Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 6.12.2025

Wow, the first commercial computer in 1951 - I didn't look it up but I bet it took the entire room up. When I was in high school our computer took up an entire wall.

It has been a day of wonders throughout history. I have not seen the commercial or the movie Batman, but when I think about it, TV has become something special, not a noise maker in the background. Have a great day!

Good morning, Dorie... is there anyone who was an adult in 1994 who doesn't remember that OJ Simpson chase and trial?

My Goodness. OJ was 31 years ago. That is so scary. I think of those poor children losing their mom.

Some memorable events, and the last 2 seem to have given the world far more in the way of recognition.

Wow, lots of interesting facts for this week. That is a lot of crates, obviously it was all numbered and someone was lucky enough to get to put it all together. I wonder how long that took and if they already knew where it was going to be placed when it arrived.

Dorie computers have come a long way since 1951.  A cell phone today can do more and are more powerful than the room size computers back then.

Hello Dorie, I remember watching the slow speed chase of O. J. on TV that day and wondering if he was high on something.

Hi Dorie- thanks for including one event that preceded my birth! LOL and oh yes, I can remember the chase and where I was when the verdict was announced. 

Dorie, oh wow, knew many of these happenings, and especially OJ Simpson!

I remember a lot of these things happening and I am sure that the OJ chase is something nobody will be able to forget, haha.

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

OJ created quite the stir on LA freeways that day.  Drivers were stopping, in the opposite direction to get out and wave as OJ passed by...many yelling run OJ, run.  Entertainment at its finest.  lol