September 18 - Let's Discuss What Happened on That Day
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222285)
United States
September 18, 2019 11:47am CST
National Respect Day
Rice Krispies Treats Day
1793 - The first cornerstone of the Capitol Building is laid by George Washington.
1927 - The Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) goes on the air.
1997 - Ted Turner donates $1 billion to the United Nations.
1940 - Frankie Avalon was born. He is an American singer, actor and was a teen idol. His most famous song was Venus (see below). Some other songs: Why, Just Ask Your Heart, I'll Wait for You, Bobby Sox to Stockings and A Boy Without a Girl. Avalon appeared in a lot of movies, including some beach party movies.
1961 - James Gandolfini was born. He was an American actor and producer. His most famous role was Tony Soprano in the HBO series the Sopranos for which he won 3 Emmys, 3 Screen Actors Guild Awards and 1 Golden Globe. His performance was regarded as among the greatest performances in television history. Some of his movies: Get Shorty, The Taking of Pelham 123, True Romance, The Last Castle and Enough Said. He died in 2013.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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@Writingghost (5196)
• United States
19 Sep 19
You don't any more! That made me pout a bit! 
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep 19
@Writingghost Yes I just have not made them in a long time.
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@Writingghost (5196)
• United States
19 Sep 19
I am pathetic! When I read the first part I had to stop and make treats and come back today to read the rest! Thanks for educating us. You are great.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
20 Sep 19
You made Rice Krispie treats? Good for you! No, you are great! Hugs.
