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Breaking News: Remembering “Soul Train” Creator Don Cornelius
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsThe Los Angeles Times reports that, Don Cornelius, creator of “Soul Train,” has died of an apparent suicide at his Sherman Oaks, CA home. He was 75. Born Donald Cortez... -
An Excuse to Drink – January 12, 1737: Happy Birthday John Hancock
Posted on January 12, 2012 | No CommentsToday we salute American founding father, John Hancock, born 275 years ago today. Hancock, a wealthy shipping businessman, would be brought into politics by Samuel Adams and would eventually become... -
This Just In – 14th Annual Finlandia Vodka Cup Finalists Announced
Posted on December 19, 2011 | No CommentsElite bartenders from around the world will compete in the 14th Annual International Finlandia Vodka Cup on February 1, 2012 in Helsinki, Finland for a chance to win up to... -
An Excuse To Drink – December 5, 1933: Happy Repeal Day!
Posted on December 5, 2011 | No CommentsToday in 1933, the state of Utah ratified the 21st Amendment to the Constitution. With the three-quarters majority achieved, the Amendment passed and the dark days of Prohibition were finally... -
An Excuse to Drink: It’s St. Crispin’s Day!
Posted on October 25, 2011 | No CommentsOctober 25th is St. Crispin’s Day, honoring Saints Crispin and Crispianus, shoe-making twins who were martyred by Rictus Varus, the governor of Belgic Gaul, who had them tortured and beheaded... -
An Excuse To Drink – July 15, 1606: Happy Birthday Rembrandt
Posted on July 15, 2011 | No CommentsToday we’re marking the birthday of the famous Dutch painter, etcher and printmaker, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, born today in 1606 in Leiden,in the Dutch Republic (which is now the Netherlands).... -
An Excuse To Drink – June 9, 1911: The Death of Carrie A. Nation
Posted on June 9, 2011 | No CommentsJust a quick disclaimer before we begin today’s installment. Normally we here at “A History of Drinking” are loathe to celebrate the passing of an individual, but when that person’s... -
An Excuse To Drink – May 23, 1883: Douglas Fairbanks Cocktails
Posted on May 23, 2011 | No CommentsHappy Birthday to Douglas Elton Thomas Ullman, aka Douglas Fairbanks (Sr.), born today in 1883 in Denver Colorado. Fairbanks was the “The King of Hollywood” in his day, starring in... -
Enjoy These Super-Hero Cocktails for “National Comic Book Day”
Posted on May 7, 2011 | No CommentsJustice League Cocktail Flight: Aquaman recipe adapted from BarTV.com 1 part aquavit 1 part gin 1 dash Martini & Rossi Extra Dry vermouth Glass: Cocktail Garnish: Lemon Twist Stir with... -
An Excuse to Drink: It IS NOT Tax Day.
Posted on April 15, 2011 | No CommentsFirst the good news. Because Emancipation Day is being observed today in DC, tax day is being pushed back to Monday April 18th. But the bad news is that you...
