Social Media Ideas Generator 30 May
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Everyone's favourite day of the week. Ask your followers if they want to share what they're up to today.
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Historic Events
On this day in 2001: A break in Petrobras' Paulinia oil pipeline dumps 220,000 litres of fuel oil in a residential neighborhood 30km from Sao Paulo, in Brazil.
On this day in 1998: Pakistan conducts a second nuclear explosion following its first test.
On this day in 1998: In the Afghanistan - Tajikistan border region, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurs. At least 4,000 people killed, many thousands injured and homeless.
On this day in 1998: A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits northern Afghanistan, killing up to 5,000.
On this day in 1997: Betty Shabazz, widow of Malcolm X, set afire by 12-year-old grandson.
On this day in 1996: Albert Belle uses a forearm to break up a double play and nearly breaks Milwaukee Brewers' second baseman Fernando Vina's nose. Belle gets a two-game suspension.
On this day in 1996: 69th US National Spelling Bee: Wendy Guey wins spelling vivisepulture.
On this day in 1995: Thomas Dorrington Tomlinson, British national park warden, dies at age 87.
On this day in 1995: Philip Owen A Sherrard, scholar theologian poet/translator, dies at age 72.
On this day in 1994: Ezra Taft Benson, US minister of Agriculture/leader of Mormon Church (1985-94), dies at age 94.
On this day in 1994: Baron Marcel Bich, Italian/French baron/pen manufacturer (Bic), dies at age 79.
On this day in 1993: Sun Ra, American blues pianist/orchestra leader, dies of strokes at age 79 (born 1914).
On this day in 1992: New York Lotto pays US$30 million to one winner (numbers are 12-15-30-33-40-48).
On this day in 1992: Karl Carstens, President German Federal Republic (1979-84), dies at age 77.
On this day in 1992: United Nations votes for sanctions against Serb-led Yugoslavia to halt fighting.
On this day in 1992: New York Yankees' pitcher Scott Sanderson becomes 9th to beat all 26 teams.
On this day in 1991: 64th US National Spelling Bee: Joanne Lagatta wins spelling antipyretic.
On this day in 1991: US Supreme Court rules prosecutors can be sued for legal advice they give police and can be held accountable.
On this day in 1990: In northern Peru, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurs. Three events about 1.5 and 4.8 seconds apart. At least 135 people killed, more than 800 injured and severe damage.
On this day in 1990: In Romania, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake occurs. Felt in Bulgaria, USSR, Hungary, Greece, Poland, Turkey and Yugoslavia.
On this day in 1989: Student protesters in Tiananmen Square, China unveil a 10m (33 feet) high Goddess of Democracy statue.
On this day in 1989: Zinka Milanov, Metropolitan Opera diva, dies of a stroke at age 83.
On this day in 1989: Tiananmen Square protests of 1989: The 33-foot high Goddess of Democracy statue is unveiled in Tiananmen Square by student demonstrators.
On this day in 1987: Tony Tucker TKOs Buster Douglas in ten rounds for International Boxing Federation heavyweight boxing title.
On this day in 1987: Mike Tyson TKOs Pinklon Thomas in six rounds for World Boxing Council heavyweight boxing title.
On this day in 1987: Frank Carlson, American politician (Governor/Representative/Senator-Republican-Kansas), dies at age 94.
On this day in 1986: Bobby Rahal is first to average over 170 mph in the Indianapolis 500.
On this day in 1985: NHL Stanley Cup: Edmonton Oilers beat Philadelphia Flyers, 4 games to 1.
On this day in 1984: National League suspends Mario Soto five days for Cincinnati Reds - Chicago Cubs fight on May 27th.
On this day in 1984: Bomb explodes in rebel leader Eden Pastora headquarters in Nicaragua.
On this day in 1983: American League president Lee MacPhail suspends New York Yankees' owner George Steinbrenner for one week, for his public criticism of umpires.
On this day in 1983: Alfred M Gruenther, US General/NATO-commander (1953-56), dies at age 84.
On this day in 1982: Indianapolis 500: 1973 winner Gordon Johncock wins his second race over 1979 winner Rick Mears by 0.16 seconds, the closest finish to date.
On this day in 1982: Spain becomes the 16th member of NATO and the first nation to enter the alliance since West Germany's admission in 1955.
On this day in 1982: Spain becomes the 16th member of NATO and the first nation to enter the alliance since West Germany's admission in 1955.
On this day in 1981: Ziaur Rahmen, President of Bangladesh, is assassinated by a group of rebel officers.
On this day in 1981: Los Angeles Dodgers are quickest to get 1,000,000 attendence (22 games).
On this day in 1980: Detroit Tigers' relief pitcher John Hiller, 37, (who had a 1971 heart attack), retires.
On this day in 1980: Minnesota Twins' Ken Landreaux ends his hitting streak after 31 games.
On this day in 1980: Carl Radle, bassist (Derek and the Dominoes), dies of a kidney ailment.
On this day in 1979: Pat Underwood makes his pitching debut for Detroit Tigers, beats brother Tom.
On this day in 1979: In the Sumbawa Island region, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurs. At least 22 people killed, 70 injured, and extensive damage and landslides on Lombok Island.
On this day in 1979: Ted Coombs begins a 5,193-mile roller skate from Los Angeles to New York City.
On this day in 1975: Steve Prefontaine, middle-long distance runner, dies in one-car accident at age 24.
On this day in 1975: Bob Watson, of the Houston Astros scores the 1,000,000th run in baseball history.
On this day in 1974: 10th Mayor's Trophy Game, New York Yankees beat New York Mets 9-4.
On this day in 1973: Hal Hastings, orchestra leader (Chevrolet on Broadway), dies at age 66.
On this day in 1972: Three Japanese PFL terrorists kill 24, wound 72 at Tel Aviv's Lod International Airport, Israel.
On this day in 1972: The Angry Brigade goes on trial over a series of 25 bombings throughout Britain.
On this day in 1972: In Tel Aviv, members of the Japanese Red Army carry out the Lod Airport Massacre, killing 24 people and injuring 78 others.
On this day in 1971: Willie Mays hits his 638th homerun, sets National League record of 1,950 runs scored.
On this day in 1971: 36 hospitalized during Grateful Dead concert; after drinking LSD-laced apple juice.
On this day in 1953: First major league TV network baseball game-Cleveland Indians 7, Chicago White Sox 2.
On this day in 1953: The Auckland Harbour Bridge officially opens in Auckland, New Zealand.
On this day in 1953: 23rd French Women's Tennis: Maureen Connolly beats Doris Hart (6-2, 6-4).
On this day in 1953: 23rd French Men's Tennis: Ken Rosewall beats Vic Seixas (6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 6-2).
On this day in 1951: Ezzard Charles beats Joey Maxim in 15 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
On this day in 1901: The Hall of Fame for Great Americans is dedicatedon the campus of New York University.
On this day in 1883: Rumor that the Brooklyn Bridge is going to collapse caused a stampede that kills 12.
On this day in 1883: In New York City, a rumor that the Brooklyn Bridge is going to collapse causes a stampede which crushes twelve people.
On this day in 1876: Ottoman sultan Abd-ul-Aziz is deposed and succeeded by his nephew Murat V.
On this day in 1868: Memorial Day first observed when two women in Columbus Mississippi placed flowers on both Confederate and Union graves.
On this day in 1868: Memorial Day (then known as Decoration Day) is observed in the United States for the first time (it was proclaimed on May 5 by General John A. Logan).
On this day in 1865: William Clarke Quantrill criminal/Confederate bushwhacker, dies at age 27.
On this day in 1864: James Barbour Terrill, US attorney/Confederate Brigadier-General, dies at age 26.
On this day in 1840: Dominique J de Eerens Governor-General of Dutch-Indies, dies at age 59.
On this day in 1832: Evariste Galois give his theory on free assembly (dies in duel May 31).
On this day in 1806: Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel after the man had accused Jackson's wife of bigamy.
On this day in 1793: Georges Couthon chosen member of French Committee the Salut Public.
On this day in 1783: Benjamin Tower of Philadelphia publishes first daily newspaper in US.
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Births
David Wilkie Ellensburg; NHL defenseman (Montreal Canadiens) was born on this day in 1974.
Jennifer Darst in Dallas, Texas, USA; pairs skater (and Arthur Reid) was born on this day in 1973.
Steve Charbonneau; Canadian Football League defensive linebacker (Montreal Alouettes) was born on this day in 1973.
Manny Ramirez, Dominican Major League Baseball player was born on this day in 1972.
Terry Wilburn; WLAF running back (Barcelona Dragons) was born on this day in 1972.
Anthony Cook; NFL defensive end/defensive tackle (Tennessee Oilers) was born on this day in 1972.
Renita Farrell in Townsville, Queensland, Australia; field hockey midfielder (Olympics-1996) was born on this day in 1972.
Manny Ramirez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; outfielder (Cleveland Indians) was born on this day in 1972.
Allen Aldridge; NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos-Superbowl 32) was born on this day in 1972.
Kyle Vander Kuyp; Australian 110 metre hurdler (Olympics-1996) was born on this day in 1971.
Jiri Slegr in Jihlava, Czechoslovakia; NHL defenseman (Edmonton Oilers, Olympics-gold-1998) was born on this day in 1971.
Drahomir Kadlec in Pribham, Czechoslovakia; hockey defenseman (Team Czechoslovakia Republic) was born on this day in 1971.
Tim Burgess; English rock vocalist (Charlatans-Only One I Know) was born on this day in 1968.
Amy Fuller in Westlake, California, USA; rower (Olympics-1992, 1996) was born on this day in 1968.
Jerry Springer in White Plains, New York, USA; Canadian Tour golfer was born on this day in 1968.
Rechelle Hawkes in Albany, West Australia; field hockey midfielder (Olympics-1996) was born on this day in 1967.
Beno?t Gauthier in Saint Jerome, QuTbec, Canada; canoeist (Olympics-1996) was born on this day in 1967.
Tom Morello, American musician (Audioslave, Rage Against The Machine) was born on this day in 1964.
Nhi Lan Le in Vietnam; US fencer-foil (Olympics-1996) was born on this day in 1964.
Wynonna [Christina Judd] in Ashland, Kentucky, USA; singer (Judds - Why Not Me, Love Can Build A Bridge) was born on this day in 1964.
Helen Patricia Sharman in Great Britain; cosmonaut (Soyuz TM-12) was born on this day in 1963.
Stephen Tea Tower Duffy; rocker (Lilac Time - Paradise Song) was born on this day in 1960.
Marie Fredriksson, Swedish singer and songwriter (Roxette) was born on this day in 1958.
Marie Fredriksson in +ssjo, Sweden; singer (Roxette - Must Have Been Love) was born on this day in 1958.
Michael E Lopez-Alegria in Madrid, Spain; US Navy Lieutenant Commander/astronaut (STS 73, sk 92) was born on this day in 1958.
Allison Roe in Auckland, New Zealand; marathon runner (New York City-1981) was born on this day in 1957.
Michael Clayton in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Australasia golfer was born on this day in 1957.
Nicky Topper Headon; English drummer (Clash - Complete Control) was born on this day in 1955.
Bob Willis; cricket player (superb England fast bowler 1971-84) was born on this day in 1949.
Candy Lightner; political activist/founder (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) was born on this day in 1946.
James Chaney, American civil rights activist (d 1964) was born on this day in 1943.
Lenny Davidson in London, England; rock guitarist (Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over) was born on this day in 1942.
Dan Miller; American politician (Representative-Republican-Florida) was born on this day in 1942.
Wilfried A de Pree; Dutch Member of Parliament (PvdA)/theologist was born on this day in 1938.
Roy Harford; cricket player (brother of Noel New Zealand wicketkeeper versus India 1968) was born on this day in 1936.
Alexei A Leonov in Siberia, USSR; cosmonaut (Voskhod II, Soyuz 19) was born on this day in 1934.
John Keith Wright; English economist/assistant Secretary of State (1971-84) was born on this day in 1928.
Edouard Van Remoortel in Brussels, Belgium; conductor (1958-62 Saint Louis Symphony) was born on this day in 1926.
Gerard John Toorenaar; political commissar in Amsterdam (1975-79) was born on this day in 1925.
Norbert Schemansky; American middle heavyweight (Olympics-gold-1952) was born on this day in 1924.
Harry Clement Stubbs US, sci-fi author (Needle, Iceworld) was born on this day in 1922.
Franklin Schaffner, American film director (d 1989) was born on this day in 1920.
John Heawood actor/singer/choreographer (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) was born on this day in 1920.
George London MontrTal Canada, baritone (Dr Greenvil-La Traviata) was born on this day in 1920.
Dr Joseph W Kennedy scientist (one of four discoverers of plutonium) was born on this day in 1916.
Bobby Sherwood Indianapolis Indiana, orchestra leader (Milton Berle Show) was born on this day in 1914.
Julius Axelrod, American biochemist and Nobel laureate (d 2004) was born on this day in 1912.
Joseph Stein dramatist/playwright (Fiddler on the Roof) was born on this day in 1912.
Hugh Griffith Anglesey Wales; actor (Ben Hur, Mutiny on the Bounty, Oliver!) was born on this day in 1912.
Douglas Fowley New York City, New York; actor (Grandpa-Pistols 'n' Petticoats) was born on this day in 1911.
Benny Goodman, American clarinetist and bandleader (d 1986) was born on this day in 1909.
Benny Goodman in Chicago, Illinois, USA; clarinetist/bandleader (King of Swing) (dies 1986) was born on this day in 1909.
George Headley cricket player (in Panam? All-time great West Indies batsman) was born on this day in 1909.
Hannes AlfvTn, Swedish physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (d 1995) was born on this day in 1908.
Hannes OG AlfvTn Swedish physicist (Nobel Prize 1970) was born on this day in 1908.
Mel[vin Jerome] Blanc in San Francisco, California, USA; voice-actor (Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig) (dies 1989) was born on this day in 1908.
Bruno Gr?ning, a faith healer in Germany (d 1959) was born on this day in 1906.
Ernesto de la Guardia Jr President of Panam? (1956-60) was born on this day in 1904.
Countee Cullen Baltimore Maryland, poet (Black Christ and Other Poems) was born on this day in 1903.
Stepin Fetchit, American dancer and actor (d 1985) was born on this day in 1902.
Stepin Fetchit [Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry] Key West Florida; actor (In Old Kentucky, Miracle in Harlem) was born on this day in 1902.
Cornelia Otis Skinner, American writer and actress (d 1979) was born on this day in 1901.
Cornelia Otis Skinner Chicago Illinois, writer (When Our Hearts Were Young and Gay) was born on this day in 1901.
Howard Hawks Goshen Indiana, director/producer (Rio Bravo, Scarface) was born on this day in 1896.
Maurice Tate cricket player (great England pace bowler of 1920s) was born on this day in 1895.
Hubertus J van Mook Dutch minister of Colonies (1942-45) was born on this day in 1894.
Alexander Archipenko Ukraine sculptor/lithographer was born on this day in 1887.
George von Knchler German fieldmarshal (Invasion Netherlands) was born on this day in 1881.
Colin Blythe cricket player (outstanding English slow lefty pre-WWI) was born on this day in 1879.
Arthur Vining Davis Sharon Massachusetts, CEO (Alcoa-1910-57) was born on this day in 1867.
Pierre Marie Felix Janet France, psychologist/neurologist was born on this day in 1859.
Andries AndrT Dutch actor/husband of Geertruida Meeuwissen was born on this day in 1853.
Alice Sophia Stopford Green Ireland, proponent of Irish independence was born on this day in 1847.
Peter Carl FabergT Russia, goldsmith/jeweler/egg maker was born on this day in 1846.
Alfred Austin Leeds England, poet laureate of England (Garden) was born on this day in 1835.
George Doherty Johnston Brigadier General (Confederate Army) was born on this day in 1832.
Edward Winslow Hinks Brevet Major General (Union volunteers) was born on this day in 1830.
EugFne Charles Catalan, Belgian mathematician (d 1894) was born on this day in 1814.
John Alexander McClernand Major General (Union volunteers) was born on this day in 1812.
Karl W Feuerbach German mathematician (Position of Feuerbach) was born on this day in 1800.
Henry Addington Viscount Sidmouth (Conservative), British Prime Minister (1801-04) was born on this day in 1757.
Wills Hill, 1st Marquess of Downshire, English politician (d 1793) was born on this day in 1718.
Peter I the Great Romanov; tsar of Russia (1682-1725) was born on this day in 1672.
John Egerton, 2nd Earl of Bridgewater, English politician (d 1686) was born on this day in 1623.
Sel?m II Sari the blonde, sultan of Turkey (1566-74) was born on this day in 1524.
Georg Purbach, German mathematician and astronomer (d 1461) was born on this day in 1423.
Alexander Nevski [Aleksandr] Russian great ruler (1252-63) was born on this day in 1220.
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