Happy birthday Elvis
Jan. 8th, 2010 01:37 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
Here in Las Vegas today is the 75 th birthday of Elvis Presley, and the Elvises are everywhere
. In San Francisco, this item ;
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On this date in 1880, the "ruler" Emperor Norton passed away in San Francisco. The eccentric Joshua Abraham Norton proclaimed himself "Emperor of these United States and Protector of Mexico." During his 20-year "reign," he was humored by the locals, and currency was even issued in his name."
. In San Francisco, this item ;
"
On this date in 1880, the "ruler" Emperor Norton passed away in San Francisco. The eccentric Joshua Abraham Norton proclaimed himself "Emperor of these United States and Protector of Mexico." During his 20-year "reign," he was humored by the locals, and currency was even issued in his name."
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Date: 2010-01-08 11:23 pm (UTC)