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Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts 10/28/2022

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It's fun to look back over the years and see the significance of certain dates. Here's a few to check out!

 2002: On Oct.27, Emmitt Smith sets a new NFL career rushing record of 16,743 yards.

 1970: Gary Trudeau's comic strip "Doonesbury" debuts Oct. 26.

 1969: On Oct.29, the U.S. Supreme Court orders an end to school segregation.

 1955: The home microwave oven is introduced Oct. 25.

 1940: On Oct.24, the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act codifies the 40-hour work week.

 1929: Investors dump 13 million stock shares Oct. 24, sparking the Great Depression.

 1917: Led by Vladimir Lenin, Bolsheviks seize power in Russia Oct. 25.

 1886: The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor is dedicated on Oct. 28.

 1858: Macy's department store in New York City opens Oct. 27.

 

 

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Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

These facts are always interesting to read, than you for sharing. Some great dates in October.

Oct 27, 2022 07:47 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Traveling back in time is always interesting. Thanks for sharing these moments in history.

Oct 27, 2022 07:52 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Dorie, for sharing your selection of fun facts.

Oct 27, 2022 10:08 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dorie- these are so much fun!!! And yes to 1955 when the first microwave was introduced!  I know we didn't have one but I sure use it today. 

Oct 27, 2022 10:36 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie I did not realize that the microwave ovens have been around since 1955.  I thought they were much more recent than that.

Oct 27, 2022 01:43 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Lots of memories Grant Schneider !!

Oct 27, 2022 06:20 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Me either Carol Williams ! LOL!

Oct 27, 2022 06:21 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I don't many that can live without one Joan Cox 

Oct 27, 2022 06:22 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Thank you Michael Jacobs for your words of wisdom.

Oct 27, 2022 06:22 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I have no idea Lise Howe 

Oct 27, 2022 06:23 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

AMEN Ray Henson 

Oct 27, 2022 06:23 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Definitely some good dates in October Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 

Oct 27, 2022 06:23 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Thank you for stopping by Leanne Smith 

Oct 27, 2022 06:24 PM
Leanne Smith

My pleasure and good morning.

Oct 28, 2022 06:42 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Thank you for checking them out Roy Kelley 

Oct 27, 2022 06:24 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I do too Kathy Streib 

Oct 27, 2022 06:25 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I thought so too George Souto !

Oct 27, 2022 06:25 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Hi Dorie... I knew about the Russian Revolution in 1917. Had no clue that microwaves went as far back as 1955. I really thought they made their appearance in the 1960's.

Oct 28, 2022 05:32 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

You have documented very important historical facts, Dorie.  I hope you have a great weekend.

Oct 28, 2022 02:03 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Who knew Nina Hollander, Broker !

Oct 30, 2022 07:09 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I hope you had a great weekend Myrl Jeffcoat 

Oct 30, 2022 07:10 PM