27 Oct Bartenders bi-weekly blog JiuJiu Icebreaker – Oct 25th 2018
Bartenders bi-weekly blog – JiuJiu Icebreaker – Oct 25 2018
Drinking quotes (www.goodreads.com)
A good bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world –
Louis Pasteur
Louis Pasteur
Riddle:- (various sources)
You can carry it everywhere you go, and it does not get heavy. What is it?
Joke:- (various sources)
| Woman: “I love you so much, I could never live without you.” Man: “Is that you or the champagne talking?” Woman: “It’s me talking to the champagne.” |
Cartoon:- (various sources)
Key events in history:- (www.historyplace.com)
October 28, 1919 – Prohibition began in the U.S. with the passage of the National Prohibition (Volstead) Act by Congress. Sales of drinks containing more than one half of one percent of alcohol became illegal. Called a “noble experiment” by Herbert Hoover, prohibition last nearly 14 years and became highly profitable for organized crime which manufactured and sold liquor in saloons called speakeasies.
October 28, 1971 – The British House of Commons voted 356-244 in favor of joining the European Economic Community.
October 29, 1929 – The stock market crashed as over 16 million shares were dumped amid tumbling prices. The Great Depression followed in America, lasting until the outbreak of World War II.
October 31st – Halloween or All Hallow’s Eve, an ancient celebration combining the Christian festival of All Saints with Pagan autumn festivals
November 1, 1993 – The European Union came into existence as a result of the Maastricht Treaty.
November 3, 1839 – The first Opium War between China and Britain began after British frigates blew up several Chinese junks.
November 5th – Remembered as Guy Fawkes Day in Britain, for the anniversary of the failed “Gunpowder Plot” to blow up the Houses of Parliament and King James I in 1605
October 28, 1971 – The British House of Commons voted 356-244 in favor of joining the European Economic Community.
October 29, 1929 – The stock market crashed as over 16 million shares were dumped amid tumbling prices. The Great Depression followed in America, lasting until the outbreak of World War II.
October 31st – Halloween or All Hallow’s Eve, an ancient celebration combining the Christian festival of All Saints with Pagan autumn festivals
November 1, 1993 – The European Union came into existence as a result of the Maastricht Treaty.
November 3, 1839 – The first Opium War between China and Britain began after British frigates blew up several Chinese junks.
November 5th – Remembered as Guy Fawkes Day in Britain, for the anniversary of the failed “Gunpowder Plot” to blow up the Houses of Parliament and King James I in 1605
November 7, 1917 – Russian Bolsheviks overthrew the provisional government of Alexander Kerensky in Petrograd. The Council of People’s Commissars was then established as the new government of Russia, with Nikolai Lenin as chairman, Leon Trotsky as foreign commissar and Josef Stalin as commissar of nationalities. This event was celebrated each year in the former USSR with parades, massive military displays and public appearances by top Soviet leaders.
Upcoming calendar days:- (www.daysoftheyear.com/www.onthisday.com)
October BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
October AIDS awareness month
October Anti bullying month
Riddle (answer)
Your name
Any suggestions for improvements appreciated.
Best
PJ
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