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Today is Day 268 of 2024
1852
The first airship powered by a steam engine, created by Henri Giffard, flew 17 miles (27 km) from Paris to Elancourt.
1893
Blues singer and guitarist Blind Lemon Jefferson born in St Paul, Minn.
1896
Writer F. Scott Fitzgerald (The Great Gatsby) born in Coutchman, Texas.
1936
Puppet master Jim Henson (Muppet Show) born in Greenville, Miss.
1948
Comedian Phil Hartman (Saturday Night Live) born in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
1961
The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show debuts.
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Sunset at Square One Ranch on 20180920.
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Proverb:
"Don’t become broke by trying to look rich." - Irish Proverb
