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Today in History: January 13

1846 President James Polk dispatches General Zachary Taylor and 4,000 troops to the Texas Border as war with Mexico looms.

1927 A woman takes a seat on the NY Stock Exchange breaking the all-male tradition.

1931 The bridge connecting New York and New Jersey is named the George Washington Memorial Bridge.

1937 The United States bars Americans from serving in the Civil War in Spain.

1982 Air Florida Flight 90 Boeing 737 jet crashes into Washington, D.C.'s 14th Street Bridge shortly after takeoff, then plunges into the Potomac River; 78 people, including 4 motorists, are killed.

2020 The GBFTL played “Neck”


Born on January 13

1832 Horatio Alger, Jr., American children's author (Ragged Dick, Tattered Tom).

1919 Robert Stack, actor; portrayed Elliot Ness in TV series The Untouchables.

1929 Joe Pass, considered one of the greatest jazz guitarists of the 20th century.

1961 Julia Louis-Dreyfus, actress, producer (Seinfeld TV series)


JOTD

A wife treats her man by taking him to a Strip Club for his birthday... At The Club, The Doorman Says, "Hey Johnny, How are You?" The wife asks, "How does he know you? Johnny says, "Oh dear, I play football with him." Inside the Bartender Says, "The Usual, Johnny?" Johnny says to Wife, "Before you say anything, He's on the Darts Team." Next a stripper Says, "Hi Johnny! Do You Crave the Special Again??" The wife storms out dragging Johnny with her & jumps into a taxi... The Taxi driver Says, "Hey Johnny Boy! You picked up an ugly one this time...."