On this day in history.

[J. A.51]

April 4, 1983: Space Shuttle Challenger makes its maiden voyage into space (STS-6).





Wikipedia

 

[leelai]

The Commonwealth Games 2018 emblem was unveiled today on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

 

[AdmiralAdama]

The Commonwealth Games 2018 emblem was unveiled today on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

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Canada will be represented. Should start working on my accreditation.

AA

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[leelai]

Canada will be represented. Should start working on my accreditation.

AA

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Lol....you only have 5 years to get it ready!

The Games were held in Brisbane in 1982. My family and I were there this day. The Opening Ceremony.





National Archives of Australia

 

[Gabriel1]

Lol....you only have 5 years to get it ready!

The Games were held in Brisbane in 1982. My family and I were there this day. The Opening Ceremony.

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National Archives of Australia

Ok, are you in the kangaroo, or waving one of the flags?

The Archangel

 

[leelai]

Ok, are you in the kangaroo, or waving one of the flags?

The Archangel

Lol....I was too old.....they were all young kids inside the kangaroo dressed as joeys.

Her name is Matilda and her pouch opened.

And no I'm not one of those with the flags, although I did have one!

 

[Gabriel1]

Lol....I was too old.....they were all young kids inside the kangaroo dressed as joeys.

Her name is Matilda and her pouch opened.

And no I'm not one of those with the flags, although I did have one!

I would have watched this on the TV but I can't remember it.....hmm!

The Archangel

 

[leelai]

I would have watched this on the TV but I can't remember it.....hmm!

The Archangel

It was very good....nothing like what technology provides now, but very enjoyable. Gosh I was there and can't remember it all, just the feeling it gave me.

The Queen opened the ceremony.

 

[AdmiralAdama]

It was very good....nothing like what technology provides now, but very enjoyable. Gosh I was there and can't remember it all, just the feeling it gave me.

The Queen opened the ceremony.

High tech can never replace being there.

AA

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[leelai]

High tech can never replace being there.

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Ain't that the truth! The atmosphere and expectancy was thrilling!

 

[J. A.51]

April 5, 1923: Firestone Tire and Rubber Company begins production of balloon-tires.

 

[scifan5751]

April, 05, 1614; Pocahontas marries John Rolfe, in Jamestown, Virginia.

 

[J. A.51]

April 6, 1973: Launch of Pioneer 11 spacecraft.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pioneer_11

 

[J. A.51]

April 7, 1906: Mount Vesuvius erupts and devastates Naples.

 

[AdmiralAdama]

April 7, 1977 - Toronto Ontario - The Toronto Blue Jays play their inaugural regular season game in a light snowfall at the CNE Exhibition Stadium - winning against the Chicago White Sox.

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