Today in News History
On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, Ikedaya Incident: The Choshu Han shishi's planned Shinsengumi sabotage on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. In 1898, The death of crime boss Soapy Smith, killed in the Shootout on Juneau Wharf, releases Skagway, Alaska from his iron grip. In 1918, Craig Stevens, American actor (died 2000) was born. In 1920, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, Danish businessman (died 1995) was born. In 1925, Arthur Imperatore Sr., Italian-American businessman (died 2020) was born. In 1941, Dario Gradi, Italian-English footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1948, Ruby Sales, American civil-rights activist was born. In 1979, Michael Wilding, English actor (born 1912) passed away. In 1982, A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein results in the Dujail Massacre over the next several months. In 1992, Son Heung-min, Korean footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
He Was Missing Priceless Family Events for a Retail Job. The Cruel Response From His Manager Anytime He Begged for a Weekend Off.
Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks
There are some definite downsides to working in retail, and the schedule is often one of them. The post He Was Missing Priceless Family Events for a Retail Job. The Cruel Response From His Manager Anytime He Begged for a Weekend Off. appeared first on TwistedSifter.
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