XXIX
Today is my twenty-ninth birthday. At age 29 . . .
Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the first sentence by telephone.
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. published his first novel, Player Piano.
Carole King released Tapestry.
Ringo Starr (the oldest Beatle) recorded The Beatles' final album, Abbey Road.
Michael Jordan won his second NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls.
Tim Duncan won his third NBA Championship and third NBA Finals MVP award with the San Antonio Spurs.
Francis of Assisi founded the Franciscan Order (he actually may have been 28).
Siddhartha Gautama ("The Buddha") renounced the world and abandoned his family and possessions.
Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the first sentence by telephone.
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. published his first novel, Player Piano.
Carole King released Tapestry.
Ringo Starr (the oldest Beatle) recorded The Beatles' final album, Abbey Road.
Michael Jordan won his second NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls.
Tim Duncan won his third NBA Championship and third NBA Finals MVP award with the San Antonio Spurs.
Francis of Assisi founded the Franciscan Order (he actually may have been 28).
Siddhartha Gautama ("The Buddha") renounced the world and abandoned his family and possessions.
posted by Tinley | 7:14 AM
3 Comments:
Gavin Richardson got drunk
I'm 29. What a depressing list. It puts my life in miserable perspective.
How many decades ago was that for you, Dean?
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