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On Thor’s Day Anecdote – April 29

Mark F — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:01:55 +0000

On Thor’s Day – April 29, 1913 U.S. Patent 1,060,378 for the “Separable Fastener” also known as the Zipper was granted. Origins of the first zipper can be traced back as far as 1851.

It wasn’t until 1913 that Gideon Sundback a Swedish-American inventor and engineer invented and patented the idea. He called it the “Separable Fastener”, however the name “zipper” wasn’t created until BF Goodrich used it n a pair of boots. You never know what anecdote you’ll find next, here at etaBlog!

On Thor’s Day – An Anecdote for April 8th

Mark F — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:15:26 +0000

Here’s a short baseball anecdote about a sore spot for Mets fans. On Thor’s Day April 8, 1975, the possible beginnings of the Yankees winning yet another World Series commenced. It was the birthday of Timo Pérez, who is infamously known by Mets fans across the nation for jogging into home plate and being tagged out for thinking that Todd Zeile had homered.

I’ll never forget the image of Timo with one finger raised in the air, casually jogging around the bases, right before he realized he was out. On this day the god’s weren’t paying attention, or maybe they were playing a sick joke on us. The Yankees went on to win Game One in extra innings and eventually win the World Series.

At the age of 34, Timo Pérez has been signed to a minor league contract with the Dodgers this year after a short hiatus from baseball since 2007. Will he be a Major League Player on his 35th birthday?

On Thor’s Day – March 11

etaBlog Admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:01:04 +0000

An anecdote about a birthday. You know we love poker here at etaBlog, right? Well in 1966 one of our favorite players, Joe Hachem, a Lebanese-born Australian poker player celebrates his birthday on March 11th. We wonder if it will be as nice as winning over $10 Million by claiming 1st place in the 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event! Pass the Sugar!

Thor’s Day – February 18 – 1979

Mark F — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:01:27 +0000

With all the snow we have seen this year in Washington D.C. I figured this anecdote was somewhat topical and certainly not tropical. On February 18, 1979 snow fell in the Sahara Desert for the only time in recorded history.

Thor’s Day January 7

Mark F — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:01:55 +0000

January 7th is the first Thor’s Day of the year. Each week you will find a little anecdote about what happened on the date of the corresponding Thursday when our blog posts are published.

On the first Thor’s Day of the year, in 1999, the impeachment trial for President Bill Clinton began.

Since ancient times the Japanese celebrate Nanakusa-no-sekku a custom to eat seven wild herbs on January 7th. This tradition is meant to celebrate good health and longevity.

Bookmark this page for many more little anecdote messages coming up in 2010.

Thor’s Day December 31

Mark F — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:01:55 +0000

A few anecdote samples for the day of December 31st.

1978 – Papoose American Rapper is born.

1979 – You think gas prices went up in 2009. On the last day of 1979 oil prices were 88% higher than the first day of that same year.

1999 – Sarah Knauss died. She was the oldest person in the world. 119 Years Old!

2004 – Taiwan has the official opening of Taipei 101 the tallest building in the world.

December 31st is also known as Old Year’s Night or New Year’s Eve and the Seventh Day of Christmas. Seven Swans a-swimming symbolizes the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit or the seven sacraments.

Happy New Year from Every Thursday Anecdotes – etaBlog.com

Thor’s Day December 24

Mark F — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:01:20 +0000

1974 – Even though I have no idea what he does or why he is famous, Ryan Seacrest was born on December 24, 1974. Happy Birthday! I know I’ve heard of you somewhere thanks for the anecdote.

2009 – Lemmy from Motörhead turns 64! The band has been rockin’ since 1975 that is just about three and a half decades.

Thursday is also Christmas Eve and in Finland the “Declaration of Christmas Peace” a tradition that has taken place since the Middle Ages.

Thor’s Day December 17

Mark F — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:01:43 +0000

Did you know that December 17th is nationally observed by the United States commemorating the Wright Brothers engineering and flight accomplishments? The day is called either Wright Brothers Day or Aviation Day.

The following facts are some anecdotes describing what happened or will happen on December 17th also know as Thor’s Day on etaBlog.

1903 – The first flight of an airplane is made by the Wright Brothers in Ohio.

1933 – The first official NFL stats are taken when the Giants beat the Bears in a championship game 23-21.

1962 – The Beatles make their first TV appearance.

2000 – San Francisco 49er, Terrell Owens catches 20 passes for 283 yards and a touchdown against the Bears, this is an NFL record.

So if you really want something to celebrate this year, December 17th is also Maple Syrup Day. Maple syrup is sugary and engaging and great for healthy skin and good bones. Manganese in Maple syrup is an excellent way to help improve your health. Pineapple, nuts, wheat bran, leafy green vegetables, wheat germ, beet tops and seeds all contain manganese.

Thor’s Day December 10

Mark F — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:01:29 +0000

Here are some anecdote samples for December 10th also known to etaBlog as on Thor’s Day.

1817 – Mississippi becomes the 20th U.S. state.

1906 – U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt wins the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the first American to win a Nobel Prize only five years earlier on this same day, the first Nobel prizes were awarded in 1901

1964 – The “King of the Barbeque” Iron Chef Bobby Flay is born in New York, NY. About 17 years later flavor would never be the same again.

2009 – December 10th is the 345th day of the year; which means only 21 days left. This day has a cool little succession to it. (345 and 21)

December 10th is Human Rights Day and is also known for being Nobel Prize Day around the world.

Thor’s Day December 3

Mark F — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:01:17 +0000

Have an anecdote that you would like to add to our site? Make a comment on one of the many blog posts here and we’ll be happy to post your funny anecdote or serious post on the site.

1621 – Galileo invents the telescope.

1931 – Alka Seltzer’s first day in the market.

1968 – “This is How We Do It” singer-song writer, Montell Jordan is born. Believe it or not he’s still kickin’ out albums with a release named Let it Rain in 2008.

1992 – The first International Day of Disabled Persons is an international observance promoted by the United Nations. It has changed its name to the “International Day of Persons with Disabilities”

2009 – Born in 1948, Ozzy Osbourne turns 61 years old. Happy Birthday! Ozzy you rock! Like Thor, Ozzy is truly a God of Thunderous Rock n’ Roll.