July 3, 2011

On this date in 1754, George Washington surrendered Fort Necessity to the French (and Indian?) troops. Which was a real blow to the war against the French (and Indians). Of all the forts, we really, reallyneeded that one. 

Fun fact: George Washington would later go on to appear on the one dollar bill!

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On this date in 1778, Prussia declared war on Austria! Moments later, realizing their mistake, they apologized and then declared war on Paustria, which is what they had meant all along. They did not declare war, however, on any Indians. 

Fun fact: 150 years later, Prussia ceased to exist!

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Tomorrow, we will celebrate the fact that even though the United States defeated the British Crown to achieve self-rule several hundred years ago, in these past two weeks I have become King of England and owner of the continental US. Thus, my destiny — and yours — is manifest.

Fun fact: Huh?