June 24th, 2015 by Wordsman
Now in tennis, you must win by two
But I’m not sure they thought that plan through
It took three days in June
Each one gone well past noon
‘Fore John Isner could fin’lly say “Whew!”
Event: The longest match in the history of professional tennis comes to a merciful conclusion, with John Isner defeating Nicolas Mahut after winning the final set 70-68
Year: 2010
Learn more: Isner-Mahut Match at the 2010 Wimbledon Championships
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June 17th, 2015 by Wordsman
Though at first he could do naught but bawl
Shah Jahan knew that tears are too small
He’d ensure that not one
By the time he was done
Could forget his dear Mumtaz Mahal
Event: Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Shah Jahan, dies in childbirth. He would later commission the construction of the Taj Mahal to serve as her mausoleum.
Year: 1631
Learn more: Mumtaz Mahal
Taj Mahal
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June 11th, 2015 by Wordsman
This happened on June 10th, not the 11th, so this entry really should have appeared yesterday. I’d like to be able to blame the mix-up on the website, but the fact of the matter is I simply missed it. Forgive me!
Swearing never to let bill see light
Mr. Thurmond got ready to fight
After long weeks of bluster
His great filibuster
Mr. Humphrey quite rightly did smite
Event: The U.S. Senate votes to end the filibuster against the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Year: 1964 (shocking, I know)
Learn more: Civil Rights Act of 1964
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June 3rd, 2015 by Wordsman
Ed’s proposal caused many to frown
Leaving one way to calm them all down
And when push came to shove
He decided on love
As he gave to his brother his crown
Event: The Duke of Windsor (formerly King Edward VIII) marries Wallis Simpson
Year: 1937
Learn more: Edward VIII
Wallis Simpson
Edward VIII Abdication Crisis
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