FYI October 13, 2019

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On This Day

1812 – War of 1812: Sir Isaac Brock’s British and native forces repel an invasion of Canada by General Rensselaer’s United States forces.
The Battle of Queenston Heights was the first major battle in the War of 1812. Resulting in a British victory, it took place on 13 October 1812, near Queenston, Upper Canada (the present-day province of Ontario). It was fought between United States regulars and New York militia forces led by Major General Stephen Van Rensselaer, and British regulars, York and Lincoln militia and Mohawk warriors led by Major General Isaac Brock, and Major General Roger Hale Sheaffe, who took command when Brock was killed.

The battle was fought as the result of an American attempt to establish a foothold on the Canadian side of the Niagara River before campaigning ended with the onset of winter. This decisive battle was the culmination of a poorly managed American offensive and may be most historically significant for the loss of the British commander.

Despite their numerical advantage and the wide dispersal of British forces defending against their invasion attempt, the Americans, who were stationed in Lewiston, New York, were unable to get the bulk of their invasion force across the Niagara River due to the work of British artillery and reluctance on the part of the undertrained and inexperienced American militia. As a result, British reinforcements arrived and defeated the unsupported American forces, forcing them to surrender.

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Born On This Day

1902 – Arna Bontemps, American librarian, author, and poet (d. 1973)
Arna Wendell Bontemps (/bɒnˈtɒm/ bon-TOM[1]) (October 13, 1902 – June 4, 1973)[2] was an American poet, novelist and librarian, and a noted member of the Harlem Renaissance.

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Barn Finds: Emerald in the Barn: 1976 Porsche 912; Running Barn Find: 1936 Buick Century Sedan and more ->
 
 
 
 

Steven Savage’s Newsletter for October 13th, 2019
 
 
 
 
Colleen M. Chesebro for 10/13/2019: Happy 20th Wedding Anniversary to D.G. Kaye – A Review of “Twenty Years: After ‘I Do:’ Reflections on Love and Changes Through Aging” and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Passive voice: The FBI Lost Our Son; To be a writer was the most dangerous profession; The Queen of Forensic Science and more ->
 
 
 
 
Bored Panda: 45 Photos Which Are Hard To Believe Aren’t Photoshopped (New Pics); The Connection That This Girl Has With Her Dogs Is The Definition Of Soul Mates (30 Pics); I Illustrate Hilarious Moments In The Life Of Every Cat Owner (40 New Pics); This Man Built Probably The Thinnest House In Beirut To Block His Brother’s View To The Sea and more ->
 
 
 
 
Maria Popova’s Brain Pickings: Lorraine Hansberry on Depression and Its Most Reliable Antidote
 
 
Maria Popova’s Brain Pickings: The Stunning Astronomical Beadwork of Native Artist Margaret Nazon
 
 
 
 
Fast Company Compass: Nobel Peace Prize 101; A nod to vibrant Japanese graphic design; Helping everyone have access to online images and more ->
 
 
 
 

Kathryn’s Report: System/Component Malfunction/Failure (Non-Power): Cessna 441 Conquest II, N771XW; fatal accident occurred February 22, 2018 in Rossville, Clinton County, Indiana; Ayres S2R-T34 Turbo Thrush, N3090C: Accident occurred October 11, 2019 in Willacoochee, Atkinson County, Georgia; Piper PA-34-200T Seneca, N15789: Incident occurred October 11, 2019 at Miami Executive Airport (KTMB), Miami-Dade County, Florida and more ->
 
 
 
 

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