Ahhh, Thursday. Almost home.
Weather
If you like chilly, wet and gray, break out the party supplies because today is your day.
Speaking of April 17, 1959
During a civil defense test called Operation Alert, Bristol roads were deserted for ten minutes under the direction of Harry C. Polhill, Bristol’s Civil Defense coordinator.
Roadblocks were established at all points along the town line to prevent inbound traffic from entering the city.
What Neal Armstrong really said
“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind me boys.”
Neal Armstrong, July 20, 1969, from Sea of Tranquility Site 2 at 0 degrees, 41 minutes, 15 seconds north latitude and 23 degrees, 26 minutes east longitude.
If today is your birthday
Oh, boy. Review your birth certificate. Do you really want to celebrate a birthday today? Check outside. Yuck.
This bird has flown
Live to fight another day, Bristol.
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