POSTS TAGGED: Final Witness

1908 London Olympics
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Tonight’s Top 10 Shows: Wednesday, August 8

Wednesday, August 8 Olympic Fun Fact: The 1908 Olympic Games were originally supposed to be hosted in Rome, but were moved to London because the 1906 eruption of Mount Vesuvius required the funds intended for the Olympics to be diverted to rebuilding the town of Naples. Big Brother (CBS 8pm) Contestants compete in the veto [...]

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Tonight’s Top 10 Shows: Wednesday, July 11

Wednesday, July 11 Legendary baseball player Babe Ruth began his career in Major League Baseball as a starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox on this date in 1914. Dogs in the City (CBS 8pm) Finale: Justin and actress Edie Falco renovate an animal shelter; an aggressive dog who was once attacked; an anxious dog [...]

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Tonight’s Top 10 Shows: Wednesday, June 27

Wednesday, June 27 On this date in 1358 the Republic of Dubrovnik was official declared no longer subject to the rule of Venice and although it was taken under Hungary’s protection, it became a primarily autonomous city-state, until being conquered by Napoleon Bonaparte four hundred fifty years later. Challenge: say “Republic of Dubrovnik” five times [...]