Good ones:
1787 Pennsylvania is the second state to ratify the United States Constitution. Eagles fans would practice their freedom of expression for years to come.
1913 In Florence, The Mona Lisa is recovered in disgruntled waiter Vincenzo Peruggia's hotel room. Peruggia disguised himself as a janitor at the Louvre in Paris and snatched it up two years prior. Needless to say it was pretty hard for Vincenzo to get his job back after that one.
1917 Father Edward Flanagan founds Boys Town, arguably the world's most famous orphanage. It continues to help at-risk children to this day. (perhaps it could use a name change)
Bummers:
1941 Reich Chancellery Meeting is held by Adolf Hitler. All the important Nazi madmen are in attendance as he announces that he will officially be trying to exterminate the Jewish race. Although I'm sure if you look hard enough you can find that Adolf was up to horrible deeds on every day of the year.
2000 The United States Supreme Court hands out its ruling regarding the counting of ballots in Florida. George W. Bush wins the electoral votes in the state and ultimately the election itself. Nothing more to say really.
2003 Keiko the Orca dies. He played Willy.
Notable Births:
Frank Sinatra, Bob Barker, Bill Nighy, Jennifer Connelly
Which brings me to the most notable birth of them all and real reason to celebrate this day...
The Lowe Twins!
Julia and Jamie (guess which is which)
December 12th, 1983
They were born down in Nashville and both would grow up to be beautiful, accomplished young ladies but Jamie would eventually come across a shaggy haired, eccentric guy who may or may not have scared her just a little.
And just looking at the relationship in its beginning stages from a superficial viewpoint it didn't seem to make much sense. She made plans and got things done, he frolicked about and let nature take its course. He battled with a slight case of OCD in regards to tidiness, she was a bit messy. She said what she meant and meant what she said, he tried to say fancy things that came off like the ramblings of a lunatic (this blog on most days, for example) But through its few downs and abundant supply of ups their relationship grew and they learned from each other, became better people (him especially) and ultimately would become the love of each others' lives.
And just looking at the relationship in its beginning stages from a superficial viewpoint it didn't seem to make much sense. She made plans and got things done, he frolicked about and let nature take its course. He battled with a slight case of OCD in regards to tidiness, she was a bit messy. She said what she meant and meant what she said, he tried to say fancy things that came off like the ramblings of a lunatic (this blog on most days, for example) But through its few downs and abundant supply of ups their relationship grew and they learned from each other, became better people (him especially) and ultimately would become the love of each others' lives.
To my muse, my best friend, the Oracle to my Batman, the center of my universe, my lovely Wife. I'm eternally glad you were born. Happy Birthday Bub. I love you. x0x0
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