On this day in 64, a fire begins in merchant area of Rome that would continue to burn
for 6 days, destroying much of the city. Legend has it that Nero, in full stage costume,
sang "Sack of Ilium" and fiddled as the city burned.
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On this day in 1919, at what should have been joyous Peace Day celebration marking the
end of World War I, ex-servicemen protesting a lack of jobs begin a riot and burn down
the town hall in Luton, England.
for 6 days, destroying much of the city. Legend has it that Nero, in full stage costume,
sang "Sack of Ilium" and fiddled as the city burned.
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On this day in 1919, at what should have been joyous Peace Day celebration marking the
end of World War I, ex-servicemen protesting a lack of jobs begin a riot and burn down
the town hall in Luton, England.
For more information on the riots:
http://libcom.org/history/1919-the-luton-riots
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July is Vehicle Theft Awareness Month
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_Theft_Protection_Program
The Historical Inebriant: The Mayhem Martini
Ingredients:
2 oz. Cockspur Fine Rum
1/2 oz. Triple Sec
1/2 oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass
and garnish with an orange twist.
