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Amnorix · 04-04-2009, 07:31 AM

March 27

1309. Pope Clement V excommunicates the entire city of Venice and all of its denizens. The excommunication was one of a series of maneuvers by the Pope that were generally disastrous for Italy during Clement's papacy.

1513. Ponce de Leon sights Florida for the first time.

1794. The United States estabilshes a permanent navy and orders the building of six frigates. The result of a vociferous debate between the Adams-led Federalists and the Jefferson/Madison led Democrats, the Federalists prevail over the no-standing-military minded Democrats. The six frigates go down in history for their service during the next 25 years, including the Barbary Pirates battles and the War of 1812 -- ironically each of which was under the Administrations of Jefferson and Madison, respectively. One of the frigates ordered to be built was teh USS Constitution.

The frigates were a work of genius. Much larger and sturdier than European frigates, they were also faster than European ships of the line. This was the intent of Joshua Humphreys, the brilliant naval architect. Accordingly, the frigates could in theory pick their battles -- slaughtering European frigates and fleeing from the much heavier ships of the line. Skillfully handled, this is precisely what happened, leading to several victories over British frigates in the War of 1812, and resulting in a confidential order from the British Admiralty that no British frigates were to engage in single battle with the American frigates.

1814. In the War of 1812, current General and future President Andrew Jackson defeats the Creek at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. The battle had little to do with the British with whom the Americans were fighting, but it did result in early fame for Jackson, as well as freeing Jackson to move his forces en masse to New Orleans. The combined results of those two battles -- Horseshoe Bend and New Orleans -- paved Jackson's path to the White House.

1854. The United Kingdom declares war on Russia, leading to the Crimean War.

1970. The Concorde makes its first supersonic flight

1975. Construction of the Trans-Alaskan pipeline begins.

1998. The FDA approves Viagra as a treatment for male impotence.

04-04-2009, 07:31 AM	#284
Amnorix In BB I trust Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Casino cash: $10029808	March 27 1309. Pope Clement V excommunicates the entire city of Venice and all of its denizens. The excommunication was one of a series of maneuvers by the Pope that were generally disastrous for Italy during Clement's papacy. 1513. Ponce de Leon sights Florida for the first time. 1794. The United States estabilshes a permanent navy and orders the building of six frigates. The result of a vociferous debate between the Adams-led Federalists and the Jefferson/Madison led Democrats, the Federalists prevail over the no-standing-military minded Democrats. The six frigates go down in history for their service during the next 25 years, including the Barbary Pirates battles and the War of 1812 -- ironically each of which was under the Administrations of Jefferson and Madison, respectively. One of the frigates ordered to be built was teh USS Constitution. The frigates were a work of genius. Much larger and sturdier than European frigates, they were also faster than European ships of the line. This was the intent of Joshua Humphreys, the brilliant naval architect. Accordingly, the frigates could in theory pick their battles -- slaughtering European frigates and fleeing from the much heavier ships of the line. Skillfully handled, this is precisely what happened, leading to several victories over British frigates in the War of 1812, and resulting in a confidential order from the British Admiralty that no British frigates were to engage in single battle with the American frigates. 1814. In the War of 1812, current General and future President Andrew Jackson defeats the Creek at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. The battle had little to do with the British with whom the Americans were fighting, but it did result in early fame for Jackson, as well as freeing Jackson to move his forces en masse to New Orleans. The combined results of those two battles -- Horseshoe Bend and New Orleans -- paved Jackson's path to the White House. 1854. The United Kingdom declares war on Russia, leading to the Crimean War. 1970. The Concorde makes its first supersonic flight 1975. Construction of the Trans-Alaskan pipeline begins. 1998. The FDA approves Viagra as a treatment for male impotence.
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