Saturday, May 30, 2009

Dateline: 30 May 1998

* The most destructive and second deadliest tornado in South Dakota history -- and the most intensely observed and analyzed -- struck Spencer SD.

* Afghanistan earthquake occurred at 06:22 UTC in northern Afghanistan in the Takhar Province.

*A major spring storm hit in the Highland neighborhood of Saint Paul knocking out power lines and uprooting trees.

* The Prairie Home Companion (my least favorite NPR program which I am finally warming up to) was broadcast live from the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota, with Kelly Joe Phelps, Kate MacKenzie, and Robin and Linda Williams.

* Barry Goldwater, outspoken icon of conservatism, dies at 89.

* Frank Sinatra appeared on the cover of TV Guide.

* Pakistan promises to sign test ban treaty if India does too.

* MIAMI-DADE HOMESTEAD MOTORSPORTS COMPLEX_Named J.J. O'Malley director of public relations. Baseball: American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES-Signed LHP Matt Riley.
DETROIT TIGERS-Placed LHP Roberto Duran on the 15-day disabled list. Recalled RHP Dean Crow from Toledo of the International League. NEW YORK YANKEES-Signed OF Mike Vento. TORONTO BLUE JAYS-Claimed LHP Ben VanRyn off waivers from
the San Diego Padres. National League COLORADO ROCKIES-Acquired LHP Tom Doyle from Duluth-Superior of the Northern League for a player to be named. Midwest League.

So why don't I remember any of this stuff?






Because...











on 30 May 1998, this girl



was getting married to...


this boy.


And the rest is history...










Happy Anniversary Big Daddy! I love you.