SOMETIMES THE M IS SILENT _ THOUGHTS ON JAN. 20TH

 

George Burns born on this day in 1896

"Beware following the masses -- sometimes the "M" is silent." 

- George Burns

On this date in 1327, Edward II was forced from power by his wife and her lover, Roger Mortimer.

He is known for the saying, "An unfaithful wife is a pain in the arse."

 

Understandable since he was executed by having a red-hot poker inserted into his anus.

On this date in 1841, China cedes the island of Hong Kong to the British with the signing of the Chuenpi Convention.

Why were the Opium Wars fought?

China did not want to buy opium from England.

Politics. Gotta love it -- unless you are Edward II or China.

On this date in 1937, Franklin D. Roosevelt is the 1st president 

inaugurated on this date per the new 2oth Amendment.

On this date in 1958, Elvis receives orders to report for duty in the Army.