Happy birthday Donna! August 2nd is a great day in history as we will find out! So, let the dancing and celebrating begin!
The Phoenix Club On Thursday!
The band loves to play Happy Birthday
Did you know? - "Happy Birthday to You", also known
more simply as "Happy Birthday", is a traditional song that is sung to
celebrate the anniversary of a person's birth. According to the 1998
Guinness Book of World Records, "Happy Birthday to You" is the most well
recognized song in the English language, followed by "For He's a Jolly
Good Fellow" and "Auld Lang Syne". The song's base lyrics have been
translated into at least 18 languages.
The melody of "Happy Birthday to You" comes from the song "Good Morning
to All", which was written and composed by American sisters Patty Hill
and Mildred J. Hill in 1893. They were both kindergarten school teachers
in Louisville, Kentucky, developing various teaching methods at what is
now the Little Loomhouse. The sisters created "Good Morning to All" as a
song that would be easy to sing by young children. The combination of
melody and lyrics in "Happy Birthday to You" first appeared in print in
1912, and probably existed even earlier.[
None of these early appearances included credits or copyright notices.
The Summy Company registered for copyright in 1935, crediting authors
Preston Ware Orem and Mrs. R.R. Forman. In 1990, Warner Chappell
purchased the company owning the copyright for US$15 million, with the
value of "Happy Birthday" estimated at US$5 million. Based on the 1935
copyright registration, Warner claims that U.S. copyright won't expire
until 2030, and that unauthorized public performances of the song are
technically illegal unless royalties are paid to it.
In European Union (EU) countries the copyright in the song will expire
December 31, 2016.
She can't stand still!
Up, up and away!
Did you know? - A balloon is an inflatable flexible bag filled with a type of gas, such as helium, hydrogen, nitrous oxide or air. Modern balloons can be made from materials such as rubber, latex, polychloroprene, or a nylon fabric, while some early balloons were sometimes made of dried animal bladders.
Splish splash
When it comes to wine, VFR Direct is always OK!
Calorie distribution center
Partying Continues On Friday Evening At The Santa Ana Elks
We are at the Santa Ana Elks this evening!
Bob is carrying 10,000 calories by himself! Sue runs to hide
Paul's eyes before he see the cake
Decadent... 1,000,000 calories and Donna is not the least bit afraid!
Did you know on August 2nd 1934 - Adolf Hitler, the chancellor of Germany, became the country's Fuhrer ( president and chancellor ) after German President Paul Von Hindenburg died.
Pirate pose wards off unwelcome calories!
The Cake Distribution Team Arrives
Always willing to help when chocolate is involved!
Did you know on August 2nd 1914 - As a result of the economic instability caused by World War I, American bankers were seriously considering an issue of emergency currency within a week?s time. In Washington a conference between President Woodrow Wilson and New York Foreign exchange officials were going to discuss the possibility of allowing England an unprecedented amount of $100,000,000 credit.
Marcia and Lee Brander enjoy the festivities
Direct from the UK....
The latest dances are demonstrated
Did you know on August 2nd 1929 - A heat wave and near drought conditions occurring in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Western Missouri. The temperature was over 100 degrees and in Kansas it reached 107 degrees which was the hottest temperature the weather station had ever recorded.
Even dead balloons can come to the party!
Don't ask; don't tell!
Did you know on August 2nd 1939 - The German People, under the iron-clad command of Adolf Hitler, were ordered to celebrate the outbreak of World War I, which had happed 25 years before. The anniversary became a military holiday. Goebbels, Hitler?s propaganda minister, wrote in German newspapers of the time that Germany?s army had vastly improved since the 1914-1918 World War, which he trumpeted as a ?heroic battle?.
The Band Strikes Up "Happy Birthday" For Donna
Proof she can dance to any tune!
Chair Dancing Becomes Popular As The Evening Goes On
Did you know on August 2nd 1943 - The future president Lt. John F. Kennedy of the United States command, the PT-109 is sunk by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri while on patrol near the Solomon Islands. The future president was credited with saving members of his crew.
...Put your left leg up and shake it all around....
They are really getting the hang of this!
The Group Stays Still For 20 Seconds!
Did you know on August 2nd 1949 - Comedian, Bob Hope ended up in Hollywood?s Presbyterian Hospital as a result of been bucked off by his fake steed while working on a Hollywood film set. Hope was straddling a barrel rocked by Lucille Ball when it rolled over and sent him flying. He was under doctor?s orders to stay quiet in a hospital bed for several days, since the accident knocked him unconscious.
Can you see Paul?
Did you know on August 2nd 1964 - Three North Vietnamese torpedo boats launch torpedoes against The US Destroyer Maddox in the Gulf of Tonkin. On the 4th, North Vietnamese patrol boats again attack Maddox which resulted in the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which allowed US Forces to attack North Vietnamese basis in retaliation.
Did you know on August 2nd 1988 - American Defense Secretary, Frank Carlucci, got a rare view of Russian military bases and armaments after his Soviet counterparts were allowed the same privilege in America. In The Capital, Mr. Carlucci commented, ?The American people through me can see what the Soviet military is doing and can learn about their attitudes and doctrine. Russian defense minister, Dmitri Yazov explained that the U.S. and Russia could now be direct with each other and stop the posturing and diplomatic jargon.
She Dances AND Plays Music On Water, Wine, Beer, And Candle Containers!
Concerto #88 in B Flat Minor!
Da-Da! Applause please!
Did you know on August 2nd 1990 - 100,000 Iraqi soldiers invade Kuwait over an oil field feud when Iraqi troops crossed into Kuwait and the Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein threatens to turn Kuwait city into a "graveyard" if any other country dares to challenge the "take-over by force".
The Hour Strikes Eleven in Elkdom
Bob Hopes The Balloons Will Carry Him Home
Lee is packed up and ready to rest before tomorrows dance
No Donna, 30 is NOT your new age! Guess again!