Following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s acceptance to the Potsdam Declaration and surrendered on 15th August 1945, effectively marking the end of World War II. However, the official surrender ceremony did not occur until over two weeks later, and thus President Truman marked 2nd September as the official V-J Day.
It is estimated that anywhere from 60 to 80 million people died during World War II, on all sides of the conflict. V-J Day should be seen as not only the celebration of the defeat of the tyrannical Japanese government of the time, but also the remembrance of those who lost their lives.
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| Definition: | (adjective) Easily managed or controlled; governable. | ||
| Synonyms: | manipulable | ||
| Usage: | I felt him become suddenly tractable again like an animal, like a good-tempered horse when the object that scares him is removed. | ||
Idiom of the Day
hand (something) to (someone) on a plate— To give or relinquish something to someone very easily, without him or her having to work very hard to get or achieve it. |
History
CBS Evening News Expands to Half Hour (1963)
The CBS Evening News is the chief nightly news program of the American television network CBS. The network has broadcast the program since 1948, when it was called The CBS-TV News. Legendary journalist Walter Cronkite took over as the program's anchor in 1962, and the following year, the show was expanded from 15 minutes to 30 minutes, becoming network television's first half-hour nightly news program.
Louis Bonaparte (1778)
Louis was the younger brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, the first Emperor of France. He accompanied Napoleon on the Italian campaign and was his aide-de-camp in Egypt. At Napoleon's insistence, he married Hortense de Beauharnais, but the union did not last. Proclaimed king of Holland in 1806, he was criticized by Napoleon for being too easy on his subjects. His unwillingness to join the Continental System led him into conflict with Napoleon and to eventually flee his kingdom.
Nauvoo Grape Festival
| The highlight of the Grape Festival held each year in Nauvoo, Illinois, is the historical pageant known as the Wedding of the Wine and Cheese, celebrating the union of cheese and wine. The festival also includes parades, a grape stomp, and historical tours. In the late 1840s, Nauvoo was occupied by French and German Icarians. The Icarians brought wine-making to the area, and several of their original wine cellars are still used to make the blue cheese that this festival has celebrated for over 50 years. |
Their Masters' Voices: Dogs Understand Tone and Meaning of Words
When you praise a dog, it's listening not just to the words you say but also how you say them. That might not be huge news to dog owners. But now scientists have explored this phenomenon by using an imaging machine to peek inside the brains of 13 dogs.
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31 B.C. - The Roman leader Octavian defeated the alliance of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Octavian, as Augustus Caesar, became the first Roman emperor.
1897 - The first issue of "McCall’s" magazine was published. The magazine had been known previously as "Queens Magazine" and "Queen of Fashion."
1901 - Theodore Roosevelt, then Vice President, said "Speak softly and carry a big stick" in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair.
1927 - Sophie Tucker recorded her song "Some of These Days." This version of the song was not released until about 30 years after it was recorded. The first part of the verse is narrated by Sophie Tucker and she tells how the song described the story of her life.
1935 - George Gershwin completed the orchestral score for the opera Porgy and Bess.
1969 - NBC-TV canceled "Star Trek." The show had debuted on September 8, 1966.
1995 - In Cleveland, OH, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum officially opened.
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Third Ward Art Festival
Sep 3-4, 2016 | Milwaukee, WI
About This Festival
Founded in 2013, the Third Ward Art Festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, displays work from numerous artists across a diverse range of media. The Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee, near beautiful Lake Michigan, has established itself as a hub for artists and art enthusiasts alike, making it an ideal location for the festival. In addition to the art itself, the event boasts a series of live music performances and food selections from local restaurants. The festival also offers fun and creative activities for kids, making this an engaging experience for art aficionadios of all ages.
Fashion Meets Music Festival
Sep 3-4, 2016 | Columbus, OH
About This Festival
Fashion Meets Music Festival is a two-day, four-stage festival featuring a variety of the best acts in live music and featuring some of the most talented designers in the country. The festival fuses two loves into one celebration elevating music and fashion into an experience featuring live performances, runway shows, local food, beverages, unique activations, and more.
Chalk it Up! Sacramento
Sep 3-5, 2016 | Sacramento, CA
About This Festival
Chalk it Up! fosters a sense of community through art, charity and local commerce in a creative and colorful environment. Businesses sponsor artists to create colorful and inventive chalk murals at the festival, which also features other art and music. Proceeds from the event support grants and scholarships dedicated to art education programs for children.
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The ColecoVision is a second-generation home video-game console released by Coleco Industries in August 1982. It offered more powerful hardware than competitors, along with the means to expand the system's basic hardware. Its library of games consisted of approximately 145 titles, including Nintendo's Donkey Kong and Sega's Zaxxon. ColecoVision was retired in 1985.
Tourist’s Thank You Card with
Hand Drawn Map and No Address Gets Delivered!
Iceland postal service FTW!
dust bunnies inspired by some funnies from patty
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Pattern Update (20 April, 2014): The pattern for bunny legs has now been revised. If you downloaded this pattern before 20 April, 2014, please visit my bl...
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Summer Air Tank Top pattern by Maz Kwok
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3-INGREDIENT EASY WATERMELON GRANITA
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The Beach Glass helps you stay classy while relaxing at the beach
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Illustrator Completes His Illustrations With Everyday Objects
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Meet Christoph Niemann - an amazingly talented illustrator, who creates unique drawings featuring everyday objects. You may recognize him from the NY Times, as he works there, but what we really love are his "Sunday Sketches"... Every Sunday he sits down and creates unique, minimal illustrations out of everyday objects then shares the results on Instagram. Each one of his illustrations are like visual experiments based on different object every time.
“I try to let the object dictate where I’m going,” Cristoph Niemann told Bored Panda. “I pick a random object, put it on my desk and then just start staring at it, desperately hoping that somethings clicks. I try to tackle these images with absolutely no plan regarding the end result. I’m searching for an unusual angle that leads to a visual connection that is surprising for me (and the viewer)”
Beware! Even the most innocent looking dust bunny is capable of morphing into a fierce dust dragon. Love Christoph Niemann and his most whimsical imagination always bring a smile!
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