Housework? Drinking Game?

 

But if we do – these sound like good rules to start!

 

Doolittle Raiders

OTD in 1942 – Col James Doolittle led the first US attack on the Japanese mainland, leading a force of sixteen B-25 Mitchells flying from the USS Hornet against Tokyo in what comes to be known as the “Doolittle Raid” and the heroes known as the “Doolittle Raiders”.

 

First Schneider Cup

This first Schneider Cup Race was held on this day in 1913 on the waters near Monaco.

The winner was Maurice Prevost in a float equipped Deperdussin Monocoque.

He set a new world speed record of 126 mph, but because of judging issues won with an average speed under 50 mph.

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