day 2, no smokes

Today in 1775, Revolutionary War hero Patrick Henry delivered his "give me liberty or give me death" speech.

Fwd: Today in 2003, President Bush announced that the US and coalition forces were initiating war against Iraq.
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Myth:
A picture of an elephant facing the door can bring good health and prosperity to all who live there.

Today in 1968, Mel Brooks's film "The Producers" opened, starring Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel.

Today in 1762, Irish police officers held the first St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City.

Today in 1854, Ticknor & Fields published Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel of adultery, "The Scarlet Letter."

Today in 1794, Eli Whitney was granted a patent for the cotton gin, transforming agriculture in the USA.

Today in 1933, FDR used the first televised "fireside chat" to reassure Americans during the Great Depression.

Today in 1855, the steam engine "London" crossed the world's first railway suspension bridge at Niagara Falls.

Today in 1999, director Stanley Kubrick died. His films included 2001, The Shining, and A Clockwork Orange.

Today in 1495, the Renaissance artist and sculptor, Michaelangelo Buonarotti, was born in Caprese, Italy.