake Weir, Florida...Ordered to surrender, Fred opened fire; both he and his mother were killed by federal agents after an intense, hours-long shootout. Allegedly, many local people came to watch the events unfolding, even holding picnics during the gunfire. The FBI's J. Edgar Hoover described her as "the most vicious, dangerous and resourceful criminal brain of the last decade". Famous gang members Alvin Karpis and Harvey Bailey described poor Ma Barker as a woman of the Ozarks that "couldn't plan breakfast let alone a criminal enterprise." perhaps ol' J. Edgar was hard pressed for a little good proactive PR... A minor footnote to history just discovered in the extensive research for this post: June 1933—William Hamm of the Hamm's Beer Brewery family kidnapped by Barker-Karpis gang; Hamm released June 19, 1933 after ransom paid. It is believed by some that the gang turned over half of the Hamm ransom money to the Chicago Mob under notorious Frank Nitti; after Nitti discovered that they were hiding Hamm in suburban Chicago and demanded half the ransom as "rent".

A toast to a 'sweet lil ol lady'!

U-15 · 01-16-15, 05:48 PM

For those interested in navel history

1985 - "Playboy" magazine announced its 30-year tradition of stapling centerfold models in the bellybutton and elsewhere would come to an immediate end.

Jimbuna · 01-17-15, 07:55 AM

1773 - Capt James Cook becomes 1st to cross Antarctic Circle (66° 33' S).

U-15 · 01-17-15, 12:49 PM

My dad was born
A great hard-working and principled man, who taught me a lot, not just by what he said, but mainly by what he did and how he did it.

01-11-15, 08:23 AM	#558
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,279 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	1879 - Zulu war against British colonial rule in South Africa begins. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-11-15, 03:53 PM	#559
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,134 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	GLASWEGIANS RULE! with Victoria's "assent" 1815: Sir John A Macdonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada, was born in Glasgow Scotland! He steered Canada on its route to independence...stayed out of American undue influence...and left his 'stamp' on history! from a 'penny for his thoughts' to a little 'legal tender' ! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

01-12-15, 05:55 AM	#560
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,279 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	1913 - After using other pseudonyms over the years, Josef Dzhugashvili signs himself as Stalin ('man of steel) in a letter to the the paper, Social Democrat. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-12-15, 02:15 PM	#561
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,134 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	V atands 4 Vamp BBY! At $4,000 a week...a Cincinatti girl makes good!. 1915: The silent film drama " A Fool There Was" premieres in New York and propels Theda Bara to stardom with her portrayal of a 'predatory' vamp; the ultimate femme fatale in the flesh... so to speak. This is one of the few Theda Bara films still in existence. Reportedly, her stage name was an anagram for ARAB DEATH in reverse...such a sentiment today? and she was 'born in the shadow of the pyramids'....as a publicity stunt for "Cleopatra" Cleo #1! 4 movie buffs: __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

01-14-15, 09:15 AM	#562
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,279 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	1914 - Henry Ford introduces an assembly line for Model T. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-15-15, 11:02 AM	#563
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,279 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	1535 - Henry VIII declares himself head of the Church in England. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-15-15, 11:21 AM	#564
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,134 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	^all in the family 1559: Queen Elizabeth I is crowned in Westminster Abby: She inherited the title Supreme Head of the Church in England given to Henry by the Pope actually. The first to bear that title (given him by the pope) and Elizabeth therefore became the first female monarch to exist not only without the constraints of a male consort, but also without the all-powerful Pope as the head of the Catholic Church. A unique position of independence. She wasn't dubbed Gloriana fer nuthin'. With no men to constrain her suzerainty and playing the Virgin Queen to the hilt,...the Golden Age of England begins...http://www.elizabethfiles.com/why-didnt-elizabeth-i-marry/4451/ __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

01-16-15, 09:15 AM	#565
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,279 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-16-15, 01:30 PM	#566
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,134 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	^And well deserved considering what he accomplished to get there-Roman Civil War-wise; how long he lasted; The great strategic sea battle (top 5?) of Actium; and just managing to die of old age after ruling ably for 41 of his 77 years! No other Roman leader ever did as well! *# 6* *on the top 100 leaders of history-* good and bad http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-important-leaders-in-world-history an interesting site for any history buffs lurking at Alternate points of view always encouraged in this thread. NOTE: with Uncle Julius at #2 it's also the only family dynasty in the top ten... In Roman politics, it's not what you know it's who's coattails....er toga hems your riding on that counts!One of the five biggest sea battles IMJO http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Actium in terms of results and the course of history change: from eastern Greco to western Roman dominance. __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!! Last edited by Aktungbby; 01-16-15 at 04:15 PM.

01-16-15, 04:45 PM	#567
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,134 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	^ a little dynastic non-success and Hammin' it up 1935: Arizona 'MA' Barker, also known as 'Kate' and fugitive gangster Fred Barker, her son, are killed in a shootout with the FBI at Lake Weir, Florida...Ordered to surrender, Fred opened fire; both he and his mother were killed by federal agents after an intense, hours-long shootout. Allegedly, many local people came to watch the events unfolding, even holding picnics during the gunfire. The FBI's J. Edgar Hoover described her as "the most vicious, dangerous and resourceful criminal brain of the last decade". Famous gang members Alvin Karpis and Harvey Bailey described poor Ma Barker as a woman of the Ozarks that "couldn't plan breakfast let alone a criminal enterprise." perhaps ol' J. Edgar was hard pressed for a little good proactive PR... A minor footnote to history just discovered in the extensive research for this post: June 1933—William Hamm of the Hamm's Beer Brewery family kidnapped by Barker-Karpis gang; Hamm released June 19, 1933 after ransom paid. It is believed by some that the gang turned over half of the Hamm ransom money to the Chicago Mob under notorious Frank Nitti; after Nitti discovered that they were hiding Hamm in suburban Chicago and demanded* half the ransom as "rent".* A toast to a 'sweet lil ol lady'! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

01-16-15, 05:48 PM	#568
U-15 Soundman Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cannock Posts: 146 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	16th January 1985 For those interested in navel history 1985 - "Playboy" magazine announced its 30-year tradition of stapling centerfold models in the bellybutton and elsewhere would come to an immediate end. __________________ I hope they're still open, I'm bostin for a pint of Banks's U-15 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

01-17-15, 07:55 AM	#569
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,279 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	1773 - Capt James Cook becomes 1st to cross Antarctic Circle (66° 33' S). __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-17-15, 12:49 PM	#570
U-15 Soundman Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cannock Posts: 146 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	17th January 1916 My dad was born A great hard-working and principled man, who taught me a lot, not just by what he said, but mainly by what he did and how he did it. __________________ I hope they're still open, I'm bostin for a pint of Banks's U-15 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]