Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Open Birthday Thread; 8/13 in History


Castro turned 82 years old today.

On August 13th

1918 - Women enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for the first time.
1913 - Otto Witte, an acrobat, was crowned King of Albania.
1954 - Radio Pakistan broadcasted the National Anthem for the first time.
and in Laos people celebrate Issara, the Day of the Free Laos.

What did you do today?
Any Birthdays? Anniversaries? Local Celebrations? Revolutions?