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Asonokirk V 2.0
05-16-2006, 08:35 PM
On May 16, 1770, Marie Antoinette married Louis the XVI

On May 16, 1866, Root Beer was invented by Charles Elmer Hires

On May 16, 1868, Andrew Johnson is acquitted by one vote during
impeachment proceedings.

On May 16, 1891, Spam is introduced to the world by Hormel Co.

On May 16, 1920, Joan of Arc was canonized (made a saint)

On May 16, 1956, Egypt recognizes the Peoples Republic of China

On May 16, 1985, Michael Jordan was named NBA rookie of the year.

Just some interesting stuff.

Intelligent_Design
05-16-2006, 10:02 PM
On May 16, 1770, Marie Antoinette married Louis the XVI



I eat "cake" everyday in the name of Marie Antoinette.:lol:

Asonokirk V 2.0
05-17-2006, 01:36 AM
I eat "cake" everyday in the name of Marie Antoinette.:lol:

It was Marie's marriage anniversary that led me to post this in the first place. I just added the other interesting facts as filler. I know very little about her.