Edsel…..
July 15, 1957……
The first official day of production of the Edsel, the automobile that would come to symbolize failure in popular culture.
Dad Joke Of The Day!
How is it possible for a room full of married people to be empty at the same time?…..Because there’s not a single person in the room!
On This Day…..
Storming of the Bastille…… July 14, 1789……. The Bastille prison in Paris is attacked by a mob demanding weapons and the release of political prisoners, during the early days of the French Revolution. July 14 is celebrated as Bastille Day.
Dad Joke Of The Day!
What do you call a moose with no name?……Anony-moose!
This Weekend In History…..
Skylab Crashes to Earth…… July 11, 1979……. The 82-ton U.S. space station, launched in 1973, crashes to earth. About 22 tons of it were expected to survive reentry prompting much public concern. However, it landed safely over the Indian Ocean and Australia. The Shire of Esperance in Western Australia fined NASA $400 for littering. Newark…
Dad Joke Of The Day!
What do you call a severely dehydrated Frenchman?…..Pierre (pee-air)!
Featured Friday: July 11th
On This Day…..
New Coke….. July 10, 1985…… After much public outcry and poor sales, Coca-Cola announces it is bringing back its original formula and calling it “Coca-Cola Classic.” The Coke flavor had been changed to New Coke less than three months earlier. New Coke remained available and was renamed Coke II in 1992 and discontinued altogether in 2002.
Dad Joke Of The Day!
What’s a lawyer’s favorite drink?…..Subpoena colada!
Throwback Thursday: July 10th
Without ever knowing the way?