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History Schmistory: July 10. Sparks Fly!

Sunday, July 10, 2011 by teammarcopolo

Â 1856: Genius mechanical and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla is born. Edison takes all the credit as usual.

History Schmistory: July 9. Tennis Fever.

Saturday, July 9, 2011 by teammarcopolo

1877: The first Wimbledon tennis championship is held by the “All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club”. Spectators fall asleep reading the souvenir program.

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History Schmistory: July 8. Swedish Conquest.

Friday, July 8, 2011 by teammarcopolo

1709: The Battle of Poltava; Peter the Great’s Russia defeats Sweden. Demands meatballs for everyone.

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History Schmistory: July 7. Null and Void

Thursday, July 7, 2011 by teammarcopolo

1456: 25 years after her fiery execution, A nullification trial acquits Joan of Arc of heresy. Attempts to rehydrate her ashes were futile.

History Schmistory: July 6. Crown Me, Please.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011 by teammarcopolo

1483: Richard III is crowned King of England. Most had a HUNCH this would happen. Eh? Eh?

History Schmistory: July 5. Easy there, Turbo!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 by teammarcopolo

1865: The world’s first speed limit for cars is introduced in Britain: 2mph in town, 4mph in country. Families of sheep in the country are outraged by the disparity.