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Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 2.27.2025

By Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

February 27, 2025 05:00 AM

Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

♦2017: The Nintendo Switch is released March 3.

2013: Benedict XVI resigns as pope Feb. 28, the first to do so in almost 600 years.

♦2004: On March 2, the Mars rover Odyssey finds evidence water once existed there.

♦1987: On March 2, the median price of a new U.S. home surpasses $100,000.

♦1983: The finale of M*A*S*H airs Feb. 28, setting a record for largest TV audience.

♦1917: Czar Nicholas II abdicates March 2, launching the Russian Revolution.

1873: Remington manufactures the first practical typewriters March 1 in Ilion, NY.

1827: New Orleans holds its first Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 27.

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Dorie. I had not realized that Mardi Gras in New Orleans was quite so old. MASH was one of my favorite shows of all time... never missed it. Sadly, we don't see many reruns of it today because it's not really politically correct by today's standards.

Feb 27, 2025 05:08 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I loved Mash Nina Hollander, Broker ..it was belly laugh fun and unfortunately not politically correct in today's world!

Feb 27, 2025 05:38 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Dorie Dillard Austin TX so many good comedy shows in the 1970's that are not PC today and we don't see in reruns.

Feb 27, 2025 05:41 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning, Dorie.
Thanks for another interesting throwback. I've always been fascinated by the how and why of the letter arrangement on the typewriter keyboard.

Feb 27, 2025 05:13 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

I remember watching the last episode of M*A*S*H* - loved that show!

Feb 27, 2025 05:39 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

What is amazing Carol Williams is that it was 1871 Remington manufactured the first practical typewriters!!!!

Feb 27, 2025 05:40 AM

Andrew Mooers | 207.53...

Houlton, ME
Carol Williams

Wenatchee, WA

Doug Rogers

RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL

Your Real Estate Resource!

I grew up watching MASH with my grandfather. Then rewatching as an adult you gain a greater appreciation of the series

Feb 27, 2025 05:48 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Dorie, I remember taking typing classes in junior high. Nowadays, kids seem to be born knowing how to use a keyboard!

Feb 27, 2025 06:38 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX
Lawrence "Larry" & She...

Plainview, NY

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

My goodness, did MASH really end 42 YEARS ago. That is simply INSANE

Feb 27, 2025 06:52 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Dorie Dillard Austin TX I wonder what happened to the water on Mars? Maybe this time, they will find out.

Feb 27, 2025 10:19 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho

Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID

North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

New Orleans has a bigger festival than usual in a couple of years. If that is possible. While visiting NOLA I visited a Mardi Gras building where old floats are stored as well as new ones being made for the following year. This event, much like the Rose Bowl Parade is year round project of huge proportions. m

Feb 27, 2025 10:23 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore

Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ

Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Mash was my favorite Series back in the day. excellent post with great information. Thanks for sharing it.

Have a super fantastic week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Feb 27, 2025 10:59 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dorie- I can remember watching the last episode of MASH!!! ( and the MTM show!!!

Feb 27, 2025 11:51 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Norma J. Elkins

Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN

Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

Gosh I remember watching MASH with my husband because he enjoyed it so much. You really don't find good shows like that nowadays. Hope you have a fabulous rest of your week!

Feb 27, 2025 12:06 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie I purchased the home I still live in now in 1981 for $57,500. By 1987 the home price for the same home had increase to over $130,000

Feb 27, 2025 01:15 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Austin, TX

Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573

MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME

Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Thanks for the fun facts Dorie Dillard Austin TX !

Feb 27, 2025 06:15 PM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have never used a Nintendo switch, but I think my brothers and nephews have, haha.

Feb 28, 2025 05:52 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Dorie, for this interesting list of fun facts.

Feb 28, 2025 07:21 AM

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