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Top Ten Things Not to Do at the First New Year’s Eve Celebration Held in Times Square (then Longacre Square), in New York City – 1904
This post continues the Top Ten Things Not to Do with a historical background. Since today is the one hundred fourteenth anniversary of the first New Years Eve celebration in Times Square, I thought the following list would be handy if you somehow get to go there. Top Ten Things Not to Do at […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the First Singing of Silent Night in 1818
This Top Ten list of what not to do continues with a historical backdrop. On December 24th, 1818 the Christmas carol “Silent Night” composed by Franz Xaver Gruber was first sung at St Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, Austria. If you time travel there here is a list that might keep you from making a […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Boston Tea Party in 1773
This post continues the Top Ten Things Not to Do with a historical backdrop. Since December 16, 1773, is the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party the Top Ten list will help you avoid any trouble should you time travel to the event. Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Boston Tea Party […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do Landing at Plymouth Rock in 1620
The Mayflower This post is a continuation of the Top Ten Things Not to Do with a historical background. On December 11th, 1620 the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. If you were there here is a list to help you stay out of trouble. Top Ten Things Not to Do Landing at Plymouth Rock […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at Napoleon’s Emperor Crowning Ceremony in 1804
This post continues the Top Ten things not to do with a historical backdrop. On December 2, 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte himself Emperor of France. If you were there here are at least ten things that I hope you did not do. I hope you enjoy this list. 10 At Napoleon’s crowning, do not boo when […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do in the Great Flood of 2348 BC
This post continues the Top Ten Not to Do list with a historical background. Scholars widely assert that November 25th is the anniversary of the beginning of the great flood in 2348 BC. Pretend you were there and here is a list that will keep you out of trouble. Top Ten Things Not […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When William Tell Shot the Apple Off His Son’s Head in 1307
This post continues the historical backdrop for the Top Ten Things Not to Do. Yesterday was the anniversary of William Tell purportedly shooting the apple off his son’s head in 1307. If you were there at the time, there are ten things that you should take care not to do. 10 At William Tell’s […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the First Sunday Football Game at Philadelphia in 1933
This is a continuation of the Top Ten Things Not to Do list with a historical background. Today marked the anniversary of the first Sunday football game played in Philadelphia in 1933. If you were there, some actions are a no-no. Top Ten Things Not to Do at the First Sunday Football Game at Philadelphia in […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do If You Were with Edison in 1879
This is a continuation of the Top Ten on a historical backdrop. On October 21st after 14 months of testing, Thomas Edison first demonstrates his electric lamp, hoping to one day compete with the gaslight. Top Ten Things Not to do if You were with Edison in 1879 10 If you were with Edison in […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Helped Found Germantown Pennslyvania in 1683.
In 1683, thirteen families from Krefeld, Germany, arrived in Philadelphia to begin Germantown, one of America’s oldest settlements. Since this week marks that anniversary, the Top Ten Things Not to Do provides advice (maybe a little late) if you found yourself part of that event. Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Helped Found […]
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