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@worksofginas.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 8:22 PM

#OnThisDayInHistory, Kathy Sullivan is the first American woman to perform a spacewalk in 1984. Pictured: Me preparing (NOT) to go on a spacewalk. #Feminism #ItsAboutDamnTime

A still from the movie "Project Hail Mary" Ryan Gosling, in a spacesuit, looks out the airlock of his ship with fear (and glasses) on his face.

@worksofginas.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 5:11 AM

#OnThisDayInHistory, Malala Yousafzai becomes the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize winner at 17 in 2014. After learning she had won while in Chemistry, "I went to my physics class...because when you get the Nobel Peace Prize for education, you have to finish your school day."

A photo of Malala Yousafzai. She has a green dress with embroidery and beaded accents and a deep pink headscarf. Her hands are clasped in front of her, and she smiles serenely at the camera

@cwjohnsonjr.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 6:50 PM

#OnThisDayInHistory Kermit Roosevelt, son of Theodore Roosevelt, was born. Checkout why Kermit's relationship with his father should be a main theme in a movie adaptation of The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey by Candice Millard. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qTf...

@cwjohnsonjr.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 4:34 PM

#OnThisDayInHistory Charles Martel and Prince Eudes led united Christian Europeans in defeating Muslim invaders and Moorish raiders in one of the most decisive battles in Western history at Poitiers, France. That Should Be An Epic Movie thatshouldbeamoviewebseries.com/index.php/20...

@cwjohnsonjr.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 3:55 PM

#OnThisDayInHistory Gail Seymour "Hal" Halvorsen, The Candy Bomber, was born. He should be honored with a movie based on The Candy Bombers: The Untold Story of the Berlin Aircraft and America's Finest Hour by Andrei Cherny www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjTx...

@worksofginas.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 4:57 AM

#OnThisDayInHistory, Roger Williams is banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, whereupon he goes on to found Rhode Island, in 1635. "Yeah, well, I'm gonna go build my own colony, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the colony!"

an album cover for Roger! by Roger Williams. The title is in red letters at the top of the cover. Under that is a picture of Williams looking over his right shoulder at the camera. He is wearing a red sweater with a white collar and a close haircut. The song titles are along the left side of the picture, next to Williams's head in purple. All this seems to be in front of a closed Venetian blind.

@cwjohnsonjr.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 2:37 AM

#OnThisDayInHistory Casimir Pulaski, the Father of American Cavalry, was wounded during the Siege of Savanah, George. He should be honored for his part in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown in an epic movie about the Philadelphia Campaign of 1777-1778 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zc4...

@worksofginas.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 5:13 AM

#OnThisDayInHistory, the first patent is filed for the microwave oven in 1945. Don't forget to punch holes in your potato!

a photo of a microwave oven. The door is open, and a bowl of soup is inside. There is a dial on the control panel.

@cwjohnsonjr.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 1:32 AM

#OnThisDayInHistory Sergeant First Class Tony K. Burris distinguished himself during the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge, earning the Medal of Honor.

He and all our Korean War fallen and veterans Should Be Honored With A Movie thatshouldbeamoviewebseries.com/index.php/20...

@worksofginas.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 6:05 AM

#OnThisDayInHistory, "Route 66" premieres on CBS in 1960. Get your kicks!

a black-and-white promo photo for "Route 66." Martin Milner and George Maharis pose behind a Route 66 road sign.

@cwjohnsonjr.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 2:47 PM

#OnThisDayInHistory this iconic photo of Father Emil Kapaun was taken north of Seoul, South Korea. He and all our Korean War veterans, fallen and missing in action Should Be Honored With A Movie thatshouldbeamoviewebseries.com/index.php/20...

@worksofginas.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 5:21 AM

#OnThisDayInHistory, Babe Ruth sets a record when he hits three home runs during a World Series game in 1926. No one else would do that (besides Ruth himself) until 1977.

A black-and-white photo of Babe Ruth just after he's hit the ball. He has both hands on the bat, and he is starting to run for first base. Behind him, the catcher and umpire are looking at the ball sailing away, and the catcher has come out of his crouch.

@worksofginas.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 4:40 AM

#OnThisDayInHistory, American Dave Kunst completes his circumnavigation of the world on foot in 1974. It was walking on the ocean that was the really tricky part.

a color photo of Dave Kunst. He is walking along a road next to a large yellow field. He has on dark blue jeans and a light blue polo shirt with a white hat. He has a walking stick and a dark blue backpack on.

@cwjohnsonjr.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 6:28 PM

#OnThisDayInHistory the US Army launched Operation Touchdown. Regimental commander Frank T. Mildren had been wounded at Heartbreak Crossroads during World War II. He hoped lightning would not strike twice at Heartbreak Ridge during the Korean War. thatshouldbeamoviewebseries.com/index.php/20...

@worksofginas.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 1:24 AM

#OnThisDayInHistory, President Lincoln observes a balloon launching in 1861. Both sides tried to use balloons in the Civil War, but it was dangerous and impractical. Balloon go uppy!

a black-and-white photo of a civil-war-era balloon launching. the pilot sits in the basket, which is above the treetops. There are soldiers in Civil War uniforms below the basket holding the tethers. There are tents under the trees in the distance.

@cwjohnsonjr.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 12:35 AM

#OnThisDayInHistory Continental soldiers forced British troops into a retreat before being stopped at Cliveden House during the Battle of Germantown. Yet they proudly marched away knowing they had held their own against the enemy. That Should Be A Movie youtu.be/_Zc4pAi_Bhc?...

@cwjohnsonjr.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 1:46 AM

#OnThisDayInHistory East and West Germany were reunited after 45 years of separation. Finally Berliners could move about their city free from Communist oppression and travel into western Germany without fear of roadblocks. That should be in a movie about The Berlin Airlift youtu.be/IjTx17p0nGE?...

@worksofginas.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 10:06 PM

#OnThisDayInHistory, "The Dick Van Dyke Show" premieres in 1961. Originally meant to be a show starring Carl Reiner playing basically himself, the lead role was recast and the rest is history.

A black-and-white picture of the cast of "The Dick Van Dyke Show." From left to right they are Dick Van Dyke, Morey Amsterdam, Richard Deacon, Rose Marie, and Mary Tyler Moore. The men all wear dark suits with ties. Deacon is wearing glasses Rose Marie has a dark fur coat, and Mary Tyler Moore is in a sleeveless dress.

@worksofginas.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 4:30 AM

#OnThisDayInHistory, Gatorade is tested for the first time in a college football game between the Florida Gators and the LSU Tigers in 1965. Mmm, salty sugar water! And BUBBLY salty sugar water, yum!

two cans of Gatorade. They are both yellow-green, and have the product name in a white rectangle. A red lightning bolt comes down from the top of the can, goes behind the O and R in "Gatorade," and ends near the bottom of the can. The can on the left is slightly more yellow and says it is non-carbonated. The can on the right is more green and say it is carbonated.

@worksofginas.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 4:37 AM

#OnThisDayInHistory, Johnny Carson makes his "Tonight Show" debut, taking over from Jack Parr, in 1962. Theeeeeeeeere's Johnny!

a photo of Johnny Carson in the '60s. He wears a red sweater with a white collared shirt under it. He sits backwards on a chair with his arms crossed on the seat back. His hair is dark, and he smiles slightly.