This day is called July 28th, 2023. I would like to remind you that you are in control of what you think about. You can make the conscious decision to be positive or negative. Your choice. If you choose to go on the dark side, please stay away. Life’s too short. Today is Buffalo Soldiers Day, National Get Gnarly Day, National Mild Chocolate Day, National Soccer Day, National Water Park Day, National Talk in an Elevator Day, and Hamburger Day (lunch?). Now to history: On this day in 1588 the English defeated the Spanish armada. The Spanish ships were anchored closely to each other and the British sailed 8 fire ships upwind of them, lit them off and let them float into the armada. On this day in 1717 the Prussian King, Frederik Wilhelm I ordered compulsory education for 5-12 year olds. America’s education system is modeled after the Prussian system established by Frederik the Great. On this day in 1794 the French Revolutionary figure Maximilien Robespierre and 22 other leaders of “the Terror” were guillotined to the cheers of the citizens of Paris. On this day in 1868 the 14th amendment was ratified by the states granting citizenship to ex-slaves. On this day in 1900 the hamburger was created by Louis Lassing in Connecticut. On this day in 1915 US Marines went ashore in Haiti on the order from President Woodrow Wilson. We would occupy Haiti until 1934. On this day in 1932 President Herbert Hoover used federal troops to evict the Bonus Army camped in Washington DC. The Bonus Army, 43,000 demonstrators, was seeking the early cash redemption of their service bonus certificates. They were driven out and their shelters and belongings were burned. On this day in 1945 the US Senate ratified the United Nations Charter by a vote of 89-2. Since Robespierre lost his head on this day, here a few of his quotes: “The secret of freedom lies in educating people, whereas the secret of tyranny is in keeping them ignorant.” “Omelets are not made without breaking eggs.” He wasn’t talking about cooking. “The king must die so that the country can live.” It was an interesting time in European history. Enough for today. Abide.
