On this day

May 8, 1863 - Politics - Macdonald-Sicotte Ministry defeated in the Assembly on militia matters and opposition from George Brown; sworn in on May 24, 1862, Sandfield Macdonald and Louis-Victor Sicotte had informed the Duke of Newcastle, Colonial Secretary, that the province could only support an active Canadian militia of 50,000 trained men during a state of war or imminent invasion. Ottawa, Ontario

Today marks the anniversary of V-E Day (1945) and the birthday of President Harry Truman (1884-1972).

@handyandy said
Today marks the anniversary of V-E Day (1945) and the birthday of President Harry Truman (1884-1972).

LOL Andy, I see we both go to the same place for our quotes of the day!!! 😉

Who said we didn't have anything in common? 😉

-VR

@very-rusty said
LOL Andy, I see we both go to the same place for our quotes of the day!!! 😉

Who said we didn't have anything in common? 😉

-VR

In this case, my post is based on my memory of the events I cited.

@handyandy said
In this case, my post is based on my memory of the events I cited.

LOL@ Andy, Tell that to a dead horse or goad they might believe you!!! 😛 😉

-VR

@very-rusty said
LOL@ Andy, Tell that to a dead horse or goad they might believe you!!!

A dead horse is probably a lot smarter than you.

Why would I not remember V-E Day or President Truman?

Today in 1945
The Channel Islands were liberated by the British after five years of German occupation.

Some of you may be aware of the hotel in Liberation Square, St Helier called The Pomme d’Or. which has an interesting visual history of this day in 1945. I’ve stayed there many times on business and always enjoyed the hospitality and history of the place.

Some images here:
https://bit.ly/2Q3ixLH

@handyandy said

Why would I not remember V-E Day or President Truman?

You're not going to remember it was May 8th is what I am saying! 😛

1945 is a long time ago...were you even born yet? 😉

-VR

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-VR

@very-rusty said
You're not going to remember it was May 8th is what I am saying!

But I do remember that it was May 8th.

It's recalled and observed every year by many of us.

What you're saying is wrong, as usual.

@handyandy said
But I do remember that it was May 8th.

It's recalled and observed every year by many of us.

Ok, Andy I'll give you that one.

As you say you observe this day every year! 😉

-VR

@very-rusty said
Ok, Andy I'll give you that one.

You don't have to give me anything. Just keep your idiotic twaddle to yourself.

@handyandy said
You don't have to give me anything. Just keep your idiotic twaddle to yourself.

Your humility is to be expected!!! 😛 😉

You sound like an angry old man Andy!!!

You should be a happy old man like me!!! 😛 😉

Keep this in mind for May 9, 2020 I may be quizzing you on what we said to each other. 😛 😉

-VR

@very-rusty said
Keep this in mind for May 9, 2020 I may be quizzing you on what we said to each other.

Stop trying to be cute. V-E Day is well known to any student of history.

Maybe you should read a book once in a while. Or go back to school.

@handyandy said
Stop trying to be cute. V-E Day is well known to any student of history.

Maybe you should read a book once in a while. Or go back to school.

Andy, Like I've told you so many times before. It so much fun pulling your chains as you bite every single time!!! 😉 😛

Sort of like catching the same fish over and over again and throwing it back in the river.

-VR