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This Day In History #1:

posted 9 days ago by ShogunofYonkers (78505)
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Pop icon and golden-voiced Whitney Houston succumbed to cocaine overdose and accidental drowning in a bathtub at age 48.

Terrible situation. I somewhat blame Bobby Brown to this day,

[–] SemiAnimus (3245) 9 days ago

I normally find a lot of upbeat, positive music to be annoying but she was an exception. Absolutely beautiful in her prime as well.

That was definitely a tragedy.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78505) 9 days ago

Yes, an angel in both voice and appearance.
The drug angle was terribly sad to hear. She was a church girl!

I think Bobby Brown was not a positive presence in her life.

What a waste of talent and charisma owing to a bum and loser.

[–] nyctc7 (44103) 9 days ago

1990: In one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, Buster Douglas knocks out Mike Tyson.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78505) 9 days ago

Nice one!
Rumor has it that Iron Mike was out partying with booze and showgirls all week (wouldn’t most of us be lol!) and he took Douglas for a total chump.

He got beat up real good and it was shameful. Boy, Tyson got his ass whooped!

NEVER let your guard down boys and girls, the next fucker might beat you unconscious in Tokyo!

[–] robocat893 (16248) 9 days ago

Nelson Mandela released from prison in 1990.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78505) 9 days ago

Oh, very good!
The man was certainly a political hero and he paid a steep price.

[–] BenStrousers (964) 9 days ago

He's a good man. Made what SA is today!

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (13139) 9 days ago

I honestly don't think you can blame Brown. Yeah, he was probably a cad. But addicts have to take responsibility for their own drug abuse.

[–] Daft_Munks (4836) 9 days ago

Lady Jane Grey is beheaded for high treason after having claimed the throne of England for 9 days in July 1553

[–] Keelai (36123) 9 days ago

Houston was self-destructive before and after Bobby Brown. Unfortunately, Houston negatively affected the lives of her daughter and daughter's boyfriend who struggled with her death and mental health issues.

[–] Keelai (36123) 9 days ago

Feb 12th:

President Abraham Lincoln's birthday 🎂

NAACP founded.

[–] samoanjoes (58554) 9 days ago

This day in history: you did your first "This Day in History" thread.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78505) 9 days ago

Correct and it was a truly momentous occasion.