2nd September

2004: Russian school siege ends in violence More than 200 people die after a three-day siege at a Russian school came to a bloody end..

1939: Britain and France declare war on Germany Britain and France are at war with Germany following the invasion of Poland two days ago..

1998: All feared dead in Swissair crash A Swissair plane flying from New York to Geneva crashes in the sea off the coast of Nova Scotia, just over an hour after taking off..

1943: Allied troops invade mainland Italy British troops land on mainland Europe four years to the day after war was declared on Germany..

1984: Typhoon batters Philippines At least 1,300 people die and hundreds more are injured as the worst storm in living memory sweeps across the southern Philippines..

Quote of the Day

“ Well ya see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers ” .........Cheers Cliff talking to Norm

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