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Answers and Points Timeline, Game 12 Tuesday September 16
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:58 am
by Here's Fanny!
Hey, I wonder if anything interesting has ever happened on September 16? Come to find out the answer is no, but you all know I've never let that stop me before. Ha!
Today is another Reverse Timeline, so all you have to do is match up the year with the event. C'est facile, non?
Ten points each with bonus makes a possible 110 points for today. Remember, please c/p from the Event Well and add behind the date.
Reverse Timeline, September 16
"What if Nothing Happened?"
1. 1810
2. 1848
3. 1859
4. 1890
5. 1908
6. 1919
7. 1924
8. 1940
9. 1975
10. 1977
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team?
Event Well
The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
General Motors is founded by William C. Durant. (The C stands for Crapo, which I still find hilarious because my sense of humour apparently matured at age 12.)
George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!)
Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:03 am
by littlebeast13
Quickie attempt before I leave....
Reverse Timeline, September 16
"What if Nothing Happened?"
1. 1810 - The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress
2. 1848 - Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule
3. 1859 - George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born
4. 1890 - General Motors is founded by William C. Durant.
5. 1908 - Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone
6. 1919 - Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
7. 1924 - Slavery is abolished in all French territories
8. 1940 - The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
9. 1975 - Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
10. 1977 - Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team?
Re: Timeline, Game 12 Tuesday September 16
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:10 am
by NellyLunatic1980
1. 1810 -- Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule.
2. 1848 -- Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
3. 1859 -- Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
4. 1890 -- George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
5. 1908 -- General Motors is founded by William C. Durant.
6. 1919 -- The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
7. 1924 -- Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940 -- Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
9. 1975 -- The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
10. 1977 -- Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team?
It was a meat packing comapny... but its name escapes me. I'll just say Skippy's Packing.
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:23 am
by MarleysGh0st
1. 1810: Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule.
2. 1848: Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
3. 1859: Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
4. 1890: George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
5. 1908: General Motors is founded by William C. Durant.
6. 1919: The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
7. 1924: Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940: The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
9. 1975 : Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
10. 1977: Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team?
Walmart?
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:47 am
by frogman042
"What if Nothing Happened?"
1. 1810
Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
2. 1848
Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!)
3. 1859
Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
4. 1890
George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
5. 1908
General Motors is founded by William C. Durant. (The C stands for Crapo, which I still find hilarious because my sense of humour apparently matured at age 12.)
6. 1919
The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
7. 1924
Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940
The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
9. 1975
Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
10. 1977
Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team?
State of Wisconsin?
---Jay
Re: Timeline, Game 12 Tuesday September 16
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:18 am
by andrewjackson
1. 1810 - Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule.
2. 1848 - Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
3. 1859 - Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
4. 1890 - George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
5. 1908 - General Motors is founded by William C. Durant.
6. 1919 - The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
7. 1924 - Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940 - The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
9. 1975 - Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
10. 1977 - Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team? Indian Packing Company
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:04 am
by macrae1234
1. 1810 Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!) That was the priest Cadillo less than a year later he was shot by firing squad decapitated and his head was left on the fort
2. 1848 Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
3. 1859 Slavery is abolished in all French territories
4. 1890 George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
5. 1908 General Motors is founded by William C. Durant. (The C stands for Crapo, which I still find hilarious because my sense of humour apparently matured at age 12.)
doing adds about 100th anniversary
6. 1919 The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
7. 1924 Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940 The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
9. 1975 Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
10. 1977 Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team? The Indian Packing Company of Green Bay
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:37 am
by mellytu74
Reverse Timeline, September 16
"What if Nothing Happened?"
1. 1810 - Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!)
2. 1848 - Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
3. 1859 - Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
4. 1890 - George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
5. 1908 - General Motors is founded by William C. Durant. (The C stands for Crapo, which I still find hilarious because my sense of humour apparently matured at age 12.)
6. 1919 - The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
7. 1924 - Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940 - The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
9. 1975 - Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
10. 1977 - Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team?
The Indian Packing Company (this was just on TV someplace).
Re: Timeline, Game 12 Tuesday September 16
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:02 am
by clem21
quote="Here's Fanny!"]Hey, I wonder if anything interesting has ever happened on September 16? Come to find out the answer is no, but you all know I've never let that stop me before. Ha!
Today is another Reverse Timeline, so all you have to do is match up the year with the event. C'est facile, non?
Ten points each with bonus makes a possible 110 points for today. Remember, please c/p from the Event Well and add behind the date.
Reverse Timeline, September 16
"What if Nothing Happened?"
1. 1810
2. 1848
3. 1859
4. 1890
5. 1908
6. 1919
7. 1924
8. 1940
9. 1975
10. 1977
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team?
THE PACKERS
Event Well
The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
1859
Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
1977
Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
1924
General Motors is founded by William C. Durant. (The C stands for Crapo, which I still find hilarious because my sense of humour apparently matured at age 12.)
1919
George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
1848
The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
1924
Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!)
1908
Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
1940
Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
1975
Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
1810
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:05 am
by themanintheseersuckersuit
1. 1810 Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!)
2. 1848 Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
3. 1859 Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
4. 1890 George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
5. 1908 - General Motors is founded by William C. Durant. (The C stands for Crapo, which I still find hilarious because my sense of humour apparently matured at age 12.)
6. 1919 The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
7. 1924 Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940 The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
9. 1975 Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
10. 1977 Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team?
Re: Timeline, Game 12 Tuesday September 16
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:53 am
by plasticene
1. 1810
Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
2. 1848
Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
3. 1859
Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!)
4. 1890
George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
5. 1908
General Motors is founded by William C. Durant. (The C stands for Crapo, which I still find hilarious because my sense of humour apparently matured at age 12.)
6. 1919
The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
7. 1924
Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940
The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
9. 1975
Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
10. 1977
Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 3:20 pm
by kroxquo
1. 1810
Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!)
2. 1848
Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
3. 1859
Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
4. 1890
George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
5. 1908
General Motors is founded by William C. Durant. (The C stands for Crapo, which I still find hilarious because my sense of humour apparently matured at age 12.)
6. 1919
American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
7. 1924
Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940
The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
9. 1975
Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
10. 1977
Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team?
Some Packing company (thus the nickname) American Packing Company
Re: Timeline, Game 12 Tuesday September 16
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:03 pm
by T_Bone0806
Reverse Timeline, September 16
"What if Nothing Happened?"
1. 1810 Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!)
2. 1848 Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
3. 1859Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
4. 1890 George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
5. 1908 General Motors is founded by William C. Durant. (The C stands for Crapo, which I still find hilarious because my sense of humour apparently matured at age 12.)
6. 1919 The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
7. 1924 Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940 The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
9. 1975 Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
10. 1977 Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team?
Duff Beer
Re: Timeline, Game 12 Tuesday September 16
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:52 pm
by gotribego26
"What if Nothing Happened?"
1. 1810 The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
2. 1848 Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
3. 1859 Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
4. 1890 George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
5. 1908 Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!)
6. 1919 General Motors is founded by William C. Durant. (The C stands for Crapo, which I still find hilarious because my sense of humour apparently matured at age 12.)
7. 1924 Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940 The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
9. 1975 Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
10. 1977 Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
Bonus: (10 points) Indian Meat Packing
Edited to spolierize
Re: Timeline, Game 12 Tuesday September 16
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:31 pm
by kayrharris
Here's Fanny! wrote:Hey, I wonder if anything interesting has ever happened on September 16? Come to find out the answer is no, but you all know I've never let that stop me before. Ha!
Today is another Reverse Timeline, so all you have to do is match up the year with the event. C'est facile, non?
Ten points each with bonus makes a possible 110 points for today. Remember, please c/p from the Event Well and add behind the date.
Reverse Timeline, September 16
"What if Nothing Happened?"
1. 1810 -
Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!)
2. 1848 - George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
3. 1859 - Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
4. 1890 - Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
5. 1908 - General Motors is founded by William C. Durant. (The C stands for Crapo, which I still find hilarious because my sense of humour apparently matured at age 12.)
6. 1919 -The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
7. 1924 - Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940 - The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
9. 1975 - Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
10. 1977 -Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team? dunno
Event Well
The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
General Motors is founded by William C. Durant. (The C stands for Crapo, which I still find hilarious because my sense of humour apparently matured at age 12.)
George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!)
Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
[/spoiler]
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:33 pm
by kayrharris
BTW, Fan it is my sister's birthday today. Thanks for the reminder. Now I must go get that ecard off to her.
Re: Timeline, Game 12 Tuesday September 16
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:58 am
by peacock2121
1. 1810 Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!)
2. 1848 Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone
3. 1859 Slavery is abolished in all French territories
4. 1890 George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
5. 1908 General Motors is founded by William C. Durant
6. 1919 The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
7. 1924 Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940 The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
9. 1975 Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
10. 1977 Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team? Green Bay Meat Packing Company
Re: Timeline, Game 12 Tuesday September 16
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:50 pm
by PlacentiaSoccerMom
"What if Nothing Happened?"
1. 1810 - Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!)
2. 1848 - Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
3. 1859 - Slavery is abolished in all French territories
4. 1890- George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
5. 1908 - General Motors is founded by William C. Durant. (The C stands for Crapo, which I still find hilarious because my sense of humour apparently matured at age 12.)
6. 1919 - The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
7. 1924 - Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940 The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
9. 1975 - Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
10. 1977 - Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team?
The Gap
Re: Timeline, Game 12 Tuesday September 16
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:08 pm
by TheConfessor
Here's Fanny! wrote:
1. 1810
Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!)
2. 1848
Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
3. 1859
Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
4. 1890
George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
5. 1908
General Motors is founded by William C. Durant. (The C stands for Crapo, which I still find hilarious because my sense of humour apparently matured at age 12.)
6. 1919
The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
7. 1924
Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940
The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
9. 1975
Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
10. 1977
Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team?
Green Bay Packers
Re: Timeline, Game 12 Tuesday September 16
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:23 am
by Here's Fanny!
Reverse Timeline, September 16
"What if Nothing Happened?"
1. 1810
Mexico begins its revolt against Spanish Rule. (Pay no attention to that Cinco de Mayo stuff, today is Mexican Independence Day!)
2. 1848
Slavery is abolished in all French territories.
3. 1859
Lake Nyasa aka Lake Malawi, is discovered by David Livingstone.
4. 1890
George Whitney Calhoun, co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, is born.
5. 1908
General Motors is founded by William C. Durant.
6. 1919
The American Legion is formally chartered by an Act of Congress.
7. 1924
Betty Joan Perske, better known as Lauren Bacall, is born in New York City.
8. 1940
The first peacetime draft is enacted with the signing of the Selective Training and Service Act.
9. 1975
Papua New Guinea becomes an independent nation.
10. 1977
Diva Maria Callas dies at the age of 53.
Bonus: (10 points) What was the name of Curly Lambeau's employer, who provided the uniforms for Lambeau and Calhoun's new football team?
Indian Packing Company
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 5:59 pm
by Here's Fanny!
Points
110 mel
100 Tbone
100 Confessor
90 AJ
80 Nelly
80 PSM
80 kroxquo
80 BoB
80 Marley
80 peacock
80 tmitss
70 Mac
60 Fman
60 tribe
50 plasticene
20 clem
10 littlerascal13