What your coffee knew in June 2024
June 28
The Spooner Act, authorizing the purchase of assets leading to the construction of the Panama Canal, was passed by the U.S. Congress on this date in 1902.
Your coffee has measured out its laughs with spoonerisms.
June 27
On this date in 1964, Ernest Borgnine and Ethel Merman were married.
Your coffee wants to believe that everything is coming up roses, but has its doubts.
June 26
The Cyclone roller coaster opened on Coney Island on this date in 1927.
Your coffee wants to pull some Gs.
June 25
On this date in 1906, millionaire Harry Thaw shot and killed architect Stanford White.
Your coffee wants to be crazy rich.
June 24
At the Congrès national des Canadiens-Français, “O Canada,” the future Canadian national anthem, was first performed on this date in 1880.
Your coffee stands on guard for thee.
June 21
On this date in 1942, a Japanese submarine near the Columbia River fired 17 shells at Fort Stevens, Oregon.
Your coffee wants a ground rule double.
June 20
Victoria ascended to the British throne on this date in 1837.
Your coffee always thinks of her as “Vicky”.
June 19
On this date in 2018, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued U.S. patent number 10 million.
Your coffee wants detect fertilizer using a coherent laser detection and ranging tool.
June 18
U.S. President James Madison signed a declaration of war upon the United Kingdom on this date in 1812.
Your coffee refuses to be impressed.
June 17
On this date in 1944, Iceland declared its independence from Denmark.
Your coffee wants to wish Jón Sigurðsson a happy birthday!
June 14
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics to win the NBA championship on this date in 1987.
Your coffee wants a parquet floor.
June 13
On this date in 1525, Catholic priest Martin Luther broke the Church’s celibacy rule by marrying Katharina von Bora.
Your coffee wants to know where they were registered.
June 12
The most expensive film made up to that time, “Cleopatra”, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, was released in US theaters on this date in 1963.
Your coffee wants a share of the gross.
June 11
On this date in 2008, the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope was launched.
Your coffee is our favorite dark matter.
June 10
The Mars Spirit rover was launched on this date in 2003.
Your coffee wants you to avoid sand traps.
June 7
On this date in 1776, Richard Henry Lee, Virginia delegate to the second Continental Congress, introduced a resolution that led to the Declaration of Independence.
Your coffee wants life, liberty, and free refills.
June 6
Walter Chrysler founded the Chrysler Corporation on this date in 1925.
Your coffee suggests that you should dodge any rams coming at you.
June 5
On this date in 1998, C-SPAN erroneously reported that Bob Hope had died.
Your coffee wants to watch “The Road to Retractions.”
June 4
The U.S. Senate approved the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution and sent it to the states for ratification on this date in 1919.
Your coffee wants your vote!
June 3
On this date in 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots began in Los Angeles, California.
Your coffee wants a reet pleat!